Reference code
IE CA DL/2/3/9
Title
Invitations to Opening of New Ard Mhuire Friary
Date(s)
- 3 Nov. 1966-10 Nov. 1966 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
47 items; Manuscript; typescript
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
Letters to Fr. Hilary McDonagh OFM Cap. responding to invitations to attend the blessing and opening of the Capuchin House of Studies and the new Ard Mhuire Friary on 13 Nov. 1966. The attendees included many local parish priests, Capuchin friars, members of other religious congregations and various lay people involved in the construction of the buildings. The file also includes a copy of the official declaration of the blessing of the foundation (in Latin) signed by Fr. Conrad O’Donovan OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, a list of donations to the building fund, an invitation card to the solemn blessing and opening and a menu card for the celebratory dinner.