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- c.1931 (Creation)
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1 p.; manuscript
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A note with dates and names tracking the arrival and assignment of Irish Capuchin friars to the United States from 1902 to 1926.
The Early Years (1902–1910):
• 1902–1908: Lists Luke (Fr. Luke Sheehan) in Aden, confirming his early mission work in Arabia before moving to America.
• 1910: Shows the initial arrival in Oregon with Luke and Casimir in Hermiston, and Leonard in Harrisburg.
Growth and Expansion (1911–1915):
• 1911: Records Benignus in Harrisburg and Camillus and Edward in Roseburg. A note indicates Edward returned in 1923.
• 1913: Notes the arrival of Fr. Brendan (O’Callaghan) in November, who would later become a long-term leader in Abbottstown.
• 1915: Mentions the arrival of Adrian, Ferdinand, and Anthony in September.
Post-World War (1919–1926):
• 1919–1920: Shows a new wave of friars, including Raphael, Gabriel, Urban, Stephen, Vincent, and Ambrose.
• 1924: A particularly busy year for arrivals, listing Pacificus, Finbarr, Isidore, Albert, Reginald, and Damian.
• 1926: The final entries on this sheet record Berchmans and Enda arriving in January.
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- Delaney, Enda, 1899-1946, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Sharkett, Adrian, 1879-1965, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Sheehan, Luke, 1873-1937, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Butler, Casimir, 1876-1958, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Walsh, Edward, 1881-1961, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Bibby, Albert, 1877-1925, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- O’Callaghan, Brendan, 1880-1952, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Killian, Camillus, 1872-1941, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Quinn, Raphael, 1888-1940, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Cantillon, Berchmans, 1880-1942, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Harrington, Gabriel, 1893-1953, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Murtagh, Stephen, 1894-1980, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Brunton, Ambrose, 1894-1974, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- Kerwick, Vincent, 1883-1965, Capuchin priest (Subject)
- O’Callaghan, Finbarr, 1879-1963, Capuchin priest (Subject)