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A copy of ‘The Connacht Champion’, Vol. 5, New Series 10 (21 March 1908). The edition includes an article on a mission conducted by Fr. Benedict Phelan OFM Cap. and Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. in Galway.

An image of Fr. Thomas Dowling OSFC (1874-1951) standing outside the entrance to the Father Mathew Pavilion at the Cork International Exhibition in 1902.

Copy letter from Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, to Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. on various personnel matters pertaining to the American mission. Reference is made to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. who is ‘recommended to the West by the Doctors, and as St. Inez [Santa Inés] is considered best for him we decided not to have him alone there, and hence Fr. Reginald [O’Hanlon]’s and Br. Columcille’s [Cregan] Obediences are for there’. It also stated that Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. and Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. will be sent to assist Fr. Brendan O’Callagahan OFM Cap. with missions in New York.

Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap. reporting on administrative and clerical updates in the American mission. Reference is made to ongoing efforts to secure an interview with Bishop Fitzmaurice regarding the Wilmington Diocese, and there is continued discussion about taking over the St. Francis of Assisi parish in Los Angeles. Several friars (Fathers Mark, Thomas, and Basil) are scheduled to depart for Ireland on 9 June aboard the S.S. ‘Adriatic’. Father Fenelon also acknowledges the appointment of Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap. as Provincial Superior in the United States until a permanent successor is chosen.

Letter from Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap. to Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, providing an administrative update on several personnel and financial matters. He notes that Fr. Thomas Dowling’s health is declining significantly; he is in the hospital and ‘can escape being laid low for some months’. Fr. Isidore Kennedy is back in the hospital after an operation and will be there for several weeks. Fr. Stephen notes that the medical bills (around $100 per month for each) are a heavy burden on their ‘small funds’. He also suggests it would be ‘imprudent’ for him to travel to Dublin for the August Chapter meeting, citing the risks of travel during wartime. Regarding the Minister General’s ‘request for a school’, Fr. Stephen is hesitant due to the high cost of building. He is looking for a large, existing house that could be converted cheaply and is inquiring with the Chancery office for options. He reassures the Provincial Minster that he will not take on any ‘great financial obligation’.

Letter from Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. expressing his shock about the decision made by General Definitory requesting that the Irish friars hand over Abbottstown house to the Provincial Minister of the Pennsylvania Capuchins. He suggests that the ‘decision will hit our [Irish] Province very hard’. Father Sylvester highlights the deep bonds formed with their ‘American brethren’ and the success of their work. He notes that the friars had been working zealously and were on friendly terms with the local community. Reference is also made to the difficulty of building missions among diverse populations, specifically mentioning Italians, Portuguese, and Mexicans in California.

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap., Bend, Oregon, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, referring to the status of several land deals for new churches. He also notes that two religious sisters have been collecting funds for Baker City. While Father Luke is unsure how much they will help, the Bishop has approved the effort.

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap., Bend, Oregon, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding a pressing mortgage and financial debt in Hermiston, Oregon. He explains that the contractor in Hermiston is ‘pressing for his money’ and that the payment is significantly delayed.

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap., Bend, Oregon, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, acknowledging a ‘very welcome St. Patrick’s gift’ (money) and mentions that another £100 would help ‘straighten us out fairly well for the time being’. He mentions a ‘St. Patrick’s ball’ organized by the local ladies’ altar society, which is expected to raise at least $50. Father Luke discusses the Archbishop’s interest in a ‘city parish’ and the ‘Harrisburg question’.

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap., Bend, Oregon, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, referring to the expansion of the Capuchin mission in Oregon. He notes that when he arrived, there was only one church in Bend. Since then, they have built churches in Hermiston, Umatilla, and Madras. Father Luke lists the number of ‘Catholics’ and ‘souls’ in various towns to justify the expansion: Bend: 42 Catholics / 104 Souls; Prineville: 24 Catholics / 49 Souls; Redmond: 10 Catholics / 49 Souls; Madras: 14 Catholics / 24 Souls. He also affirms that the Catholic Church Extension Society has pledged $500 for several locations, including Redmond, Prineville, and Pilot Rock.