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Jennings, Bernard, 1850-1904, Capuchin priest File Papers of Holy Trinity (Father Mathew Memorial) Church, Cork
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Assignment of a lease from the Munster Bank Ltd. to Capuchin friars

Assignment from the Munster Bank Ltd. (the vendors) to Fr. Simeon Gaudillot OSFC (1836-1910), Fr. Nicholas Maurice Murphy OSFC and Fr. Bernard Joseph Jennings OSFC, Charlotte Quay, Cork (the purchasers) of the residue of a lease dated Oct. 1781 (see CA HT/2/1/2/4) of premises on Charlotte Quay in consideration of £2,500 – £500 to be paid immediately with the remaining sum to be paid in ‘five instalments of £400 each within five years from the date hereof with interest’. With a deed of covenant from the Bank indemnifying the purchasers in respect of any legacies, law suits, equity claims and demands arising out of the will and codicils of William Clarke on the said premises. The file also includes a copy memorial of an assignment from Fr. Seraphim Van Damme OSFC and others to Henry Sutton Noblet, solicitor, 25 South Mall, Cork, of the residue of the aforementioned lease in consideration of £20 (dated 1882).

Deed of covenant for title

Deed of covenant of title for the assignment of properties on Charlotte Quay from Thomas Wellbank Morgan, 13 Blackheath Rise, Lewisham, Kent, and others to Fr. Maurice (Nicholas) Murphy OSFC, Fr. Thomas (Matthew) O’Connor OSFC, Fr. Joseph (Bernard) Jennings OSFC and Fr. Edward (Peter) Bowe OSFC, Charlotte Quay, Cork. The deed refers to the intended purchase by the Capuchin friars of the said premises as set out in a deed of assignment dated 21 Jan. 1895. With a declaration of James Scanlan, 69 South Mall, Cork, agent, affirming that he has, for the past sixteen years, received the rents of the Charlotte Quay properties for Thomas Wellbank Morgan. 1 Jan. 1895.

Letters concerning the Cork Assembly Rooms

Letters from James Finbarre McMullen (1859-1933), architect, South Mall, and 34 Mary Street, Cork, and others to Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC, Fr. Fiacre Brophy OSFC, Fr. Matthew O’Connor OSFC and Fr. Martin Hyland OSFC concerning applications made by the Capuchin friars to acquire a portion of the Cork Assembly Rooms building. See also CA HT/2/4/1 and CA HT/2/1/1/25.

Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings

File of loose newspaper clippings relating to the Capuchins in Cork and their ministries. The file includes:
• Report on a retreat given in Holy Trinity Church conducted by Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC. [c.1900].
• Report on a retreat given to the Commercial and Professional Sodality at the Tertiary Chapel, Holy Trinity Friary, Cork. The retreat was given by Fr. Matthew O’Connor OSFC. [c.1900].
• Photographic print of the unveiling of the National Monument on the Grand Parade, Cork, on 17 Mar. 1906. The spire of Holy Trinity Church can be seen in the distance. 'Cork Weekly Examiner', 24 Mar. 1906.
• Photographic prints of the Mass marking the anniversary of the death of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC in Holy Trinity Church, Cork. Another print shows some of the local dignitaries who attended the Mass alongside some of the friars of the Cork community. 'Cork Weekly Examiner', 5 Dec. 1921.
• Article on the history of Bridge Street, Blackamoor Lane (the site of the old Capuchin Friary), Friars’ Walk, and Crosse Green. 'Cork Weekly Examiner', 28 June 1924.
• ‘The South Parish, Cork’ by Senex. An article exploring the history of the parish including the old Capuchin friary on Blackamoor Lane. [c.1925].
• Report on a Solemn High Mass in Holy Trinity Church marking the centenary of Catholic Emancipation. 'Cork Examiner', 9 July 1929.
• ‘The Church of the Holy Rood in Cork’ by M. Holland. 'Cork Examiner', 7 Dec. 1929.
• Photographic print of the conferring of degrees at University College Cork. The group includes Fr. James O’Mahony OFM Cap. who received a Doctorate, Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap. and Fr. Paschal Larkin OFM Cap. 'Cork Examiner', 11 Mar. 1931.
• ‘Cork Pilgrimage to Lourdes’, 'Cork Examiner', 11 Oct. 1932. Includes a photographic print of the pilgrimage group with Fr. Alphonsus Carroll OFM Cap., spiritual director.
• Report on the Kinsale Annual Retreat conducted by Fr. Canice Bourke OFM Cap. and Fr. Alphonsus Carroll OFM Cap., Holy Trinity Friary. [1933].
• Group photograph of friars attending a bazaar in Father Mathew Hall, Cork, in aid of the Irish Capuchin missions in Africa. The group includes Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap., Fr. James O’Mahony OFM Cap. and Fr. Maurice O’Dowd OFM Cap. (1904-1989). Cork Examiner, 26 Oct. 1939.

