Certified copy probate of Kate Hannell Plunkett (d. 6 Jan. 1921). She bequeaths to her cousin, Kathleen Corcoran, a daughter of the late Michael Corcoran, manager of the Hibernian Bank Limited, Sackville Street, all her interest in the plot of ground formerly known as Thunder’s Court, Church Street, situated at the rear of 141 Church Street, now in the possession of the Capuchin friars. The probate was granted on 19 Feb. 1921. The copy is certified by O’Keeffe & Lynch, solicitors, 30 Molesworth Street, Dublin, 3 Dec. 1940. With copy conveyance by the said Kathleen Corcoran to Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap., Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. and Fr. Charles Brophy OFM Cap., of said premises ‘now forming part of the grounds attached to the Catholic Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street’, in consideration of the sum of £200. The copy conveyance is endorsed on the title page: ‘offered as altered on behalf of Kathleen Corcoran … 5 Dec. 1940’.
Solicitor’s instructions regarding a lease by Moore Ferrall to the Capuchins of two houses on Bow Street, for 99 years at the yearly rent of £19. The note refers to Mrs Magrane who has agreed to her sell her interest in the said properties to the friars for £150. She has also agreed ‘to give immediate possession [of] these premises adjoining the new church on the west side facing Bow Street [where] the priests intend to build a college on the plot when in their possession’.
Conveyance by Edward Cannon, shopkeeper, and Bridget Cannon, North King Street, to Fr. Nicholas Murphy OSFC and other Capuchin friars, Church Street, of a yard containing two wooden sheds with an entrance from Bow Street through a plot of ground held by J. Cunningham, in consideration of £125. With a draft prepared by James Plunkett & Son, 23 Upper Sackville Street, Dublin. The conveyance includes a coloured map of the premises referred to in the deed.
Assignment and Release of Margaret Murphy to Matthew Murphy of a lease of a ‘parcel of ground with the buildings thereon erected situate on the west side of Bow Street … lately in the possession of Patrick Warren … [which] are now called and known as numbers 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Bow Street’ in Dublin. In consideration of £134 18s 6d and for the residue of the term of two hundred years specified in the original lease from Lucas Waring to Thomas Fallon dated 20 April 1842. With an insurance policy (and renewal receipt) from the National Assurance Company of Ireland relating to the said properties on Bow Street.
Copy report by Fr. Killian Flynn OFM Cap. on the mission of Livingstone-Barotseland in the Prefecture of Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia. The report is divided into the following sections: I. Situation, area, population etc. II. Historical Survey I. Prior to the coming of the Capuchin Fathers II. Coming of the Capuchin Fathers Livingstone Loanja Loanja Out-Schools Momba Mulobezi III. Applications for New Stations Translations of Catechisms IV. Details and Statistics Babemba Church and School, Livingstone Church of the Little Flower, Livingstone Barotse Church and School, Livingstone Loanja Momba Mulobezi V. Sphere of Influence of each Station Loanja Kabompo Lumbi VI. Method of Converting the Locals Results Secured VII. Working of Schools Babemba school, police camp, Livingstone Zambesi Saw-Mills Compound School, Livingstone School at Loanja Mission School at Saw-Mills Compound, Mulobezi VIII. Difficulties Hampering Work Influence of Protestant Missionaries Poverty of Districts Transport IX. Prospects for the Future X. Tribes XI. Languages XII. Financial Outlay of Mission from Beginning A manuscript note by Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap. reads: ‘This amount does not include monies spent in building church and schools in Athlone parish and church in Parow parish, South Africa, amounting to over £7,000’.
Copy report by Monsignor Killian Flynn OFM Cap. on the Livingstone-Barotseland Mission for Fr. Virgilio de Valstagna OFM Cap., Minister General. With a cover letter to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. The report notes that the mission is intended to be raised to the status of a Prefecture. The report is divided into the following sections: Territory Population Local Tribes and Languages Towns Government Non-Catholic Missions Other Sects Religious Beliefs of the Europeans Attitude towards Catholicism Education in Barotseland and Livingstone Historical Resume of Capuchin Endeavour a. Livingstone b. Barotseland c. Early Mission Policy d. Teachers and Catechists e. Turn in the Tide f. In the Lealui District g. In the Senanga District Material Grand Total Mission Difficulties Summarised Mission Prospects Conclusion
Report on the Canonical Visitation of the Prefecture of Victoria Falls Mission, Northern Rhodesia, by Fr. James O’Mahony OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. With a copy cover letter addressed to Fr. Clement Neubauer OFM Cap., Minister General. The report on missionary activity is arranged under the following headings: I. Historical Development a. Origins b. Territory c. Primary Stations II. Missionary Approach a. Education b. Catholic Schools c. Preparatory Seminary d. African Religious Vocations III. Mission Prospects a. Difficulties b. Advantages c. Personnel d. Conclusion Livingstone: Church of St. Therese a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Maramba: Station of Christ the King a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Sichili: Station of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Mongu – Lealui a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Mankoya: Station of St. Joseph a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Kalabo: Station of St. Patrick a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Katima Mulilo (Caprivi Strip, South West Africa) a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters Senanga: Station of St. Peter and St. Paul (Sioma) Mongu: Station of St. Francis of Assisi a. Spiritual Matters and Horarium b. Material Matters – Friary, Church and Schools c. Financial Matters The report includes statistical forms re the personnel of the Victoria Falls Prefecture and notes re the ‘actual disposition of missionaries’ at the various mission stations. With financial statements and annual accounts re the mission for the years 1946-7 and 1947-8.
Report on the Livingstone Mission by Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. (1928-2006) for the Irish Capuchin Provincial Chapter. The report is divided into the following sections:
Statistics compiled by the Regular Superior regarding the Irish Capuchin missions in South Africa and Northern Rhodesia. The statistical forms were compiled for the Capuchin General Curia. The forms include information in respect of the numbers of friars ministering at mission stations, the local populace (both European and indigenous), the numbers of Catholics and non-Catholics, the numbers of mission schools, hospitals and orphanages founded, and the numbers of baptisms and communions. The file includes a list of Irish Capuchins resident at mission stations in both Northern Rhodesia and in South Africa in June 1947 and in June 1952.