Copies of ‘The Catholic Record of Waterford and Lismore’ from May 1916 (Vol. IV, No. 39) to Oct. 1916 (Vol. IV, No. 44). The editions contain tributes to the late Fr. Richard Henebry written by Fr. Michael Sheehan.
Clipping of an article titled ‘Coming of the Capuchin Franciscans’ published in the 'Donegal Democrat'. The article refers to the history of the Ards Estate and to the arrival of the Capuchin friars in Donegal in 1930. With a copy print of Ard Mhuire Friary and a group of Capuchin friars including Fr. Cassian O’Shea OFM Cap. (1897-1981), Fr. Columban McGarry OFM Cap. (1901-1987), Fr. Andrew Carew OFM Cap. (1902-1987) and Fr. Finbarr O’Callaghan OFM Cap. (1879-1963).
A documentary history by Fr. Marcellus Carroll OFM Cap. referring to the arrival of the Irish Capuchins in South Africa and to their early work in Cape Town. The preface notes that the booklet was not intended for publication. His primary sources were the ‘writings of the late Fr. Kevin Lenaghan SJ, the now defunct "Catholic Magazine", and the "Southern Cross", and the archives in the Chancery in Cape Town, and those of Parow and Athlone parishes’. The documents relate primarily the period from 1929-40, but reference is also made to developments up to the late 1970s.
Flier for the consecration of Fr. Raymond Mpezele as Bishop of Livingstone at the Church of Christ the King, Maramba, on 7 July 1985. With an invitation card from Fr. Ronan Herlihy OFM Cap., Diocesan Administrator, to Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap., Regular Superior.
Photographic prints (stills) from the 1936 film 'The Dawn'. This was the first full-length Irish feature film with sound. 'The Dawn' was made by Hibernia Films and was produced and directed by Tom Cooper. Scenes from the film were shot in and around Killarney, County Kerry. The film tells a tale of romance and tragedy set against the backdrop of the War of Independence. The cast included 250 amateur actors drawn from the locality. Some of the cast were IRA veterans of the War of Independence. Several of the prints show reconstructions of an ambush on British forces.
An article by Fr. Luke Browne OFM Cap. referring to a ceremony held on 5 May 1991 recalling the sacrifice of Br. Louis de Vylder SJ, the first Catholic missionary to die in Barotseland. Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Raymond Mpezele, Bishop of Livingstone, who was assisted by several Irish Capuchin friars. The article cutting is probably taken from 'The Capuchin' magazine.
Author: Sir John Pope Hennessy (1834-1891) Publisher: Cork: Guy & Co. Ltd., 70 Patrick Street Language: English Full title: 'Temperance and Nationality / The Father Mathew Centennial Oration / Delivered in Cork, 10th October, 1890'.
Articles on Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary published in 'The Father Mathew Record', an Irish Capuchin periodical magazine. The file includes: • The opening of the new Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary. 'The Father Mathew Record', Jan. 1967, pp 12-29. With numerous photographic prints of the official ceremony which was held on 13 Nov. 1966. • An article on the history of Ards House by Edward MacIntrye. 'The Father Mathew Record', Feb. 1967, pp 18-24. See also CA DL/6/15.