CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/1 O'Keeffe (Callan) Cases, 1869-77 ...

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/1
O'Keeffe (Callan) Cases, 1869-77
Files Contents
I Letters, Pamphlets, Press Cuttings, etc., 1869-77
II Undated Letters, Pamphlets, etc.
III Ecclesiastical Documents, 1870-72
IV Legal Documents, 1869-77, and I.E.R. Articles, 1913

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/1
File II: O'Keeffe - Letters, Pamphlets, e t c . , Undated
No. Description
1 (Rev.?) J. Lynch to Cardinal, enclosing "Fr. O''Keeffe's Last".
2 Post-script from Mgr. E. McCabe to Cardinal re Dr. O'Hanlon's
opinion on O ' K.'s suspension.
3 Incomplete letter of +Leahy to Cardinal re his efforts to mediate in O'K.'s case.
4 Printed list of 28 Questions for Canonists on the O 'Keeffe v..
Cullen case, with answers in Mgr. McCabe's handwriting (?).
Plus 4 more copies.
5 V.Rev. Jas. Redmond, Arklow, to Cardinal, with sympathy, but giving
opinion that a Protestant jury will find for O'K.
6 Incomplete letter referring to a University plan involving T.C D.
and Cath. Univ.
7 Extensive notes against O ' K . ' s claims, in McCabe 's handwriting.
8 Mgr. L. Forde to Cardinal, with suggestions on dealing with O'K.
Latin notes in Card. Cullen's handwriting, with printed extracts pasted on, re
clerics having recourse to secular courts.
10 Eight printed pages of notes proving the Cardinal's powers to penalize Fr. O'K., etc.
quotations from Councils, etc., but some of these have been cut out.
11 Announcement (of Fr. O ' K . ? ) to the parishioners that Card. Cullen
has referred the case of the parish to Rome and in the meantime he
is to send missionary priests to the parish.
12 Printed leaflet "To the Six Catholic Jurors"; signed Nemesis -
a scathing condemnation of their part in finding against Cardinal.
13 Rev. R. O'Keeffe v. Card. Cullen - Handwritten notes explaining
Fr. O'K.'s case and the "Demurrer".
14 Press-cutting (Weekly Register): Editorial on the Callan Case, denouncing Chief
Justice Whiteside's command to the jury to find for Fr. O'K. against Cardinal.
15 Some rough notes vindicating Cardinal's jurisdiction and proceedings in O'K.'s case.

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File III: Q'Keeffe: Ecclesiastical Documents, 1870-72
No. Description
1 Handwritten copy of Correspondence between Fr. O'K., Dr. McDonald
V.G., and +Walsh (Ossory), 1870-71.
2 Copies of three letters of Dr. McDonald, V . G . , to Fr. O'K., 1870.
Also 11 Queries on ecclesiastical aspects of O'K. case, with un-
finished answer to the first.
And copy of Plaintiff's "Demurrer" in case v. Card. Cullen, 31 July, 1872.
3 Latin document from Card. Cullen declaring Far. O'K. suspended, etc
13 Nov., 1871. (39 copies)
4 Some documents clipped together:-
Leaflet (5 copies): Documents connected with Callan parish -Copy of suspension, with
accompanying letter from Cardinal to parish clergy - Decree of Interdict on parish church,
with accompanying letter. Nov.-Dec, 1871.
Correspondence between Cardinal and Fr. O'K. , 1869-71; also Dr. McDonald, V.G., etc.
And copy of decree of suspension (no. 3 above)
5 5 more copies of the Correspondence (no. 4 above); one copy has
some marginal notes.
6 Account of Callan case in Italian.
7 Handwritten statement on O 'K. case, with Questions for Canonists
and some Answers. (A. O;'Hagan, 6/9/72).
8 Printed document in Italian: 3 Queries re O'K. case, with lengthy
answers.
9 Circular of +Moran to Ossory Clergy re May Devotions (1872).
It includes request to pray for "one distracted district of this
Diocese", where there is danger of schism.
10 Printed document of Propaganda re Callan case: Animadversiones
(in Latin) and Osservazioni Ulteariori (in Italian), 1872.
(8 copies).
11 Latin notes on Censures, in Card. Cullen's handwriting.

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File IV: O.'Keeffe: Legal Documents, 1869-77; Articles, 1913
No. Date
1 18 Dec. , 1869
2 1869-71
3 27 May, 1871
4 26 Feb. , '72
5 11 Apr. , '72
6 31 July, '72
7 31 July, '72
8 29 Aug., '72
9 13 Nov. , 187
2
10 22 Nov. , '72
11 1872
Description
O ' K . v.+Walsh: Copy of Summons and Plaint.
O'K. v. Card. Cullen: Brief for Defendant. (A. O'Hagan).
S.I. (Sub-Inspector of Police?), Callan, to Co. Inspector re need for more
policemen, with brief note signed JH. Brackey, C.I., 28 May.
O ' K . v. Cullen: Summons and Plaint (W..R. Meredith) 2 copies.
O'K. V. Cullen: Copy Defences(3). (Laurence. Mooney, Attorney).
O ' K . v. Cullen: Plaintiff's Demurrer. (A. O'Hagan)
O ' K . v. Cullen: Copy Opinion of John O'Hagan, Q.C. ( A . O'Hagan).
O ' K . v. Cullen: Opinion of Counsel for Defendant (C. Palles, J.
O'Hagan, R . P . Carton). (A. O'Hagan)
O ' K . v. Cullen: Memorandum re Evidence. (A. O'H.)
O ' K . v. Cullen: Affidavit of Fr. O'K. (Meredith).
O ' K . v. Cullen: Brief of Documents referred to Plaintiff's Case. (W.R.
Meredith).
12 12 May, 1873 0"K. v. Cullen: Evidence for Cardinal - history of
Canon Law, etc. (7 copies)
13 Feb.-July, '73 O ' K . v. Cullen: Plaintiff's Demurrer: Pro and Con.
(W.R. Meredith)
14 1872-73
15 7 Aug.1873
16 2 Jan., '74
17 1875
18 1875
19 1875
20 1875
O ' K . v. Cullen: Defendant's Costs - £1,508.(A.0'H.)
Press Cutting (Express) : Letter of Fr. O'Keeffe to Gladstone.
O ' K . v. Cullen: Chief Justice's Report (213 pp.).
Pamphlet: O ' K . v. McDonald, by Rev. W.J. Walsh, D.D.
(incomplete).
Pamphlet (62 p p . ) : O ' K . v. McDonald: Baron Dowse's Charge. (From
I. E . R . ) 2 copies.
Pamphlet (71 p p . ) : O ' K . v. Cullen: Judge Barry's Judgment in case
for New Trial.
O ' K . v. Cullen: Appeal in Court of Exchequer Chamber.
21 10 Oct., '76 Pamphlet: The Callan Case Stated, by Fr. O'K.
22 Feb.-May, 1913 "The O'Keeffe Cases" by + W . J . Walsh, I.E.R. (two
copies; also a copy of first part, in an envelope)

