Papers of John Hagan, Irish College Rome (1904-1930)
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Archival list Papers of John Hagan, Irish College Rome (1904-1930) ARCHIVES PONTIFICAL IRISH COLLEGE, ROME HAG 1/ 1927/ DOCUMENTS OF 1927 1 1 January 1927 Holograph letter from J.J.Ryan, The Hermitage, Cab- ragh, Thurles (County Tipperary), to Hagan. Enclosing draft from his friend Sir J.J.Ryan. Marquis Maloney also promised a donation. Curran spent Christmas with J.F.[Ry]. 1 p 2 2 January 1927 Copy handwritten letter from Bishop John Carroll, Bi- shop's House, Lismore (Australia), to Fr.Durkin c/o Mr. J.McVeagh, 1 Gordon House, London W.(England), asking questions regarding Durkin's proposed further study, with a view to extending his leave of absence beyond August 1927. (Covering letter not extant.) 1 p 3 5 January 1927 Holograph card from Bishop A.Brownrigg, Kilkenny, to Hagan, in gratitude for his ingenious interpretation of the codex law 430. Further enclosing petition (not ex- tant) hoping the fee will be moderate. 2 pp 4 5 January 1926 Holograph letter from Bishop Laurence Gaughran, Bi- shop's House, Mullingar (County Westmeath), to Ha- gan, enclosing cheque for honorarium and fees. 1 p 5 December 1924- Canon Mullin and the Glasgow administratorship 5 January 1927 File of copy correspondence between Canon James Mullin, Glasgow Cathedral, and Fr.John Ritchie V.G. for Archbishop Mackintosh of Glasgow, further between Mullin and the 1834 HAG 1/ 1927/ Congregation of the Consistory; printed petition by priests of the archdio- cese; statements by Mullin on Frs.O'Brien and MacNally; his relations with Mackintosh; a summary of the case (Italian) [for the Holy Office]. In Decem- ber 1924 Mullin is asked to resign the cathedral administratorship for having incited priests against the ordinary; his statements present the case that he had been giving sympathetic support to Frs.O'Brien and MacNally in the ca- ses made against them by the archbishop; that he had then presented to Mac- kintosh that their treatment could endanger further supply of young Irish priests. A petition of 52 Glasgow priests against Mullin's resignation has not the expected effect; Mullin is removed to the parish of Cleland; he has recourse to the Holy Office. (The file, or at least the item dated 5 January 1927, reached Hagan via Fr.James Bastible; see letter of 20 January 1927.) 11 items 6 6 January 1926 Holograph letter from Donal A.Reidy, The Palace, Kill- arney (County Kerry), to (Hagan), enclosing petition for a dispensation (not extant). 1 p 7 9 January 1926 Holograph letter from T.H.Ellis, Ballyglunin, County Galway, to (Hagan). Through Hagan's mediation, he met the Archbishop of Tuam who was not in any way helpful but who now at least is aware of his case. He corresponds with 'West- port' [Dr.Browne]. Then stating that with regard to the Holy Office's require- ments he does not even know who denunciated him. Asking for advice on the reply he is expected to give them. 1 p 8 9 January 1926 Typescript letter signed P.Dunne, Archbishop's House, Dublin, to (Hagan), regretting his health is not the best and referring to 'the latest antics of Momo' [architect] as giving him disquiet. Mentioning Hagan's last letter which caused 'a flutter' with regard to the presidency of the synod, a point that had not struck the car- dinal until recently – 'perhaps Sbarretti would be welcome for the simple rea- 1835 HAG 1/ 1927/ son that he could nto stay'. Comments on John O'Reilly's sudden death and subsequent diocesan appointments. Concerning the Dominicans, the Belfast superioress has been declining Nolan's propositions of complaining directly to Rome about the Archbishop of Dublin; it seems Finbar Ryan and Nolan have fallen out. [Mother Mary] Raphael in Rathfarnham will do as Hagan suggests. Also enclosing diverse congregational documents (none extant), payment of fees and Mass intentions. 2 pp 9 10 January 1927 Typescript letter signed Seán T. (Ó Ceallaigh), Dublin, to Hagan. Cáit has been quite ill; they just returned from Tomcoole. Reporting mostly of the pre-Christmas meeting of all republican T.D.s, the first since the split. Though beginning unharmoniously, the meeting ended in an atmosphere of goodwill. A.O'C(on- nor)'s presidency needed to be confirmed; Dev.(alera) holding he himself had only resigned under protest and (O'Connor) needed to be legally elected and DeValera created no obstacles. During a private meeting [at Ó Ceallaigh's house], initiated by the Army D(evalera) and he represented F.F.