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A group of Capuchin friars outside the new St. Francis parish rectory in the Silver Lake neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California.

A group of Capuchin friars outside the new St. Francis parish rectory in the Silver Lake neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California.

A photograph of a group of Irish Capuchin friars in Los Angeles. The group includes Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap., Fr. Ambrose Brunton OFM Cap., Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap., and Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap.

Photograph of Capuchin friars at the Provincial Chapter in St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin.

A leaflet with text detailing the early history of the Irish Capuchins on the Pacific Coast. Mentions missionary work in Bend, Oregon, and subsequent expansion into the Archdiocese of San Francisco. It also refers to the challenges of establishing parishes, building schools, and ministering to scattered and diverse communities.

Copy letter from Bishop Louis B. Kucera to Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap. confirming receipt of the Vatican rescript required for the order’s withdrawal from Lincoln, Nebraska. Writing with a touch of humour by referencing the King of England’s recent abdication speech (‘At long last’), the Bishop expresses his deep gratitude for the sacrifices and service the Capuchin friars extended to the Diocese of Lincoln. He highly commends the departing pastor, Father Ephrem O’Sullivan, praising his maturity, priestly attitude, and total prudence when dealing with local gossipers and critics during this difficult transitional period. Finally, the Bishop notes that he has provided Father O’Sullivan with a copy of the formal rescript for his records and officially grants him permission to take his leave from the diocese.

Photograph of a group of mourners at the grave of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. in Mission Santa Inés in California. The group includes Fr. Dominic O’Connor OFM Cap., Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap., and Fr. Urban Riordan OFM Cap.

Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap. (seated, left) and Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap. with young parishioners in Watts, Los Angeles.

Photograph of Fr. Pacificus McCafferty OFM Cap., Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap., and Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap. The other individual is identified as Br. Paschal.

A photograph of Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, with the community of friars in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Fr. Peter is seated (middle). Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. is seated (first on the left). Fr. Stephen Murtagh OFM Cap. is seated (first on the right). Br. Didacus Kelleher OFM Cap. is standing (first on the right). Fr. Aidan O’Reilly OFM Cap. is standing (first on the left). Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap. was on visitation to the Irish Capuchin missions in the United States in 1924.