Documents relating to an application to the Commissioners of Charitable Donation and Bequests for Ireland for the appointment of Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Fr. Donal O’Mahony OFM Cap., and Fr. Peter Rodgers OFM Cap. (FMC) as trustees of various properties in Cork. The file includes a statutory declaration to be signed by the Capuchin friars and a copy of the order from the Charitable Commissioners confirming the appointment of the FMC members as trustees. The attached schedule provides particulars of the title to the various premises in Cork held by the Capuchins including Holy Trinity Church, the adjacent Friary and other properties such as Father Mathew Hall, and the friary, school and farm at Rochestown, County Cork (31 Mar. 1987).
A chronological history (from 1931-81) of the Irish Capuchin mission in Northern Rhodesia (later Zambia) compiled by Fr. Luke Browne OFM Cap. Particular attention is given to the arrival of the Capuchin missionary friars, the work of clerical and lay mission personnel, relations with local communities, evangelisation, the construction of mission stations, schools and hospitals in Barotseland (later the Western Province of the Republic of Zambia) and the general administration of the mission.
Diary of mass celebrants (and confessors) at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. Includes bookings for masses at St. Luke’s Hospital and at other locations.
Letters from solicitors regarding the potential purchase of 151 Church Street (part of the Father Mathew Hall property) by clients who hold the said premises under a lease made on 7 Sept. 1920 from Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap. and others to Robert Kavanagh for the term of 150 years at the nominal rent of 5d per year.
Lists of Capuchin friars for confessions, masses and other Christmas ceremonies in St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street. The file includes timetables for masses.
Photographic prints of Capuchin friars at religious ceremonies in the Senanga and Malengwa Missions in Zambia. The prints also show religious sisters (both European and Zambian) greeting the friars. The images were probably taken during a visitation by Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. Includes images of Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap., Fr. Bruno McKnight OFM Cap. and Fr. Michael Duffy OFM Cap. With covering envelope addressed to Fr. Pacificus Jennings OFM Cap., Capuchin Friary, Raheny, Dublin.
Clipping of an article by Paddy Walsh titled ‘A Visit to Ard Mhuire’ published in the 'Donegal People’s Press' (28 Dec. 1984). The article traces the history of the Ards estate and refers to the work of the friars at the retreat centre. The article includes a photographic print of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. (1912-1995), Fr. Albert Hayes OFM Cap. (1915-2005) and Br. Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. (1901-1998).
Letters from James P. Sweeney & Co., Falcarragh, Letterkenny, County Donegal, solicitors, and Seán Ó hUadhaigh & Son, 20 Eden Quay, Dublin, solicitors, re negotiations for the sale of cottage and plots of lands at Ards, Creeslough, to Anne Green and Monica Cassidy. The correspondence refers to the need for consent forms from the Commissioner of Charitable Donations and Bequests, information re title from the Land Registry, and a memorandum and articles re the vesting of certain lands at Ards with named trustees of the FMC Trust (enclosed).
