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1851003 Sabastian Keens: 30th ordination eulogy ; handwritten copy of eulogy (called panegyric) given to Sebastian by his students. This did not go down well with our chronicler, Salvian Nardocci. The document only came to hand on above entry date and so is not in chronological order. The Student was Conf. Ambrose Gorman 1884024

1853021 Alphonsus O'Neill, C.P. MS from Rector, Mount Argus, to all members of the province: Obituary notice of Fr. Alphonust O'Neill. Clearer typed copy attached.

Birth certificate of Fr. Casimir (Edward) Birkett, obtained in 1945

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne: Belfast,: a report to the Provincial, Fr. Alphonsus O'Neill on Fr. Raphael's agreement of 25 September, 1868 - five heads of agreement. Reporter also quotes from Administration Year that the date of the arrival of the Passionists in Belfast was 3 August, 1868. [N.B. This particular item is attached to a later item, which quotes from it.]

Belfast: Ardoyne: Holy Cross Retreat.Gorga, C.P., Raphael: Extract, typed on a card, from document dated 21.10.1879, giving the agreement made between Dr. Dorrian, Bishop of Down and Connor, and Fr. Raphael Gorga, C.P., Superior of Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne - items: finances, giving of Benediction. [N.B. This extract was, according to note on it, taken from a letter dated 21.10.1879. That letter has, since computerisation , now come to hand and is, for convenience sake, attached to above item.]

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne, Belfast; Dispute with Bishop McAllister: Letter from Bishop McAlister to the Provincial, Fr. Vincent Grogan in answer to his letter of 32 January (see item under serial number 1959). The privileges claimed by Vincent are those of "ORDERS". Passionists are only a congregation. By Vincent's commands the Passionists have broken diocesan regulations in claiming to be able to send as many priests as the provincial thinks fit. The Passionists came 19 years before of their own option, entered into an agreement and kept it until Vincent broke it without the consent of the other party. He mentions the scandal caused by an errant Passionist. The present disagreement has arisen from Vincent's actions so bishop refuses to accede to his demands.

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne, Belfast; Dispute with Bishop McAllister: Foolscap sheets containng copy of Fr. Vincent Grogan's reply to Bishop McAllisiter's letter of 6 February (se item under serial number 1964). He gives notice of appeal to the Holy See. Gives 3 reasons why Passionists have privileges. All previous provincials, still living, agree with Vincent's statements. He rejects reference to scandalous behaviour (then cancels this out). Arthur Devine appends a note declaring that this is an exact copy of the letter sent to the Bishop..

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne, Belfast; Dispute with Bishop McAllister: Letter from the Rector of Ardoyne, Fr. Anthony Caroll to Fr. Arthur (Devine) Highgate. (Reference to death of Fr. Stephen, 10 days before, suggests the date on this letter which actually is undatd). He hopes Arthur is preparing "a stinger" of a brief about the case, Suggests that when Arthur is in Rome he should see the Generals of the Jesuits, Dominicans and Augustinians. Uses quite warlike metaphors. Bishop was at Stephen's funeral but did not set foot inside the house, Refers to bishop's ideas about us not being an order and that we are not in fact approved but only tolerated by the Church. Suggests Arthur throws a papal bull or two at him. Gives news of arrivals "de familia", Quotes returns to bishop of Easter comuninions etc., for Ardoyne and Ligoneil, which are formidable, as well as the work of several religious socities, yet we have only 4 men with faculties,

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne, Belfast; Dispute with Bishop McAllister: Letter from Bishop McAllister to Fr. Vincent Grogan, Provincial, in reply to his letter of 24 February (see copy located under serial number 1965. , Says Vincent started this row by threatening to appeal to the Holy See in his very first letter and has repeated this in every letter since. So incorrest to say that bishop obliged him to go to Holy See. Passionists came to Down and Connor of their own free will and have accepted the position for 19 years. Vincent appears blind to the intersts of the Diocese. Bishop would need authenticated certificate of Passionists having privileges of Regulars (Orders).

Holy Cross Retreat, Ardoyne, Belfast; Dispute with Bishop McAllister: Copy of Bishop McAllister's letter to Fr. Vincent Groogan, Provincial. (See item located under serial number 1967)