CARD. CULLEN File I: Letters, 1869-76 (McDonald, +Moran) Section 48/2
Dr. McDonald to Card. Cullen (continued):
No. Date Main Topics
21 18 Nov.1871 O'K., having refused to receive Cardinal's
letter, is likely to take him to court. New curates for Callan.
22 10 Jan.,'72 How O'K. deceives his followers.
Excommunication not advisable.
O'K. trying to connect his "Academy" with South
Kensington.
23 8 May,'73 Copy of suspension was posted on Friary church
door on 26 Nov.,'71; another copy was served on Fr. O'K., but he refused it.
+Moran, mostly to Card. Cullen, 1872-76:
24 20 Mar.,'72 How he was received by priests, people and Bishop
(Walsh) in Kilkenny. Hoping to get possession of Callan parish church
and outlying church.
25 23 Mar.,'72 Fr. Martin appointed Adm. at Callan.
26 9 Oct.,'72 (In Dublin) Fr. O'K.'s mob demonstrates at Callan
Friary during Mission. +Moran has complained to Lord Chancellor.
27 29 Nov.,1872 O'K. losing support and lacking money.
28 21 Dec,'72 Case of Harkin (Inspector) v. Fr. O'K.
29 29 Apr.,'73 Problems in getting witnesses.
The Times gives Fr. O'K. little chance of success.
30 10 May, 1876 Fr. O'K.'s household has broken up.
Callan schools need organizing.
31 12 May, '76 Fr. O'K. in trouble over money.
32 17 May, '76 Fr. O'K. must prove his repentance by handing over
the parochial house, etc.
33 18 May, '76 Fr. O'K.'s conversion would be a miracle.
34 21 May, '76 Time enough to discuss pension when he surrenders
parochial property.
35 25 May, '76 Fr. O'K. can surrender the property to Fr. Nolan,
Adm., Callan.
36 27 May, '76 It will be hard to raise £100 per annum for him.
37 28 May, '76 O ' K . has made no move in Callan yet.
38 29 May, '76 +Moran has written to O ' K . to hasten surrender of
the property.
39 30 May, '76 Fr. O ' K . shows no repentance.
29 May, '76 (Copy enclosed) Fr. O ' K . to +Moran, asking for £150 to meet pressing
demands; also seeking particulars of the annuity he is to get.

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File I: O’Keefe: Letters, Pamphlets, Press cuttings, etc. , 1869-1877
No. Date Description
1 1 Sep., 1869 (Copy) Letter of Submission from Fr. Robt. 0'Keeffe to +Walsh
(Ossory).
2 1869-70 Printed copy of Correspondence with +Lynch (Carlow), Card. Cullen,
+Walsh, V. Rev. E. McDonald, V.G,. etc
3 29 Sep., 1870
V. Rev. E. McDonald, V . G . , Kilkenny, to Card. Cullen asking
advice re suspension of Fr. O'Keeffe. (Proposed letter to him enclosed).
4 2 Dec, 1870 Fr. R. O'Keeffe to +Lynch (Carlow), agreeing to agreeing to
postpone case against +Walsh if costs are paid.
3 Dec, 1870 Fr. O'K. to +Lynch, saying that on Dr. O'Hanlon's advice he will
drop the: case if costs are paid.
10 Dec, 1870 Dr. J. O'Hanlon, Maynooth, to "My dear Lord" (probably +Lynch) re
the latter's competence to act as judge in case of O'K. V. +Walsh.
5 1 Feb., 1871 Fr. O 'K . to Kilkenny Moderator re his case against Fr. Walsh.
6 30 Mar., 1871 Leaflet by Fr. O 'K . quoting a denunciation of him by Rev. P. Neary,
C . C . , in the chaplain's book at Callan Workhouse.
7 9 June, 1871
8 8 Aug., 1871
9 26 Aug. , '71
10
11
27 Aug., 1871
29 Sep.,
26 Nov.,
1871
'71
12 27 Nov., '71
Short note in Cardinal's handwriting re charge of violating seal of
confession.
Lewis Harkin, Kilkenny, to Fr. O 'K . re application for grant of salary for
new school in Callan.
M. Maher, Clerk of Callan Union, to Fr. O'K., with extract from Master's
report re Chaplain's Failure to attend a patient in Workhouse.
(On back of same two sheets) Fr. O'K. to Chairman of Callan Union
workhouse, replying to above charge and accusing Workhouse officials of
boycotting him.
Dr. J. 0'Hanlon (of Maynooth), Lisdoonvarna, to Fr. O 'K . , re validity of
censures, etc
Rev. Wm. Martin, Callan, to Card. Cullen, re publishing suspension of
Fr. O 'K . , etc
W,.R. Meredith (solicitor), Dublin, to Card. Cullen, serving notice of
proceedings against Cardinal for alleged defamatory libel on Fr. O'K.
13 Dec, 1871 Press Cutting(Waterford Citizen), with letter (24
Dec) from Fr. O 'K . , complaining of a libellous article, preceded by
a brief editorial comment. Also three other items on the Callan
affair.
14 26 Dec, '71 Rev. Wm. Martin, Callan, to Card. Cullen, acknowledging copies of
suspension and interdict, and telling of Fr. O 'K 's Mass and his
adherents' demonstration.

20 Dec, '71 (Attached) Rev. W. Martin to Cardinal, saying he had read the
decree of interdict of the parish

CARD.CULLEN File I; O'Keeffe Papers, 1869-77 Section 48/1
No. Date Description
29 11 May, 1873 Dr. Wm. J. Walsh, Maynooth College, to Cardinal,
quoting an old Cashel Provincial Statute relevant to the O'Keeffe case.
30 31 May, 1873 A. O'Hagan to Cardinal re application for new trial.
He requests £700 for Counsel's fees.
31 4 June,'73 R. Armstrong (Counsel), Dublin, to Cardinal, assuring
him that an error was made and the verdict could not stand.
32 15 July,'73 Press-Cutting (Waterford Citizen?) Editorial:
A Cardinal in the Witness-Box (taken from N.Y. Tribune ).
33 July,'73 Press-Cutting: Letter of Rev. Robt. O'Keeffe to The
Times, arguing that his suspension by Card. Cullen was invalid.
Also one from Fredk. W. Heygate on the Irish National Board of
Education in relation to the Callan Schools,
34 3 Mar.,'74 W. Hayden, Kilkenny, to Cardinal, re proving O'K.'s
suspension at the Assizes. The Callan Prisoners' Friends want the Cardinal as a witness.
Dr. Walsh of Maynooth is expected to prove the suspension and "extinguish O'K.".
Mar1874. W. Hayden to Cardinal, saying Fr. Shortal of the College will call on him.
35 '73-'75 +P. Leahy, Thurles, to Cardinal, re authority to
proceed extrajudicially in O ' K . ' s case.
36 1875 ? Incomplete letter from a theologian in Templemore to
Cardinal re the writer's competence as a witness in
the O'K.case.
Also refers to writings of "Nun of Kenmare".
37 Good Fri.,1876 Fr. R. O'Keeffe, Callan, to a Bishop, begging him to
ask Card. Cullen "to spare my life".
38 12 May, '76 Fr. Robt. O'Keeffe, at Dublin, to Cardinal (in Italian), expressing contrition and begging absolution
from censures. 15 May, '76 Fr. R. O'K., Dublin, to Cardinal Cullen (in Italian), with a more detailed list of his
misdeeds. (These two letters seem to be drafts or copies).
39 10 Oct.,'76 Pamphlet (16 pp.): The Callan Case Stated, by Father
O'Keeffe, in which he tries to justify himself and accuses the Cardinal and +Moran of
treating him unjustly and leaving him to starve.
40 20 Feb.,'77 Wm.R. Meredith (solicitor), Dublin, to Cardinal, re
payment of agreed annuity of £200 to Fr. O'K. from Callan parish.

