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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.

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.

Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, discussing the significant debt or assessment of $3,000 sent by the Definitory" (governing council). Father Fenelon expresses concern about how the various American houses will afford their share, noting that some friaries have very low income. He mentions meeting with the archbishop in San Francisco regarding a promise for a new foundation He expresses confidence that a permanent location in ‘the Bay City’ will be secured within the coming year. He also advises the Provincial on the minimum clothing and supplies (‘a simple suit of clothes and underwear’) needed for those coming to the warm California climate. He also mentions Fathers Reginald, Thomas, and Brendan, and their specific missionary roles.

Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, about which friars in the Western United States mission wish to return home to Ireland in 1932.
Friars Requesting Return:
Fr. Sebastian: Notable for having been away from home for 30 years.
Fr. Reginald, Fr. Leo, Fr. Ambrose, Fr. Sylvan: All last visited Ireland in 1925.
Fr. Pacificus: Last home in 1923.
Fr. Enda: Last home in 1926.
Bro. Didacus and Bro. Conrad: Both will have been away for six years by this summer.
Bro. Brendan: Last home in 1926.
Father Fenlon notes that Fr. Luke Sheehan has not yet decided if he will return this year.

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).

Fr. Reginald O’Hanlon OFM Cap. at Mission Santa Inés in California.