Letter from Fr. Brian Browne OFM Cap. (1919-2015) to Fr. Berard Creed OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. The letters include references to the establishment of a preparatory seminary for postulants in Zambia (8 Oct. 1969); developments at the various Irish Capuchin mission stations (25 Nov. 1969); the election of a delegate for the Capuchin General Chapter (14 Mar. 1970); a former Dutch Reform Church which is for sale in Livingstone, and which could be used as a new foundation for the Capuchins (6 Sept. 1971). Reference is also made to the following Irish Capuchin missionaries: Fr. Vianney Holmes OFM Cap., Fr. Flavian Helsted OFM Cap., Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., Fr. Macartan Hyland OFM Cap. and Br. Hugh Davis OFM Cap.
Draft report on the history of Irish Capuchin mission in Zambia compiled by Fr. Donatus McNamara OFM Cap. for the Lexicon Cappucinum Project, International College of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Rome. The report includes the following sections: Historical Development of the Mission Outstanding Missionaries Mission Stations and Foundations Current Friaries Bibliography Development of the Capuchin Vice-Province of Zambia List of Vice-Provincial Superiors Biographical details for Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap., Fr. Killian Flynn OFM Cap., Br. Andrew O’Shea OFM Cap., Fr. Jude McKenna OFM Cap., Fr. Philip Baxter OFM Cap., Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Charles Hanley OFM Cap., Br. Declan O’Callaghan OFM Cap., Br. Hugh Raymond OFM Cap., Fr. Kieran Shorten OFM Cap., Fr. Godfrey Sinvula OFM Cap., Fr. Salavtor Quinn OFM Cap., Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., and Br. Rudolf Pieretti OFM Cap. Persons who had a significant relationship with the Mission: Bishop Bernard O’Riley and J.J. Conserdine.
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.
Copy of Br. Andrew O’Shea’s oral account of his missionary work in Northern Rhodesia (later Zambia). With a copy cover letter (and reply) from Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap. to Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap, describing what they affirm is Br. Andrew’s 'Fioretti'. Br. Andrew served as a missionary in Africa from 1943-86. The script is given the following headings: • Father Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap. and Brother Xavier Cox OFM Cap. going on a journey. • As a farmer sees it and as a city lad sees it. • Somili and the Mubishopo – that is Monsignor Killian Flynn OFM Cap. • Monsignor and the Maramba Girls Lapa (compound). • Monsignor and the Sisters’ washing. • Father Raymond Dillane’s Silver Jubilee. • Father Raymond Dillane OFM Cap. • Father Albeus McQuillan OFM Cap. and Linda Friary. • The visit of the Fatima Statue of Our Lady to Mongu. • The Holy Ghost and the oil stocks. • My friend Kadom (by Father Christopher Crowley OFM Cap.). • Tripe or fishtails. • Kadom and the radio. • The grand finale of Kadom. • Snippets from mission life. • Father Albert O’Mahony OFM Cap. • Father James O’Mahony OFM Cap. • Father Aquinas Carroll OFM Cap. • African Holy Cross Sisters. • Sister Rudolf. • Fr. Capistran Singleton OFM Cap. • Brother Xavier Cox OFM Cap. • Sister Martin. • Father Albert O’Mahony OFM Cap. on his first walking tour. • Archbishop Matthews. • Cardinal Spellman. • A man from the agriculture department visits Lukulu. • Father Ronan Herlihy OFM Cap. and Brother Andrew go fishing. • Father Luke Browne’s attempt to cross the Zambezi in a jeep. • Mission Buildings. • Father Flannan Buckley OFM Cap. and the jam pots. • Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. • Monsignor’s typewriter and the donkeys. • Father Macanise, the donkeys and their scotch cart. • Father Brian Browne OFM Cap. and his method of winter heating. • Fr. Jerome MacQuillan OFM Cap. and the Divine Office. • Spenser flies his plane. • Father Albeus McQuillan OFM Cap. • Father Livinus Keane OFM Cap. • Brother Andrew O’Shea OFM Cap. • Another cook called Peter, and the marmalade. • Brother Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. and the bricks. • Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and cars. • The Thames trucks.
Group photograph of Capuchin friars attending the Zambian Chapter at St. Bonaventure’s College in Lusaka. The group includes Fr. Dermot Lynch OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Patrick Lynch OFM Cap., Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap., Fr. Jude McKenna OFM Cap., Fr. Donatus McNamara OFM Cap., and Fr. John Grace OFM Cap. The chapter took place from 9-15 Sept. 2000.
A group of Capuchin friars on a bus returning from a retreat at Monze. The group includes Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap., Fr. John Grace OFM Cap., Fr. Jude McKenna OFM Cap., Fr. Vianney Holmes OFM Cap., Br. Hugh Davis OFM Cap., Br. Sylvester Tambala OFM Cap. and Br. Augustine Mainza OFM Cap.
Fr. Bruno McKnight OFM Cap., Fr. Brendan O’Mahony OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, and Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. at a Chapter meeting in St. Dominic’s, Lusaka, Zambia.
Group photograph of Capuchin friars at the Zambian Chapter at St. Dominic’s Major Seminary in Lusaka. The group includes Fr. Brendan O’Mahony OFM Cap., Provincial Minister.
