This record is part of the list of all the missions preached by the Passionist Fathers in St. Patricks Province (Ireland and Scotland), from 1927 up until 1965. It is just an electronic list with no physical counterpart. It has been made available to aid research into the Passionists.

This record is part of the list of all the missions preached by the Passionist Fathers in St. Patricks Province (Ireland and Scotland), from 1927 up until 1965. It is just an electronic list with no physical counterpart. It has been made available to aid research into the Passionists.

This record is part of the list of all the missions preached by the Passionist Fathers in St. Patricks Province (Ireland and Scotland), from 1927 up until 1965. It is just an electronic list with no physical counterpart. It has been made available to aid research into the Passionists.

This record is part of the list of all the missions preached by the Passionist Fathers in St. Patricks Province (Ireland and Scotland), from 1927 up until 1965. It is just an electronic list with no physical counterpart. It has been made available to aid research into the Passionists.

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17 January 1941 to 1 October 1945 60 items
Schools to be provided by Dominicans at new Cabra housing development; questions regarding teaching sisters- their attendance of Carysfort training college and their recognition by the State is trained in NI; (also see "Chapters" file regarding a university hostel for sisters); a new South Africa branch is mooted by native sisters; a reference to amalgamation expected in South Africa in 1938 involving various Dominican congregations and the consequent necessity for changes to constitutions; also see file "Loreto 1" letter 11/2/1944 regarding Irish Times offence.

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8 January 1946 - 12 June 1950 46 items
Deaf institute celebrates centenary, includes copy of booklet and program; Archbishop offers suggestions on modification to Constitutions; list of Dominican congregations in South Africa, Archbishop is not enthusiastic about Irish girls joining German congregations; M. Prioress visits deaf schools in Britain, includes her report; question of secondary school for Clondalkin, and of a university hostel; an undated typescript history of the foundation of Cabra deaf institute.

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25 January 1951 - 31 December 1956 91 items
Oral training of deaf-mutes; Archbishop wished well for his visit to antipodes, list of convents there founded from Dominicans in Dublin; Dominicans petition the Holy See for habit uniformity of choir and lay sisters, do this without reference to the Archbishop, his resulting displeasure, their apology; question of home for the aged female deaf is discussed; a sister seeks to transfer to Drogheda (contemplative) convent; Archbishop notes "formally" that strict enclosure of Dominican sisters is unsuitable for a congregation engaged in active apostolate, recommends youth clubs on their premises; correspondence regarding routine details of community life; Lisbon to join Irish congregation, also includes letter from South Africa.

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3 January 1957 - 31 December 1962 78 items
Correspondence regarding routine details of community life and apostolate; attendance at a congress of religious orders in Rome, a problem is resolved regarding a sodality and its relationship to the parish of Cabra, Quinquennial reports acknowledged by Rome, a family dispute regarding children in Cabra; definitive permission from Rome regarding lay sisters habits, renewed question of a university hostel, a new Prioress-General is elected.

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13 January 1963 - 26 October 1971 146 items
Correspondence regarding routine details of community life and apostolate; a foundation in Mississippi is considered and declined; a university hostel at Merrion Avenue (Rosaryville) is begun; suggestion to undertake secondary school at Stormanstown received with caution; a residential home for the aged deaf opened and was blessed at Stillorgan; unable to undertake foundation at Santry; M. Jordana- her importance for Catholic Education requires her exemption from election to other post- later, Archbishop's annoyance at proposal to transfer her to Belfast in view of her crucial appointment regarding education in Dublin; novitiate transfers from Kerdiffstown to St. Dominic's , Merrion Ave.; a sister transfers to contemplative convent in Drogheda; Taylor's Hill convent in Galway seeks to join Cabra congregation.

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1941-1971 50 items
Apostles, O.L of; Augustinian; Brigidine; Carmelitems; Charity; Cluny; Columban; Cross and Passion Correspondence frequently covers Requests for interviews with archbishop Requests for foundations in Dublin Kylemore (OSB) devastated by fire; reconstruction aided by archbishop, see separate folder.

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7 February 1941 - 24 January 1966 59 items
Benedictines Kylemore Blessing of first abbess in Ireland since 12th century Project of Benedictine foundation in Dublin leads to correspondence between archbishops of Dublin, Tuam, Prior of Chevtogne (Belgium), Fr. Cathal McCarthy, Abbess of Pradines (Loire, France), Archbishop Isidores is cause of friction in Kylemore when five community seek Dublin and a more authentic Benedictine life Abbot of Pradines initially willing to help but desists. Project flounders Fire, archbishop generous in help.

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1 January 1941 - 10 November 1969 31 items
All the correspondence concerns a disturbed nun of Drogheda Dominican convent who is a patient in St Vincent's Fairview. Letters re Federation International Sportive de l'Enseignement Catholique from a sister in Belfast.

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27 September 1942 - 21 September 1970 62 items
Evron ND de (Lisdoonvarna); Franciscan (Cork, Castleblayney); Holy Ghost (Glaslough); SJOG (Waterford); St Joseph of Annecy (Piltown); St Joseph of Bordeaux (Virginia); St Louis (Middletown); Loreto (Cavan). Greater part of correspondence relates to requests to seek postulants by press advertisement or school visits.

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1941 - 1971 76 items
Several Mercy convents in all four provinces; O. L. of Missions (Limavady); Nazareth (Belfast, Sligo). Greater part of correspondence relates to requests for financial assistance and questing for postulants.

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1941-1971 99 items
Perpetual Adoration (Wexford); Poor Clare x3); Presentation X 8); Holy Rosary (Killeshandra); Christian Retreat (Tuam); Rosminian Wexford). Correspondence re various matter of routine nature.

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1941-1971 60 items
B. Sacrament (Tullamore); O.L Sacred Heart (Ballybay); S.H. (Castlepollard, Youghal); Salesian (Birr); Christian Schools (Roscrea); Bon Secours (Kerry, Tuam); Good Shepherd (Cork, New Ross); Ursuline (Thurles); Visitation ( Stamullen) Correspondence re various matter of routine nature.

Letter from +Moynagh, Drogheda to +McQuaid stating he is in Europe trying to explore possible avenues for peace in Nigeria. He is currently with Mother Mary Martin. He asks the Archbishop to appeal for prayers for the success of his mission. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item Ibadan

Letter from Mgr. Gerada to +McQuaid stating that the Nuncio may be able to return from the hospital, in Drogheda, next week. He is over his critical stage. The prohibition on visitors still applies but the Archbishop is most welcome to visit if he can spare the time to go to Drogheda. The Nuncio also wishes to thank +McQuaid for all he has done during the last weeks which included the death of Pius XII and the election of John XXIII.

File relating to religious ceremonies including changes to Mass times and a pilgrimage to the shrine of Oliver Plunkett in Drogheda.

Letter from Sr. Julie McLoughlin M.M.M., to Fr. Fitzpatrick, stating she is leaving the Nunciature to take up her post in Drogheda. She thanks him for all his help during her time there. Sr. Eileen O’Flaherty is succeeding her and she assures him of the same assistance.