Sous-série 3 - Correspondence of Fr. Cornelius Hyland

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The subseries comprises the correspondence of Fr. Cornelius Hyland OFM Cap., an Irish Capuchin priest who served in the American mission. The letters indicate that by the late 1930s and early 1940s, Father Cornelius was stationed at St. Francis of Assisi church in California, with addresses listed in both Lincoln and Los Angeles. His roles and activities included:

Ordo Preparation: He was responsible for compiling the Ordo (the liturgical calendar) for his province, a task he had performed for at least 12 years by 1942.

Missionary Leadership: His correspondence with the Father Provincial in Dublin discussed the celebration of Irish Saints’ feasts in America and Africa, as well as administrative matters regarding within the Custody of Saint Patrick.

Fundraising: He managed accounts for the Seraphic Mass Association, at one point forwarding $500 to a central account in Detroit.

Community Care: His letters mention overseeing local changes like new school and convent buildings, and he provided detailed accounts of the deaths of fellow missionary friars, such as Fr. Camillus Killian OFM Cap. and Fr. Berchmans Cantillon OFM Cap.