CARD. CULLEN File I: O'Keeffe Papers, 1869-77 Section 48/1
No. Date Description
14 5 Feb.,'72 (Attached) Rev. W. Martin to V. Rev. Dr. McDonald,
(contd.) asking dispensations from banns and telling of Fr.
O ' K . ' s collection for expenses of his suit against the Cardinal.
13 Feb., '72 (Attached) Rev. W. Martin to Card. Cullen re Fr.
O ' K . ' s collection, etc.
23 Feb., 1872 (Attached) Rev. W. Martin to Card. Cullen, re Fr.O ' K . ' s placards, his
opposition to the Poor Law
Guardians, the curates' "Stations" and those of
Fr. O ' K .
15 21 Mar., '72 Rev. P. Skelly, Callan, to Card. Cullen, recounting
his misfortunes since ordination, and begging help in getting a mission.
16 1872 Pamphlet "Cardinal Cullen and the P.P. Callan",
containing correspondence dating from Aug. '69 to Feb. '72 (3 copies with 44 pages in
each, but another copy with 64 pages goes to 11 July, '72). One copy contains two small
posters advertising the pamphlet and appealing for subscriptions. There are brief
annotations by the Cardinal.
17 10 Aug., '72 Cutting from Daily Express, with long letter from
Fr. O'K. to Gladstone, charging Card. Cullen with exceeding his powers, and likewise
some Govt. departments.
18 29 Sep., '72 +Moran, Kilkenny, to Card. Cullen(in Paris) re big
demonstration by Fr. O'K.
19 18 Oct., '72 Arthur O'Hagan(solicitor), 9 Harcourt St., to Card.
Cullen, saying Palles had withdrawn as Counsel in Callan case, and Armstrong should
be retained instead.
20 20 Oct.,'72 +Moran, Kilkenny, to Card. Cullen, on great successof Mission.
21 31 Oct1872 Arthur O'Hagan, 9 Harcourt St., to Cardinal, saying
Fr. O'K. is trying to have the trial in December, and also to be
reinstated as School Manager.
22 12 Nov.,'72 Fr. O ' K . v. Card. Cullen: Letter from A. O'Hagan
(Cardinal's Attorney) to W . R . Meredith (O'K.'s Attorney), proposing
postponement of trial because of serious illness of Mgr. Forde, an
important witness.
23 13 Nov.,'72 +Moran, Kilkenny, to Card. Cullen, saying Dr. Bermingham is working
on the O'Keeffe case.
24 Sep.69-Nov.72 Brief notes re O'Keeffe case in Cardinal's hand-
writing.
25' 1869-70 List of documents re O ' K . in Cardinal's writing.
26 14 Jan.,'73 A. O'Hagan to Cardinal, saying O ' K . ' s demurrer is
being held.
27 25 Jan.,'73 A. O'Hagan to Cardinal, saying the demurrer trial
seemed to be "in our favour".
28 2 Feb.,'73 Note with copy of letter of Card. Barnabo, 20/1/'70,
reproving O 'K. for his grave offence.

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Letters and Documents re O'Keeffe Cases, 1869-76
Files Contents
I Letters from Dr. E. McDonald and +Moran, 1869-76
II Miscellaneous Letters, 1869-72 and Undated.
III Letters of Fr. O ' K . , Documents, Press-Cuttings, 1869-76
IV "Workhouse Papers", 1861; Documents re O'K., 1869-76, etc
V Documents, Books, e t c . , 1869 -1876

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No Date
1
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14 Oct. 1870
2 16 Oct. 1870
3 22 Oct. 1870
4 27 Oct. ,'70
5 30 Oct. 1870
6 6 Nov. 1870
7 11 Nov. 1870
8 21 Nov. 1870
9
10
11
24
27
5
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
1870
1870
1870
12 8 Dec. ,'70
File I: O'Keeffe Letters, 1869-76 (McDonald +Moran)
Dr. McDonald, V.G. , Ossory, to Mgr. Forde , V . G . , Dublin, 1870-72
Main Topics
Wishes to consult re O'K.
Possible consequences of publishing O'K.'s suspension
Church laws bearing on this case.
(Incomplete) Questions of procedure.
Legal problems.
Wants to ensure correctness of citation.
Thanks for citation.
Should O'K. be cited for proceeding against curate?
Bishop ready to suspend O'K.
Citation for proceeding against Fr. Jn. Walshe.
O ' K . suggests arbitrators - +Lynch(Carlow), O'Hanlon (Maynooth).
McDonald has no faith in the latter.
Arbitration ruled out because O'K. insisted on costs of his present action being
paid.
Arbitration on O ' K . ' s terms being impossible, should he be cited?
13 20 Dec. ,'70
O'K., having failed to appear when summoned, has been cited again for 2
Jan. McD. feared to sentence him in case notoriety ratione delicti had not
been fully proved. McD. has consulted Cardinal as to whether Apostolicae
Sedis binds in Ireland.
14 ? End of a missing letter.
Dr. McDonald to +Lynch(Carlow): 1870
15 11 D e c 1870 As +Walsh and McD. must be witnesses in O'K. v. Fr.
Walshe case next day, McD. Cannot call on +Lynch, but will write.
16 12 Dec.,'70 O'K . has been suspended for proceeding against Jr.
Walshe.
Dr. McDonald to Card. Cullen, 1871-73:
17 12 June,1871 Long letter explaining why O'K. could neither be
left in Callan nor transferred, why a regular ecclesiastical trial, could not succeed, and how
the publication of a suspension might lead to further litigation.
18 13 July,'71 (From Harrogate) O'K. having served a writ on McD.,
the latter wonders what steps the Cardinal proposes to take.
19 5 Aug.,'71 Intrigues in Ossory. O'K. rejected suggestion
of transfer and demanded £500.