Newspaper Cuttings Book

Originally a printed book: 'In memoriam, Peter Fenelon' Collier (New York: privately printed, 1910), 113 pp. The book was subsequently used to house newspaper cuttings mainly relating to the history and friars of the Capuchin community, Holy Trinity Friary in Cork. The volume includes cuttings relating to triduums, ordinations, transfers, provincial chapters, missions and retreats, the Third Order of St. Francis, a note on the Father Mathew Chalice, and various Capuchin apostolates in Cork. The volume also contains obituaries of Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC (d. 26 Dec. 1904); Fr. Cyril O'Sullivan OSFC (9 Dec. 1921); Fr. Fiacre Brophy OSFC (d. 5 Oct. 1926). Includes an original photographic print of Fr. Fiacre’s funeral; Fr. Peter Bowe OSFC (d. 25 Nov. 1926); Fr. Dermot O’Reilly OFM Cap. (d. 9 May 1945); Fr. Crispin Brennan OFM Cap. (d. 3 July 1949); Fr. Pacificus Ryan OFM Cap. (d. 1 July 1950); Fr. John Butler OFM Cap. (d. 3 Oct. 1950); Archbishop Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap. (d. 23 Oct. 1950); Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. (d. 7 Jan. 1951). Other cuttings refer to the International Cork Exhibition (July 1902) and the consecration of Monsignor Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. as the first Vicar Apostolic of Livingstone in Northern Rhodesia.

Newspaper Cuttings Book

Newspaper cuttings book compiled and annotated by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Printed stamp on inside front cover: ‘Franciscan Capuchin Library, Church Street, Dublin’. The volume includes:
• Report on the celebration of the centenary of Father Mathew and proposed completion of Holy Trinity Church [c.1890].
• Obituary of Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC and tribute by Cork Corporation, 'Cork Examiner' 21 Dec. 1904; 'Freeman’s Journal', 27 Dec. 1904.
• Report on the blessing of the new bell at Holy Trinity Church. 24 July 1881.
• The jubilee celebrations at Holy Trinity Church, Charlotte Quay, Cork ('Cork Examiner', 18 Feb. 1902).
• Retreat for Third Order at Holy Trinity Church ('Cork Examiner', 20 Mar. 1916).
• Father Mathew Chalice donated to Holy Trinity Church ('Cork Examiner', 16 Oct. 1928).
• The ordination of six Capuchin friars as priests including Fr. Dominic O’Connor OFM Cap. in Holy Trinity Church.
• Damage to Holy Trinity Church by ‘English bullets’ and a reference to the tradition of Capuchin support for the Irish independence struggle (7 Oct. 1920).
• The close of the mission in Holy Trinity Church (15 Mar. 1926).
• Reports of damage to Holy Trinity Church during disturbances involving the British military (5 Oct. 1920); Fr. Dominic O’Connor’s recitation of the Rosary for political prisoners held Cork County Gaol (8 May 1920).
• The funeral (with photographic print) of Fr. Martin Hyland OFM Cap. at Holy Trinity Church, Cork. (3 Apr. 1933).
• Funeral of Br. Louis Daly OFM Cap. in Holy Trinity Church.

Kavanagh, Stanislaus, 1876-1965, Capuchin priest

Newspaper Cuttings Book

Newspaper cuttings book compiled and annotated by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Bound in hard covers with printed titled: ‘News cuttings’. The volume includes cuttings of articles relating to local history, antiquarian interest and charity sermons and retreats given by the Irish Capuchins. The volume includes the following articles:
• Report on a sermon in Holy Trinity Church, Charlotte Quay, by the Rev. Dr. Lyster on Fr. Agathangelus and Fr. Cassian, two Capuchin martyrs. [Nov. 1905].
• Report on the laying of the foundation stone for the Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC Memorial in Holy Trinity Church. 'Cork Examiner', 13 Sept. 1906.
• Report on the dedication of the Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC Memorial Extension in Holy Trinity Church. 'Cork Examiner', 20 Apr. 1908.
• Report on ceremonies in Holy Trinity Church, for the Feast of Portiuncula. Includes the sermon preached by Fr. Anselm Kenneally OSFC, Definitor-General. Aug. 1909.

Kavanagh, Stanislaus, 1876-1965, Capuchin priest

Notes on the history of Holy Trinity by Fr. Xavier Reardon

Notes by Fr. Xavier Reardon OFM Cap. (1899-1986) on matters relating to the history of Holy Trinity Church or to individuals connected with ministry in Cork. The file includes biographical notes on Fr. Matthew O’Connor OSFC (1859-1930) and Fr. Louis O’Riordan OSFC (d. 1857); a report on the opening of the Fr. Brendan Jennings memorial sanctuary (19 Apr. 1908); a report on the completion of Father Mathew Memorial Church, 'Cork Examiner', 29 Aug. 1891; a note affirming that ‘Fr. J.P. O’Connell was the last Provincial Minister after Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC between 1855 and the reconstitution of the Province in 1855’; copy ordnance map extract showing Holy Trinity Church on Father Mathew Quay and the surrounding area including the location of the Assembly Rooms on South Mall.