Homily preached at the funeral of Fr. Hugh Murphy OFM Cap. (1919-1990). He died on 9 March 1990 and was buried in Livingstone Cemetery. The homily reads: ‘It must be remarked that Fr. Hugh was 70 years of age. He was ordained a priest at the age of 28. That means that he spent 28 years of his life in his native Ireland and 42 years in the country of his adoption – Zambia. … And because Fr. Hugh was one of you, you have mourned his passing as one of your own. What greater proof of this than the hundreds of Catholics, and others keeping three long night vigils of prayer and hymns outside Maramba Catholic Church’.
Advertisement and leaflet re the Capuchin Missionary Apostolate in Northern Rhodesia. The leaflet contains a rudimentary map of Irish Capuchin mission stations along the Zambesi River. The advertisement was probably taken from 'The Father Mathew Record' periodical. It is noted that there are thirty-three Capuchin priests and eight lay brothers working in twelve mission stations in the Diocese of Livingstone.
Copies of Mission News providing details of the personnel of the Capuchin missions in South Africa and in Zambia. Reference is made by Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. to work at the mission station at Senanga on the banks of the Zambezi River. Other topics include distressing scenes at the Capuchin mission of St. Anthony’s in Sioma as a result of warfare in neighbouring Namibia (otherwise known as South West Africa). The text refers to the relief efforts of Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap. and Fr. Patrick Mayungo OFM Cap. (Apr. 1981). A list of Capuchin personnel in houses and foundations in the Cape Province (South Africa) and in the Diocese of Livingstone for January 1981 is also given.
Cutting from 'The Southern Cross' reporting on the opening of the new Church of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia. With a photographic print of the Church. The report notes that the Church, built by the Irish Capuchins, ‘is the only Catholic Church now on the 600 mile stretch of railway between Bulawayo and Broken Hill’. Reference is made Fr. Casimir Butler OFM Cap., Superior of the Mission, Fr. Declan McFadden OFM Cap. and Fr. Killian Flynn OFM Cap.
Cutting of an article in the 'Evening Herald' referring to a call from Monsignor Killian Flynn OFM Cap., Prefect Apostolic of Victoria Falls, on the need for more missionary priests and religious sisters in Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia. Some biographical details for Monsignor Killian Flynn OFM Cap. are also provided.
A complete copy of the 'Livingstone Mail', 17 July 1968 (63, No. 7639), containing a photographic print of Fr. Berard Creed OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Brian Browne OFM Cap. celebrating Mass at Mongu.
Cuttings from the Zambian Daily Mail, The NZ Herald and The South Cross referring to Fr. Jude McKenna’s role in training the Zambian national judo team for various competitions including the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch in 1990. With photographic prints of Fr. Jude McKenna OFM Cap.
Copy cutting from the National Mirror, 3 Feb. 1992, referring to a ceremony held in St. Ignatius Church, Lusaka, to mark the creation of the new Capuchin Vice-Province in Zambia. A photograph shows Fr. Angelus O’Neill OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, and Fr. Flavio Roberto Carraro OFM Cap., General Minister, at the celebration.
Copy cutting from 'Getaway' of an article by Patrick Wagner exploring the attractions of Western Zambia. The cutting includes a reference to the Chinyingi Suspension Bridge built by the Capuchin friars.