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File II: Miscellaneous Letters, 1869-72 & Undated
No Date Particulars
1 1869? +E. Walsh (Ossory) to Card. Cullen, saying Fr. O'K.
had threatened him with a civil writ unless he dismissed his two curates.
The Bishop had instructed the curates to contradict two false
statements of Fr. O ' K . ' s .
2 16 Sep.,1870 W. Crone ( ? ) , Charleville, to Mgr. Forde, seeking introduction to
invalids at Funchol, Madeira.
3
1870?
Rev. P. MacCabe, Glasthule, to Mgr. Forde, saying Dr. McManus
showed no sign of drink while there.
4 8 Oct.,'70
5 18 Mar.1871
6 14 May, '71
7 1 July,'71
8 17 July,'71
9 18 July,'71
10 12 Nov. 1871
11 27 Nov.'71
12 ?
13
14
1871?
10 Jan. 1872
Mgr. E. McCabe, Kingstown, to Mgr. Forde, saying Fr. Geo. Harold had
engaged McManus to supply Masses. The latter still giving scandal, by drink.
Rev. Jas. Redmond, Arklow, to Card. Cullen, saying what he has heard of
Fr. O ' K . and conveying suggestions on dealing with him.
Rev. Patk. Neary, C . C . , Callan, to Card. Cullen, sending ballads, etc., re
Callan troubles; difficulty in getting copies of letters to Card. Barnabo , etc.
M. Cahill, Ballyragget, to Card. Cullen, re O'K. case; The schism having
spread even into Cashel diocese, a Bishop should be appointed at once; the
two hot-headed curates should be replaced by sensible ones; Fr. O'K. should
be conciliated, while power should be got to act vigorously if necessary;
public opinion of right-minded priests and laymen should be sought; the
Augustinians should be used. Fr. O ' K . very sensitive to lay public opinion.
Mary Anne Phelan, Callan N . S . , to Card. Cullen, reporting on her school's
success despite F r . O ' K . ' S opposition, and asking Cardinal to speak in her
favour to National Board.
W.R. Meredith(Solr.), Dublin, to Fr. O'K., warning of possible
consequences of having Neary arrested.
Rev. John Walsh, C.C,Callan, to Mgr. Moran, saying
Fr. O'K. had refused a registered letter (possibly
from Cardinal) and had threatened legal proceedings
against Cardinal.
W. R. Meredith, Dublin, to Rev. Wm. Martin C.C, Callan, threatening
legal proceedings on behalf of Fr. O'K. for reading and posting up a
defamatory document signed by Card. Cullen.
Formal note saying Rev. R. O'Keeffe will call on Card. Cullen.
+Ed. Walshe, Kilkenny, to Card. Cullen, re danger: of publishing
suspension of Fr. O ' K . , and suggesting that the curates might hold
"Stations" in their own large house.
Cutrates (?) of Callan to Cardinal Cullen
Section 48/2

CARD. CULLEN File II: Miscellaneous, 1869-76 & Undated Section 48/2
No. Date Particulars
30 12 May, '73 W.B. Gordon(?), 10 Downing St., to Mgr. Woodlock,
re interview with Gladstone on Callan Schools.
31 27 Aug., '73 Geo. T. Macartney(Protestant), Ballymoney, Co. An-
trim, with copies of two letters of his to Fr. O'K. strongly
disapproving of his disobedience to Church authority.
32 31 Dec, '73 Rev. Ed. 0'Dwyer, Rome, begging Card. Cullen's
pardon for aiding Fr. O' K.[See also 19 above]
33 17 July, '75 John O'Hagan, Dublin, to Card. Cullen, saying he
gave Dr. McDonnell's(sic) solicitor a loan of some
documents from the Cardinal's case.
34 18 July, '75 Card. Cullen to Mgr. McCabe, saying Dr. McDonald
wants Mgr. McC. to attest the validity of Dr. McD.'s
censures on Fr. O ' K .
35 11 Oct., 75
36 20 Jan, '76
18 Jan., '76
Card. Cullen, Dublin, to Fr. O ' K . , with a set of queries re
Fr. O ' K . ' s delinquencies.
Jn. O'Hagan, Dublin, to Card. Cullen, saying the trial will
probably not sit again during that term, (Copy, attached) Pr.
O' K . to Jn. 0'Began, saying he cannot survive if O ' H . ' s
client continues to withhold his means of living.
37 22 Feb., '76 R. Armstrong, Dublin, to Cardinal re O'K.'s "in-
famous postcards" to Cardinal.
8 Mar., '72 (Attached) R. Armstrong, Kilkenny,, to
Cardinal re
discharge of men accused of trying to demolish Fr.
0 'K.. 's house .
26 May, '76 (Attached) R. Armstrong, Dublin, to Cardinal, ex-
pressing doubt re Fr. O ' K . ' s professed repentance.
38 1876? Dr. Wm. J. Walsh, Kilkenny, to Cardinal, saying
there was a fair chance of acquittal in some of the eases at
least.
39 1872? Incomplete letter (signature missing) to Cardinal,
suggesting procedures for (a) excluding Fr. O'K. from
voting for Coadjutor and (b) trying him for his
delinquencies.
40 ? Long P.S. from J. O ' R . to Card. Cullen, claiming
he was unfairly dismissed from his post as a most successful
classical teacher.

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File III: Letters of Fr. O ' K . , Documents, Press-Cuttings, 1869-76
No. Date Description
1 7 -Aug., '69 Fr. 0'K . to Card. Cullen, complaining of unfair
treatment by Dr. Walsh and suggesting Dr. Lynch as mediator.
2 Aug.-Oct., '69 Collection of documents (copies);-
20 Aug., '69 Fr. O ' K . to +Walsh (Ossory) complaining of Bishop and curates and
demanding removal of the latter. Notice to Curates re certain duties.
20 Aug., '69 Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal, demanding +Lynch's inter-
vention.
Unsigned latin letter (draft) from Kilkenny to
Bishop of Montpellier (France) requesting leave for nuns
to come to Callan and promising them every help.
21 Sep., '69 FR. O ' K . to Cardinal, deploring his attitude and
+Walsh's refusal to admit the nuns to Callan, and threatening to use "every
proper means". 11 Oct., '69 Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal, threatening to bring the case "before
the Vatican Council and giving a long account of his dealings with +walsh about the nuns.
3 6 Oct., '69 Lady Clifden(?), Gowran, to Fr. O ' K . , saying the
Lord Lieut.'s visit will be too short for him to go to Callan.
7 Oct., '69 (Attached) Fr. O'K.. to Cardinal, saying Lady Clifden will be pleased to
hear that the French nuns will soon arrive, through Cardinal's intervention.
4 9 Nov., Fr. O ' K , to +Lynch, complaining of his curates'
negligence re sick-calls, etc.
5 20 Nov., '70 (Copy) Fr. O ' K . to Dr. E. McDonald (V. G.), saying
Dr. McD.'s agent had assaulted him, he (O'K,.) had apologized to +Walsh on Cardinal's advice,
but he regretted he would now have to cite both +Walsh and McD. to a secular court. 21
Nov., '70 (Copy; attached) Fr. O ' K . to +Lynch, with copy of above letter to DR. MCD.
and invitation to +Lynch to act as peacemaker if he wishes.
6 1 Feb., '71 Press-Cutting (Kilkenny Moderator): Letter of O'K.
re his action v. Fr. Walsh, C . C . Handwritten notes
attached (against O'K.).
7 12 Apr., '71 Fr. O ' K . to MIL. Maher, Callan, threatening to denounce him at Mass if
he does not come to Fr. O'K.. for Paschal communion.
8 6 Aug., '71 (Copies) Fr. O ' K . to Education Secretaries, saying
insists on the rules in his schools, and referring to Mr. Harkin, Inspector, as a Judas. •
6Aug., '71 Fr. O ' K . to Educ. Sees., complaining of Miss Phel-an's "opposition school".
8 Aug., '71 Fr. O ' K . to Dr. McDonald, complaining of violent
conduct and language by Fr. Neary and his'gang.
9 15 Sep., '71 Fr. O ' K . to Education Secretaries, accusing the
Inspector (Harkin) of reporting falsely on his female school.
10 7 Oct., '75 (2 copies) Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal, begging him and
+Moran to spare his life, but maintaining he is

