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A photograph of (left) Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. arriving at Mission Santa Inés in California. In the centre is Br. Colmcille Cregan OFM Cap. The friar on the right is most likely Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap.

A typescript copy of a document titled ‘The Irish Capuchins in America: Grand Opening of Santa Ynez Old Mission’ reproducing a November 1924 article from the ‘Watts Review’ documenting the Capuchin Order’s official takeover of the California mission. It details how, following a request from Bishop Cantwell and approval from Rome, the Capuchin Fathers arrived at the old mission on Thursday, 20 November 1924, marking the return of brown-robed friars to the site after a 74-year absence. The text lists the newly appointed community members – Father Albert Bibby (Rector), Father Reginald O’Hanlon (Assistant), and Brother Columcille Cregan – who were accompanied by the Superior of the Irish Capuchins in America, Fr. Joseph Fenelon. It describes an installation ceremony on Sunday, 23 November, featuring a Solemn High Mass sung by Father Joseph, an inaugural sermon tracing the mission’s history from its 1804 founding to the 1850 departure of the Franciscans, and musical accompaniment directed by Mrs. H. Labarare. It also highlights the order’s expanding educational ventures, specifically mentioning the opening of a college under the patronage of St. Anthony in Mendocino, California, which was endorsed by Archbishop Edward J. Hanna of San Francisco to train efficient workers for church service.

Clipping from the ‘Watts Review’ detailing the formal ‘Grand Opening’ and installation ceremony of the Irish Capuchin Fathers at Old Mission Santa Inés in Santa Barbara County. The article emphasizes the emotional significance of the event, noting that ‘brown-robed and sandaled’ friars had not been seen at the mission for over seventy-four years. The new mission staff included Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. (Rector), Father Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. (Assistant), and Brother Columcille Cregan OFM Cap. They were accompanied by Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap., the Mission Superior in America.

Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. conducting a tour of Mission Santa Inés in California.

The long-arched colonnade (arcaded porches) at Mission Santa Inés near Solvang in California. The friar in the image is possibly Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap.

Clipping from the ‘Watts Review’ detailing several significant events for the St. Lawrence Parish. A successful week-long religious mission led by Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. concluded on 22 February. The event drew capacity crowds and featured the renewal of baptismal vows and a papal blessing. Many new members were also added to the Third Order of St. Francis. Reference is also made to the death of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. who passed away on 14 February 1925 at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara. He was the former rector of the Old Mission Santa Inés and was buried there following a solemn Requiem Mass. A separate report mentions Father Joseph Fenelon participating in a mission at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
 

Clipping from an article in the ‘Irish Independent’ reporting on the assignment of Irish Capuchin friars to the historic Santa Inés Mission in Solvang, California. Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. was appointed pastor, assisted by Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. and Br. Columcille Cregan OFM Cap. Father Albert and Brother Columcille came from Church Street, Dublin, and Father Reginald from the Friary at Kilkenny.

A clipping of an article outlining the history of Mission Santa Inés (sometimes spelled Santa Inez or Santa Ynez) in California. The article refers to the role played by the Irish Capuchin friars in mission’s restoration from 1924 onward. The clipping is taken from ‘The Tidings’ (18 February 1927).

Photograph of Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. in California. A manuscript annotation on the reverse reads ‘Another view of myself and the car. Notice the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains in the background. California, August 1925’.

Photograph of Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. in California. A manuscript annotation on the reverse reads ‘Our car (Studebaker) and myself. I am quite an expert at driving a car now. I have driven this car hundreds of miles over the beautiful Californian Highways. August 1925’.