(Fianna Fáil) and (A O'Connor) and Stack gave their points; the two I.R.A. men Hagan would not know. A friendly talk without tangible results, it created hope for future meetings and cooperation between republicans. Then expres- sing hope the elections will be held off until June to created 'a live organisa- tion in all parts of the 26 counties'. Doubting that Sinn Fein would have the means to put up a numerous opposition despite their talk of candidates in all constituencies. He talked to P.T. [P.T.Keohane] at length. Finaly remarking on the way in which the French royalist party has taken badly against the pa- pacy since the denunciation of the Action Française – 'the Pope is now as popular in Royalist cirlces in France as he is in Portadown…'. 2 pp 10 11 January 1927 Handwritten letter from ['Sr.Rd'] [Fr.Morrissey, Dub- lin], to 'Carissima' [Hagan], in thanks for his letters; commenting on a sudden death of [P…] leaving a wife and child. He had not heard about Tizi. Also commenting on 'your assistant'; with Con's influence he should be able to do good. MacCaffrey's 'S.O.S.' concerning Maynooth caused turmoil but also gave rise to satire; re- peating items from K.(eohane). Then referring to 'Visitator II'[…], Cronin and 'Sr.Patrick' [… ] who has 'downed (and) outed herself'. Also referring to 1836 HAG 1/ 1927/ Fr.O'Reilly's death, 'N.B.'[Archbishop Byrne]; explaining a recent telegram to Hagan; Fr.Myles O'Rourke's operation, other cases of illness; Fr.O'Lough- lan's trouble over money. [Reference to his own career as viewed by K.(eo- hane).] Then stating that nothing can be done about (Sr.Mary) Celsus who loves to praise Hagan; at least she has no information to give. Adding finally speculations about diocesan appointments for Lennon's place; 'Visit[ator] II' […] is not likely to live long. 4 pp 11 11 January 1927 Holograph letter from Archbishop T.P.Gilmartin, St. Jarlath's, Tuam (County Galway), to Hagan. Thanking him for the chalice and ciborium; enclosing cheque for [Connemara]. Detailing his travelling plans for a pilgrimage to Palestine; he will be in Rome at the end of May. Yesterday Fr.Ellis called; calling it a mysterious case in which he cannot see how he can help. Then stating that the Tuam Franciscans are making moves to have a 1830 decree revoked to attain the same status as the Presentation and Christian Brothers; so far he holds back from acting. Enclosing a petition (not extant). 2 pp 12 11 January 1927 Holograph letter from Bishop Bernard Hackett, Bi- shop's House, John's Hill, Waterford, to (Hagan). Pro- mising any information about the nullity case. Agree- ing with him in a matter concerning the novitiate and Dr.Sheehan. Stating Fr. Kiely is giving all satisfaction. Enclosing small note on payment of fees. 2 items 13 11 January 1927 Typescript letter signed Thomas F.Chisholm of the Irish Travel Agency, 24 Suffolk Street, Dublin, to Hagan, in thanks for having recommended their agency to various religious houses. Asking about the celebrations of the Irish College to coincide a proposed trip to Assisi on the close of the Franciscan anniversa- ry year. 1 p 1837 HAG 1/ 1927/ 14 12 January 1927 Holograph letter from Cardinal Patrick O'Donnell, Ara Coeli, Armagh, to Hagan, expressing his worries about Hagan's health. The Congregation of the Council com- municated the Pope's approval of the proposed synod; O'Donnell is to desig- nate his legate who would preside. Then asking Hagan about his preference for a spiritual director; both Dr.E.O'Doherty, and Dr.[Sharkey], Derry, had been mentioned. The standing committee will meet on Tuesday. Also com- menting that the vice-rector (Curran)'s latest communication was very posi- tive. 4 pp 15 12 January 1927 Holograph letter from Joseph Deery, secretary to the Pontifical Work of the Propagation of the Faith, 22 Par- liament Street, Dublin, to Hagan, introducing himself as Fr.Kennedy's successor. Asking for assistance in beginning work, and ask- ing for subscription to the Acta. 3 pp 16 13 January 1927 Holograph letter from J.Gogarty, 87 West Street, Dro- gheda (County Louth), to Hagan. He will soon return to Rome in a matter which has the cardinal's approval. Enclosing copy letter of recommendation from Monsignor Segrave, St.Pe- ter's, Drogheda, for Gogarty who is seeking out the authorities to have a diocesan censure on him revoked and gain permission to celebrate Mass again. [partly Latin] 2 items 17 13 January 1927 Typescript letter signed M.Maher, administrator, The Presbytery, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Hagan. Ask- ing for assistance in historical points about Bishop James O'Hurley of Emly, circa 1640, and succession to the see; also about the location of Archbishop Kearney of Cashel's death; hoping to publish a booklet about the bishops of Emly. He writes 'not only from innate love of 1838 HAG 1/ 1927/ truth but also from the disgust I have got in observing how carelessly historians write down falsehoods with the most frigid indifference'.