CARD. CULLEN
No. Date
11 16 Jan.,
17 Jan.
18 Jan.
File III: Letters of O ' K . , etc., 1869-76 Section 48/2
Description
76 (Copies) Fr. O ' K . to A, O'Hagan, entreating a settlement in his
case v. Card. Cullen. Jn. O'Hagan to Fr. O ' H . , saying he should write .
through his attorney.
Fr. O'K. to J. O'hagan, saying he will conduct the motion himself, and he cannot
long survive without means of living.
12 12 Mar, '76 (2 copies) Fr. O ' K . to +Lynch, begging him to ask
Card. Cullen to spare his life.
13 16 Mar., '76 Fr. 0'K. to +Lynch, saying he seeks only to live
in peace and do God's will. He has never threaten-ed murder, but has
called Card. Cullen a murderer' for which he is ready to apologize.
14 24 May, '76 Fr. O ' K . to Bishop (Lynch?) , saying he is willing
to be guided by Dr. O'Reilly of Milltown Park, but he still denies "guilt
before men".
15 3 -Apr., '76 (2 copies, one by +Moran) Fr. O ' K . to +Lynch,
entreating mercy.
16 8 Apr., '76 Fr. O ' K . to Bishop (Lynch?), protesting innocence,
bemoaning sad lot, and offering to be judged publicly in Maynooth
before this Bishop and two assessors.
17 12May
,
18 15May
19 24May
20 1875-
76
12 May, '76 Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal, expressing regret and begging
absolution from censures.
(2 copies) Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal more detailed apology
'76 Legal Document (copy): Assignment and Release:
Fr. O ' K . with Card. Cullen and +Moran - giving up all Callan Parish property
and agreeing to discontinue all lawsuits v. Cardinal and +Moran.
12 Postcards from Fr. O ' K . to Card. Cullen, nine
demanding reply a to letter of 7 Oct., '75; the was last three headed
"Warning - Murderer".
21 ? Fr. O ' K . to Cardinal (headed 59 Eccles St., Dublin)
begging to be sent back to Rathdowney Parish.
22 ? Fr. O ' K . (Dublin) to "Rev. Dear Sir", throwing him-
self on Cardinal's mercy but blaming the priests who denounced him as the
originators of the scandals
23 ? Notes by Cardinal analyzing Fr. O'K.'s apology and
outlining what he should repent of.
24 ? Rough notes in Cardinal's handwriting re O'K- case;
also a fragment in another hand.

Card. Cullen File IV: Documents, 1869-76 and Undated Section 48/2
No. Date Description
16 1872 Propaganda Documents re Callan case: Animadversiones,
Osservazioni Ulteriori, Altri Quesiti.
17 1 Aug.1874 Press-Cuttings (Weekly News)Correspondence between
Fr. O ' K . and A . M . Sullivan.
18 1873-74 Press-Cuttings: Dublin Evening Post Kilkenny Moderator, Dublin Evening
Mail.
19 1873-75 O ' K . v. Cullen: Continuation of Costs.
20 4 Mar.,1876 The Weekly Notes (English legal journal) - Copy
addressed to Card. Cullen, with a Charitable Bequest case marked and
annotated (Cluff and Cluff). (Nothing in it re Callan).
21 ? Some notes on Canon Law headed "Mgr. McCabe".
Also more elaborate notes stated to be Mr. Blunden's notes of Dr.
Walsh's evidence in O'K. V. McDonald, (Blunden, of Maxwell and
Weldon, Solrs. Dr. Walsh: Almost certainly Dr. Wm.J. Walsh),
22 ?
Notes in Italian: "Del Vicario Generale".
23 ?
24 ?
25 ?
26 ?
Canon Daw notes re O ' K . and Cardinal.
Memorandum re Censures and O ' K . case.
Notes on O ' K . case in Mgr. McCabe's handwriting.
Collection of notes :-
Some re Fr. O'K.
Some re Card. Newman and his Irish period.
Some re +Wm. J. Walsh.
1923 Two letters from D.D. (Canon Daniel Downing, P.P.),
39 Eccles St., to Rev. P.J. Walsh, Sec, Archbishop' House (+Walsh's
biographer).

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/3
Letters, Documents, Notes, Press-Cuttings re Callan
Problems 1869 - 79
Files Contents
I Letters, Documents re O'Keeffe cases, 1870-75
II Callan Schools - Letters, Documents, 1873/77
III Collection of Press-Cuttings re Schools, 1873-79
IV Official Documents, etc., re Schools, 1872-74

CARDINALS CULLEN/MC CABE Section 48/4
File 1: Press-Cuttings, 1862-68
Dates Main Topics
1862 (and '68) Reviews of The Lamp of the Soul, prayerbook by Rev.
John O 'Rourke,
1863 Controversy re "Bird's Nest" Children's Home, Kingstown.
1882 Circular of Irish Bishops to Clergy.
1883 Circular of the Pope to Irish Bishops.
Ireland and the Vatican.
The Errington Mission.
Parnell National Tribute.
Card. McCabe - "Te Deum" for his recovery.
1884 Letter of Card. McCabe re Nuns in S. Dublin Union
Workhouse,
1885 Card. McCabe Memorial.

CARDINALS CULLEN/MC CABE Section 48/4
File 1: Press-Cuttings, 1862-68
Dates Main Topics
1862 (and '68) Reviews of The Lamp of the Soul, prayerbook by Rev.
John O 'Rourke,
1863 Controversy re "Bird's Nest" Children's Home, Kingstown.
1882 Circular of Irish Bishops to Clergy.
1883 Circular of the Pope to Irish Bishops.
Ireland and the Vatican.
The Errington Mission.
Parnell National Tribute.
Card. McCabe - "Te Deum" for his recovery.
1884 Letter of Card. McCabe re Nuns in S. Dublin Union
Workhouse,
1885 Card. McCabe Memorial.

