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A photograph of Fr. Kevin Moynihan OFM Cap.

Telegram from Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. to Fr. Kevin Moynihan OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding the Capuchin Order’s expansion in Delaware. The text states, ‘Bishop grants Wilmington residence house / writing later’.

Letter from Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. to Fr. Kevin Moynihan, Provincial Minister, enclosing the Bishop of Wilmington’s official permission letters. Father Brendan notes that local diocesan priests strongly opposed their arrival due to the poverty and small size of the diocese, prompting a restrictive clause in the agreement to appease them. He explains that while the permission officially allows them to work and seek alms, the order has never used the traditional ‘Quest’ system in America. Although several houses have been scouted in Wilmington, no property has been purchased yet; however, Father Brendan highlights Wilmington’s ideal location for mission work due to its close proximity to Philadelphia and New York.

Draft letter from Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. to Fr. Kevin Moynihan, Provincial Minister, discussing a typed copy of Bishop Fitzmaurice’s recent letter. Father Brendan notes that Father Joseph Fenelon typed up the copy and mentions that he has also sent a copy to Father Sylvester Mulligan. He requests that the Provincial send ‘Fr. Edward or Canice or both’ to secure Bishop Fitzmaurice’s signature on an official form, lamenting that a short form previously supplied by Father Sylvester has been misplaced. Father Brendan notes that the local real estate agent must be wondering why they have not closed the deal yet, and he urges the Provincial for a final word so they can settle on the house purchase. He concludes by expressing regret that the Provincial has been so heavily bothered by the simultaneous issues with the Baltimore and Wilmington properties.

Letter from Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap. to Fr. Kevin Moynihan OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, addressing the ongoing dispute regarding the Bishop of Wilmington’s restrictive alms clause. Father Sylvester reports that the Definitory met and decided the Father Kevin may accept the condition restricting their right to quest (beg for alms), as Father Brendan confirmed the friars can sustain themselves through preaching. However, he warns that inserting these specific local conditions into the official petition to the Sacred Congregation could cause Rome to refuse the ‘Beneplacitum’ (papal approval), as it might look like a surrender of Capuchin rights. To resolve this, Father Sylvester provides a short, simple Latin template for the bishop to sign, which grants standard entry permission without listing local restrictions.

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

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

An image of Fr. Kevin Moynihan OSFC (1896-1959) and (seated) Fr. Chrysostom Sutton OSFC (1876-1918).

Letter from Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap., Definitor General, to Fr. Kevin Moynihan OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. Father Sylvester notes that the Father Provincial of the Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) Province refused to reconsider his opposition to an Irish foundation in Baltimore. The Capuchin Father General has therefore advised that the Irish friars should withdraw from Baltimore as soon as ‘prudently’ possible. He emphasizes that the withdrawal should be handled with ‘charity’ to preserve good relations with their religious brethren, acting ‘as if nothing had happened’.

A copy of Fr. Paschal Larkin OSFC, ‘Property in the eighteenth century / with special reference to England and Locke’ (Dublin and Cork, London, New York [etc.], Cork University Press, Longmans, Green, 1930). The fly-page has a manuscript dedication from Fr. Paschal Larkin OFM Cap. to Fr. Kevin Moynihan OFM Cap. (8 October 1930).