Draft report on the history of Irish Capuchin mission in Zambia compiled by Fr. Donatus McNamara OFM Cap. for the Lexicon Cappucinum Project, International College of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Rome. The report includes the following sections: Historical Development of the Mission Outstanding Missionaries Mission Stations and Foundations Current Friaries Bibliography Development of the Capuchin Vice-Province of Zambia List of Vice-Provincial Superiors Biographical details for Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap., Fr. Killian Flynn OFM Cap., Br. Andrew O’Shea OFM Cap., Fr. Jude McKenna OFM Cap., Fr. Philip Baxter OFM Cap., Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Charles Hanley OFM Cap., Br. Declan O’Callaghan OFM Cap., Br. Hugh Raymond OFM Cap., Fr. Kieran Shorten OFM Cap., Fr. Godfrey Sinvula OFM Cap., Fr. Salavtor Quinn OFM Cap., Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., and Br. Rudolf Pieretti OFM Cap. Persons who had a significant relationship with the Mission: Bishop Bernard O’Riley and J.J. Conserdine.
File of photographic prints relating to visits by Fr. Albert Hayes OFM Cap. (1915-2005) to Zambia. Most of the prints are not captioned but include prints of the grave of Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. at Lukulu Mission taken in January 1985. Other prints show Fr. Albert greeting Zambian clerics and religious sisters and attending meetings.
A collection of photographic prints documenting the visitation of the Zambian Vice-Province by Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. Includes images of Fr. Eustace with Fr. Bruno McKnight OFM Cap., Regular Superior, Fr. Michael Duffy OFM Cap., Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. John Grace OFM Cap., Fr. Eugene Mooney OFM Cap., Fr. Philip Baxter OFM Cap., and Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap. The file includes images of the grave of Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. in Lukulu, the grave of Fr. Gerald Joyce OFM Cap. (d. 15 July 1944), superior of St. Patrick’s Mission in Sihole, Kalabo, and the first missionary to die in the Victoria Falls Prefecture, visits to Capuchin mission stations and parishes, the Chinyingi Suspension Bridge built by the Capuchin friars, religious sisters at hospitals and schools, and local inhabitants of the Western Province of Zambia.
Copy of Br. Andrew O’Shea’s oral account of his missionary work in Northern Rhodesia (later Zambia). With a copy cover letter (and reply) from Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap. to Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap, describing what they affirm is Br. Andrew’s 'Fioretti'. Br. Andrew served as a missionary in Africa from 1943-86. The script is given the following headings: • Father Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap. and Brother Xavier Cox OFM Cap. going on a journey. • As a farmer sees it and as a city lad sees it. • Somili and the Mubishopo – that is Monsignor Killian Flynn OFM Cap. • Monsignor and the Maramba Girls Lapa (compound). • Monsignor and the Sisters’ washing. • Father Raymond Dillane’s Silver Jubilee. • Father Raymond Dillane OFM Cap. • Father Albeus McQuillan OFM Cap. and Linda Friary. • The visit of the Fatima Statue of Our Lady to Mongu. • The Holy Ghost and the oil stocks. • My friend Kadom (by Father Christopher Crowley OFM Cap.). • Tripe or fishtails. • Kadom and the radio. • The grand finale of Kadom. • Snippets from mission life. • Father Albert O’Mahony OFM Cap. • Father James O’Mahony OFM Cap. • Father Aquinas Carroll OFM Cap. • African Holy Cross Sisters. • Sister Rudolf. • Fr. Capistran Singleton OFM Cap. • Brother Xavier Cox OFM Cap. • Sister Martin. • Father Albert O’Mahony OFM Cap. on his first walking tour. • Archbishop Matthews. • Cardinal Spellman. • A man from the agriculture department visits Lukulu. • Father Ronan Herlihy OFM Cap. and Brother Andrew go fishing. • Father Luke Browne’s attempt to cross the Zambezi in a jeep. • Mission Buildings. • Father Flannan Buckley OFM Cap. and the jam pots. • Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. • Monsignor’s typewriter and the donkeys. • Father Macanise, the donkeys and their scotch cart. • Father Brian Browne OFM Cap. and his method of winter heating. • Fr. Jerome MacQuillan OFM Cap. and the Divine Office. • Spenser flies his plane. • Father Albeus McQuillan OFM Cap. • Father Livinus Keane OFM Cap. • Brother Andrew O’Shea OFM Cap. • Another cook called Peter, and the marmalade. • Brother Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. and the bricks. • Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and cars. • The Thames trucks.
The ordination of Br. David Wahuna OFM Cap. at Mongu, Zambia. The print shows Monsignor Adrian Mung’andu, Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap.
A collection of prints of Irish Capuchins in Zambia. Most of the prints have been annotated by Br. Hugh Davis OFM Cap. (1931-2016). The file includes: • Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap. and Patrick Mayengo ‘with the Litunga, Ilute Yeta’ at the Ngonye Falls (or Sioma Falls) on the Zambezi River in Western Zambia. June 1981. • Fr. Philip Baxter OFM Cap. near the bridge crossing to Zimbabwe. • Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap. with Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. • Br. Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. with Fr. George O’Connor OFM Cap. and the Most. Rev. Donal R. Lamont, O. Carm., Bishop of Umtali, Zimbabwe. • Exterior view of Mangango Church (built by Br. Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap.). • Group photograph of Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap., Fr. Seán Cahill OFM Cap., Fr. Donat OFM Cap. (a Swiss friar), Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. and others at St. Bonaventure’s, Lusaka. • Fr. Patrick Lynch OFM Cap. and Fr. Donal O’Mahony OFM Cap. • Br. Vianney Holmes OFM Cap., Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap. and Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap. • Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap. on the rope bridge built by the American Capuchins over the Zambezi River. • Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. with Fr. Benignus Buckley OFM Cap. at Lukulu. • Br. Hugh Davis OFM Cap. (1931-2016) working as a welder with Sr. M. Matthew. It is noted that Sr. Matthew is from the Falls Road, Belfast. • Br. Vianney Holmes OFM Cap. with Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. • A Capuchin friar and a religious sister waiting alongside an aircraft in Zambia. Note: The file includes a cover letter to Fr. Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. (26 Jan. 2010).
A group of Capuchin friars at a retreat at Malengwa Friary, Zambia. The group includes Fr. Seán Cahill OFM Cap., Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap., Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap.
A group of Capuchin friars at a retreat at Malengwa Friary, Zambia. The group includes Fr. Seán Cahill OFM Cap., Fr. Noel Brennan OFM Cap., Fr. Theophilus Murphy OFM Cap., Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap.