CARDINAL CULLER Section 48/3
File I: Letters and Documents re O ' K . , 1870-75
No. Date Particulars
1 10 Oct., '70 Copy of Fr. O ' K . ' s Suspension by Dr. McDonald.
2 17 Oct., '71 (Copy) Latin Citation from Card. Cullen to Fr.
O'K., with List of Accusations.
Collection of Letters to Rev. Dr. W m . J . Walsh, P.P. :-
3 15 -Apr., '75 From +Moran, Kilkenny, asking W. to be his witness and to help his
solicitors.
4 17 -Apr., '75 Maxwell & Weldon (+Moran's solicitors), Dublin,
asking W. to call re above.
(Some queries and notes included).
5 19 -Apr., '75 +Moran, K'kenny, condoling with W. on mother's
death.
6 22 Apr,, '75 +Moran, K'kenny, re suspensions.
7 24 -Apr., '75 Maxwell & Weldon, sending documents.
8 26 Apr., 75 Maxwell & Weldon: Queries re suspension
9 29 Apr., '75 M.& W., asking for detailed observations-.
10 1 May, '75 +MacEvilly, Galway (another expert witness), rais-
ing points of canon law.
11 4 May, '75 +Moran, K'kenny, re FT. Martin as A dm. of Callan.
12 8 May, '75 +Moran, K'kenny, re censure ex informata conscientia.
13 10 May, '75 +MacEvilly, Galway: Canon Law points.
14 11 May, '75 M. & W . , asking W . ' s views on +MacE.'s observat-
ions.
15 15 May, '75 +MacEv. - More legal points.
16 21 May, '75 +MacEvilly.
17 28 May, '75 +MacEvilly.
18 1875 Dr. E. McDonald (in Dublin), asking W. to witness
at his trial.
19 1875 Dr. E. McP., thanking W. and explaining case.
20 22 July, '75 O 'K. v. McDonald: Jas. S. P. Poe, Dublin, acting
for Dr. McD. - Canon Law queries.
21 24 July, '75 +Moran, K'kenny: Glad W. is helping in Dr. McD.'s
defence.
22 1875 Dr. E. McDonald wishes to meet W. before trial.
23 6 Aug., '75? Dr. E. M c D ., K'Kenny: Glad to hear' W.'s splendid
evidence will be published.
24 &sl0 Aug.'75 Purefoy & Poe, Dr. M cD. 's solicitors, Dublin,
sending Blundens notes of W is

CARD. CULLEN File I: Letters, etc., 1870-75 Section 48/3
No. Date Particulars
25 11 Aug., '75 (Rev.) R. Galvin, Rathdrum, with names of Jurymen
and how they voted.
26 10 Sep., '75 Ml. Molony, Kilbride, Wiklow thanking W. for
brochure on McDonald Trial, and saying O'K will sue McD. Again unless Bishops
redress his grievances.
27 12 Sep., '75 +Bernard O'Reilly, Liverpool, thanking W. for copy
of his evidence.
28 ? Maxwell & Weldon, Dublin, arranging to meet Dr. W.
29 19 Oct., '75 (2 copies) Printed Leaflet: Proceedings at Callan
Sessions - row about church bell.
30 31 Oct., '75 (2 copies) Leaflet: Meeting for relief of Callan
Prisoners; list of subscriptions.
31 Summer, '75 Wicklow Assizes Jury Panel.
32 1875 Collection of notes on O'K.. case at Wicklow, etc.

CARD. CULLEN Section 48/3
File II: Callan Schools - Letters, Documents, 1873-77
No. Date Particulars
1 Apr., '73 Collection - Inspector's reports, etc. - re three
schools: Newtown, Callan Infants', Callan Lodge (Convent).
2 17 Aug., '73 (Confidential) Jas. Lease. Callan, to M.R. Molloy,
School Inspector, Inquiring re Callan Schools, especially Fr. O ' K . ’ s. 23 Aug.,
'73 (Attached) Rough draft of reply.
3 24 Sep., '73 (Private) John E. Sheridan, Educ. Office, to W.R.
Molloy, asking for "a true and full account" of the O'K. "business.
4 6 Oct., '73 +Moran, Kilkenny, to Molloy, re Miss M. Dwyer,
Teacher in Callan Poor-House.
5 17 Nov., '73 J.E. Sheridan, Educ. Office, to Molloy, saying Mr.
Keenan could not have got him promoted to First Class Inspectorship, as the vacancy
was for an E.C. (Established Church?).
6 Oct.73-Jan.74 Bundle of draft letters - Newell and Sheridan.
7 25 Oct., '73 Long printed report on Callan Schools to Educ
Secretaries from W-R. Molloy:-
Appendix No.1: Letters to Inspector from +Moran, Rev. Wm. Martin, Mr. T. Ryan, Clerk
of Callan Town Commissioners, Patk. Cody, of Schools' Committee, and Fr. O'Keeffe.
Statement from Parents. Letter from Rev. J. Downey, C.C.
Appendix No.2: Returns of numbers of pupils, etc. Appendix No.3: Pupils withdrawn
from Fr. O'K.'s schools since Apr., '72. 1873 (Attached) Booklet: Letter of
Chief Baron Pigot on Callan Schools.
8 29 Nov., '73 Draft unsigned letter on Educ. Board notepaper re
Mr. Brassington (Lord Clifden's agent) and Callan
Schools, with copy of letter of Mr. B. at foot.
Question of his undertaking management of Callan
Schools.
9 9 Jan., '74 Bundle of papers -Mainly draft report on Callan
Schools by W.R. Molloy, Insp., with statement of payments due to Teachers.
10 7 Mar., '74 W.R. Molloy to Educ. Secs., reporting on payments
to Teachers.
Attached: Walter Hawe, B'sloe, to Molloy, sending
receipt..
Daniel Canole, Dunamaggin, on behalf of Wm. Fun-
chion, to Molloy, re payment due to Pierce Funchion. Also letter from Wm. Funchion,
Ballytobin.
11 Sep.'73-Mar.'74 Bundle of letters and telegrams to W.R. Molloy
from: J. A. Dease, P.J. Keenan, W.H. Newell (several() J.E. Sheridan (many), C.P.
Brassington.
12 28 Mar., '74 Wm. Larkin, N. York, to Molloy, re salary as Teacher
in Callan.
13 Apr..’74 (Attached) Draft reply to above..

