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A group of Capuchin friars with musical instruments in the Kilkenny Friary in c.1905. Identifiable individuals include:
Front row (seated):
First on the left: Br. Edward Walsh OFM Cap. (1881-1961)
First on the right: Br. Ignatius Collins OFM Cap. (1885-1961)

Second row (seated):
First on the right: Br. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap. (1874-1938)
First on the left: Br. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. (1880-1952)

Third row (standing):
First on the right: Br. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. (1877-1925)
Second on the right: Br. Cyril O’Sullivan OFM Cap. (1887-1921)
Third on the right: Br. Bonaventure Murphy OFM Cap. (1880-1968)
Second on the left: Br. Gregory O’Kelly OFM Cap. (d. 9 Apr. 1947)
First on the left: Br. Philip King OFM Cap. (1885-1952)

Fourth row (standing):
First on the right: Br. Dominic O’Connor OFM Cap. (1883-1935)
Second on the right: Br. Malachy Hynes OFM Cap. (1879-1955)
Third on the right: Br. Berchmans Cantillon OFM Cap. (1880-1942)
Forth on the right: Br. Columbus Murphy OFM Cap. (1881-1962)
Second on the left: Br. Adrian Sharkett OFM Cap. (1879-1965)
First on the left: Br. Colman Griffin OFM Cap. (1886-1971

Copy letter from Bishop Edmond John Fitmaurice to Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap., referring to his growing frustration over the involvement of the Holy See in their local agreement. Writing hastily from a boat as he prepares to sail, the bishop questions why a petition has been sent to Rome, stating he believed establishing the Wilmington residence was a private matter between themselves. He strongly objects to the phrasing used by the Irish Capuchin Provincial, arguing that it makes it look as though the bishop is ‘begging the Capuchins to come’, when in reality it was the order that requested entry. Citing the Latin proverb ‘litera scripta manet’ (the written word remains), he voices concern that future generations or successor bishops might misinterpret the document. He concludes by stating he will sign a modified document for Rome’s inspection upon his return in early September, and urges the order to accept the simple residency permission offered and ‘be content’.

Copy letter from Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Vicar Provincial, to Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap., Definitor General, referring to matters concerning the Irish Capuchin missions in the United States. Father Edwin reports a ‘long-standing grievance’ among friars in American houses (specifically in Abbottstown, Lincoln, Los Angeles, and several on the coast) regarding their lack of a vote in the Provincial Chapter. He also stresses the absolute necessity of establishing ‘one or two good houses in the East’ (the Atlantic coast) to secure the ‘money and vocations’ needed to fully develop their missions in the West.

Copy letter from Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, to Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. on various personnel matters pertaining to the American mission. Reference is made to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. who is ‘recommended to the West by the Doctors, and as St. Inez [Santa Inés] is considered best for him we decided not to have him alone there, and hence Fr. Reginald [O’Hanlon]’s and Br. Columcille’s [Cregan] Obediences are for there’. It also stated that Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. and Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. will be sent to assist Fr. Brendan O’Callagahan OFM Cap. with missions in New York.

Financial statement of debt and parish improvements for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Roseburg, Oregon, signed by Father Edward Walsh OFM Cap. on 11 April 1919. The ledger tracks a significant reduction in parish debt from $10,602.26 in January 1912 down to $3,339.06 by December 1919, noting a remaining balance of $1,526.40 after money was sent to Ireland. It details incoming financial contributions totalling $4,235.00 sent from Abbottstown by Father Benignus Brennan and Father Brendan O’Callaghan, alongside an itemized list of paid local improvements. These expenditures include sidewalk installations on Lane, Washington, and Chadwick streets, school room renovations and painting for religious sisters, house and cemetery improvements, and the final completion costs for the church building itself.

Financial Statement of the Capuchin Friary, Wilmington, Delaware. It documents the finances and community status of the Wilmington novitiate (a training house for new friars) following its dedication in October 1936. Handwritten notes indicate that the original property cost $25,500, while the new building cost $41,523.08.

A photograph of (left) Fr. Bernardine Harvey OFM Cap. and (right) Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. at the Church Street Friary in Dublin.

A photograph of (seated, centre) Fr. Bernardine Harvey OFM Cap. at the Church Street Friary on the occasion of his golden jubilee of his entering the Order (1944). Fr. Brendan O'Callaghan OFM Cap., Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. and Fr. Benedict Phelan OFM Cap. are also present in the image.

Photograph of Fr. Edward Walsh OFM Cap. (left) and Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap.

Photograph of (seated) Fr. James O’Mahony OFM Cap. with Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap., Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. and other friars outside the residence adjoining the Capuchin novitiate in Wilmington in Delaware.