CARD. CULLEN File II: Callan Schools, 1873-77 Section 48/3
No. Date Particulars
13 10 Apr., '74 +Moran, K'kenny, to Molloy, in favour of a young
teacher.
14 19 Apr., '74 +Moran, K'kenny, to Molloy, complaining of no free
stock for Callan Convent School.
15 13 June, '74 Rough draft of letter by Molloy to Sheridan.
16 16 June, '74 J.E. Sheridan, Educ. Office, to Molloy, re applic-
ation for new schools ("a very delicate affair"), etc. He would advise the good Bishop to
keep clear of Sir M.H. Beach.
17 28 Sep., '74 Sheridan to Molloy, re Rev. Mr. Lynagh and St. John's
Preparatory School (not in Callan?).
18 29 Sep., '74 Unfinished letter from Kilkenny (probably Molloy to
Brassington) re condition of schoolrooms in Callan.
19 16 Nov., '74 +Moran, K'kenny, to Molloy, re Hawe's Memorandum.
Draft reply enclosed.
20 24 Nov., '74 Sheridan to Molloy, saying (inter alia) he should
warn Brassington against appointing a successor to Sweeney.
21 2 Dec., '74 Brassington, Gowran, to Molloy, re payments to
Teachers, condition of schools, etc.
22 17 Feb., '75 +Moran, K'kenny, to Molloy, requesting visit by
Miss Ryan to Callan Convent School.
23 5 May., '75 +Moran, K'kenny, to Molloy, re appointing a good
teacher at Newtown, etc.
24 18 May, ’75 Jas. Morrin, Callan, to Molloy, re resignation.
25 21 May, '75 John Sweeny, Callan, to Molloy, re application for
teaching post in Callan.
26 31 May, '75 Unsigned draft letter by Molloy to Sheridan re
Callan Schools.
27 4 June, '75 Sheridan, Nat. Ed. Office, to Molloy, re possible
appointment in Callan.
Also undated letter re placing Morrin in Callan
Male School.
28 18 July, '75 Mary Kehoe, Callan, to Molloy, re resignation from Infant School.
29 19 July, '75 Brassington, Gowran, to Molloy, re replacement for
Mary Kehoe. Draft reply scribbled on back.
30 30 July, '75 Mary Kehoe, Callan to Molloy, re salary and
testimonial.
31 3 Aug., '75 Mary Kehoe to Molloy, complaining of unjust treat-
ment by Brassington.
32 10 Aug., '75 Brassington to Molloy, explaining re Miss Kehoe.

CARD. CULLEN File II: Callan Schools, 1873-77 Section 48/3
No. Date Particulars
34 25 Oct., '75 Jas. Delahunty, Callan, to Molloy, re state of
Coolagh School.
35 27 Dec, '75 J. Delahunty to Molloy, re £3 refused him by Lady
Ormond.
36 27 Dec. Telegram: C. Brassington, Gowran, to Molloy, re
Returns.
37 30 May, '76 Unfinished, unsigned letter draft?) to Sheridan,
from Kilkenny (probably Molloy), saying the O’K. business nearly finished; some of
O'K.'s teachers and allies going to New Zealand.
38 2 June, '76 J.E. Sheridan, Nat. Ed. Office, to Molloy, express-
ing relief at approaching end of Callan affair, and asking Molloy to help in Enniskillen District.
4 June, ‘76 (Attached) Rough draft of reply.
39 5 July, '76 Sheridan to Molloy, re Enniskillen; also inquiring
re end of "0'K. drama".
40 5 Dec, '76 Mary Sweeney, Brisbane, to Molloy, asking testimonial. Rough draft of this attached.
1 In Large Envelope (re Coolagh School) :-
14 Jan., '77 C.P. Brassington, Goresbridge, (to Molloy?), re
applicant for Coolagh N.S.
15 Jan., '77 (Attached) Rough draft of reply.
16 Jan., '77 J. Delahunty, Wexford, to Molloy, re resignation
from Coolagh. 16 Jan., '77 Delahunty to Molloy re salary for
Coolagh.
24 Jan., '77 Rev. Peter Nolan, Callan, to Molloy, re applicant
for Coolagh N.S.
25 Jan., '77 Rough draft of reply.
27 Jan., '77 Brassington to Molloy re Coolagh appointment.
1 Feb, '77 Brassington to Molloy re same.
14 Feb., '77 Molloy to Sheridan (rough draft).
28 Feb., '77 Rev. P. Nolan to Molloy re Coolagh problems.
1 Mar., '77 Rough draft of reply.
3 Mar.. '77 Sheridan to Molloy re managership of schools, Brassington having died.
4 Mar., '77 Rough draft of reply.
10 Apr., '77 Rev. P. Nolan to Molloy re teacher for Coolagh.
42 Bundle of papers tied together (re Coolagh School) :-
5 Dec, '77 Rev. P. Nolan to Molloy.
29 Nov., '77 Same to same.
27 Nov., '77 Rough draft letter (Molloy to Sheridan?).
21 Nov., '77 Sheridan to Molloy.
22 Nov., '77 Rough draft (Molloy to Sheridan?).
19 Nov., '77 Another rough draft (same to same?).
1 Nov., '77 Rev. P. Nolan to Molloy;
3 Nov., '77 Press- Cutting: Memorial of Coolagh people to Nat.
Board, with supporting letter from Fr. O'K. 9 Nov., '77 Rev. P. Nolan to
Molloy.
20 July, '77 Same to same, re teacher for Coolagh.
(Rough notes appended)
26 Mar., '77 Rough draft letter (Molloy to Sheridan?)

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/3
File III : Collection of Press-Cuttings re Callan Schools
1873-74-77-78-79

CARDINAL CULLEN Section 48/3
File IV: Official Documents, e t c . , re Callan Schools, 1872-74
No. Date Particulars
1 Attached together:-
1869-72 Copy of Pamphlet: Card. Cullen and P.P. Callan(letters)
1872 Large Leaflet: The Callan Case (O'K. - Gladstone lettrs.)
5 Mar.,'73 Parliamentary Document: Proceedings and Correspondence of National Board re Callan Schools and
Fr. O'K- since May, '72. (67 pages).
2 Apr.,'73 Parliamentary: Proceedings re Removal of four Managers of National Schools - at Magheral, Co.
Down;, Glenvale, Co. Derry; Annaduff, Co. Leitrim; Ratoath, Co. Meath. (21 pp.)
12 May, '73 Parity.: National Board Proceedings re Callan Schools
and Fr. O'K. (44 pp.)
18 June,'73 Parity.: Report of Committee on Callan Schools, Evidence , etc. (194 pp.)
2 Attached together:-
15-16 Mar.73 Press-Cuttlng: Short correspondence "between Nat. Educ.
Office and Fr. O ' K .
25 Oct.,'73 Confidential Report to Educ. Secretaries on Callan
Schools by Wm.R. Molloy, Inspr.
Appendix: Correspondence -+Moran, Fr. O'K. and others. Statement of
Parents who withdrew children from Fr. O ' K . ' s schools. Lists of such
pupils. (16 pp.)
Several pages of rough notes (Molloy? ).
Unfinished draft of letter to Secretaries re resigning
management of Coolagh N . S .
20 Oct.,'73 Henry Wilkie, Census Office, Dublin, to Molloy, with
numbers of children aged 4-15 in Callan Parish.
18 Oct.,'73 Rough draft of letter (Molloy to Census Office?).
Several sheets of School Registers, Statistics, etc.,
with notes probably by Molloy.
3 28 Apr.,'74 (4 copies) Parity.: Proceedings and Correspondence of Nat. Board re Callan
Schools since May '73. (79 pp.)

CARDINALS CULLEN/McCABE Section 48/4
Miscellaneous Papers, 1856-77
Files Contents
I Collection of Press-Cuttings, 1862-85
II Booklets, Encyclicals, Pastorals, Letters, 1879-85
III Miss Bridget O'Brien - Letters, Financial Papers

CARDINALS CULLEN/McCABE Section 48/4
File II: Card. McCabe - Booklets, Encyclicals, Pastorals, Letters
No. Bate Particulars
1 1879 Memoir of Dr. McCabe, by a Catholic Clergyman
(probably John Canon O'Rourke, P . P ., Maynooth,
whose name is written on the cover.
In this booklet are inserted several items:-
4 Oct., ? 80 Pastoral Letter of +McCabe.
9 Jan., '81 Another.
3 Jan., '81 Pope Leo XIII to +McCabe (English and Latin).
7 Mar., '81 Another Pastoral.
16 Mar., '81 Press-Cutting(Freeman): A . M . Sullivan to +McCabe
re his condemnation of Ladies’ Land League.
16 Mar. Press-Cutting: +Croke to A . M . Sullivan, against +McC.
19 Oct., ‘81 Press-Cutting(Freeman): The "No Rent" Manifesto.
19 Oct., '81 Press-Cutting(Freeman): +Croke against Manifesto.
22 Oct., '81 Frank Hugh O'Donnell re +Croke's letter.
26 Oct., '81 Pastoral of +McCabe, condemning the "No Rent" idea.
1 Oct., '81 Leo XIII to +McCabe.
10 Sep., '84 Rev. Jas. Hickey, Francis St., to Canon (O'Rourke?) re children
rescued from proselytisers.
8 Nov., '84 Same, with further similar news.
9 Mar., '82 Pastoral of +McCabe re Proselytism, Drink, Agrarian
Crimes.
Mar.-June, ‘82 Press-Cuttings re Card. McCabe in Rome and back at
home.
29 Aug., '82 Short Pastoral accompanying Pope's Letter.
1 Aug., '82 Leo XIII to Card. McCabe and Irish Bishops.
Feb.-June, '83 Notes on grave illness and convalescence of Cardinal.
9 Nov., '82 Pastoral on Catholic University.
2 1879-85 Cover of McCabe Memoir, marked "Appendix", containing
several blank pages plus:-
1 Apr., '82 Press-Cutting: List of Subs, to Cardinal Expenses Fund.
10 June,'82 Press-Cutting: Declaration of Hierarchy on State of the Country.
16 Mar., '79 (copy) +McCabe(at Maynooth) to Mgr. woodlock - a per
sonal letter expressing how unfit he feels to be Abp.
o f Dublin.
13 Mar., '85 Printed list of subs, to Card. McCabe Memorial Fund.
17 Mar., '85 Card. McCabe Memorial Fund: Printed Circular from
Hon Secs, to Clergy„ asking for names of likely
subscribers.
3 Another cover of McCabe Memoir, containing only
blank pages plus half a page (the end) of a letter of Card. McCabe to.
Clergy, on deserted children.
4 1 Jan., '83 Pope Leo XIII to Card. McCabe, re counselling
peace.
5 11 May, '83 (Latin) Card. Simeoni, Prefect of Propaganda, to
Card. McCabe, re using only just and peaceful means of redressing grievances, and
disapproving of Parnell Testimonial fund .
16 July, '83 (Latin) Card. Simeoni to Bishops re October Devotions.
4 Oct., '83 Pastoral of Card. McCabe, mostly on Cath. Education.

CARDS. CULLEN/McCABE File II: Pastorals, Letters, etc. Section 48/4
No. Date Particulars
8 19 Nov., '83 Circular of Card. McCabe to Clergy re Novena for
Imac. Conception, Drunkenness, Proselytism, Secret Societies.
9 1 Mar., '84 Pastoral of Card. McC, re Lent, Cath. Education..
10 20 Mar., '84 Circular of Card. McC. to Clergy re Consecration
of Ireland to Sacred Heart. ("Act" included).
11 Apr., '84 (2 copies) Pastoral of Card. McC, on Freemasonry,
Secret Societies, May Devotions.
12 14 June, '84 Private Circular of Card. McC to Clergy re Free-
masonry and Secret Societies; also Training of Teachers.
13 July, '84 Pastoral on threat of cholera epidemic.
14 30 Aug., '84 Pope Leo XIII on October Devotions.
15 9 Feb., '85 Last Pastoral of Card. McC, on Lent, Drink. Secret
Societies, Election of Poor Law Guardians, Nuns working in
Poorhouses.
_J6 8 Mar., '69 Letter of Card. Cullen appointing Rev. J. O'Rourke
as P.P. of Maynooth.
17 2 July, ‘82 Card. McCabe to Canon O'Rourke, V.F., P.P., May-
nooth, re trouble in Lucan Convent.
18 6 Nov., ‘82 Card. McCabe to Canon O'Rourke re not appointing
a Teacher trained in Marlboro’ St.
19 22 Dec, '85 Encyclical of Leo XIII proclaiming an Extraordinary
Jubilee:.
15 Feb., '79 Appendix: Special Faculties for Confessors. 15/30 Jan.,'86 Decisions
of S. Penitentiary re Conditions for
Jubilee.
See also File III for some letters

CARDINALS CULLEN/McCABE, Section 48/4
File III: Miss Bridget O'Briien - Letters, Financial Papers
No. Date Particulars
1 1856 Auction Catalogue - Books, Pictures, etc.
2 5 Nov., '60 Rev. J. Lynch., Irish College, Paris, to Br. Murray
(Sec, Dublin), enclosing receipt for periodical's. Irish Brigade received
kindly in Paris.
3 Nov., '60 (On same sheet) Receipt from Manescau, Oeuvres des Ecoles d'Orient,
for £2100 for Syrian relief.
3 2 Dec, '60 Rev. J. Lynch, Paris, to +Cullen, with thanks for
£500 from Dublin for Syrian relief (receipt end.) College full of
students (103).
4 17 Jan., '62 Rev. P. Slane, Lungannon, to Dr. Murray, enclosing
money from Aughaloe Parish for Syrian relief. Also payment for
Thurles Statutes.
23 Jan., '62 Receipt from +P. Cullen.
5 6 May, '62 Mgr. T. Kirby, Rome, to Miss O'Brien, sending an
indulgenced crucifix and enclosing a prayer of St. Augustine and a
visiting card.
6 30 July, '63 Paper inscribed "Codicil to the last Will and Test-
ament of Miss Bridget O'Brien". But that document does not seem to
be here.
7 2 July, '75 Receipt from Lord Mayor, Mansion Ho., Dublin, for
£15 received from Miss O'Brien for a Fire Disaster Fund.
8 6 Mar., '77 Walter Russey Walsh, London, to Mrs. Wells, re £750
stock, legacy, etc.
9 Undate List of articles of furniture (T.V. Ryan, Solicitor,
Dublin).