Correspondence, 1828-1869.

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Correspondence, 1828-1869.

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Handwritten papers in Latin defending theses concerning church history and theology, probably produced by students at the Irish College circa 1866. Microfilm containing letters from members of the American Catholic hierarchy to the rectors of the Irish College in Rome, who acted as their agents, namely Paul Cullen, later Cardinal Archbishop of Dublin, and Tobias Kirby; pertaining mostly to administrative affairs in the American hierarchy; with letters from Francis Patrick Kenrick, Bishop of Philadelphia and later Archbishop of Baltimore, John England, Bishop of Charleston, John Baptist Purcell, later Archbishop of Cincinnati, and many others.

1 reel of microfilm.

University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library

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University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library

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Purcell, John Baptist, 1800-1883

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John Baptist Purcell was born at Mallow, County Cork, Ireland on February 26, 1800, the son of Edward and Johanna Purcell. On June 20, 1820, he entered Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland. After his ordination, Purcell continued his studies until the autumn of 1827, when he returned to the United States to enter Mount St. Mary's Seminary as professor. He afterwards became president, until his appointment as Bishop of Cincinnati, Ohio, to succeed Edward Fenwick. Purcell received notic...

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Kenrick, Francis Patrick, 1796-1863

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England, John, 1786-1842

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Cullen, Paul, 1803-1878

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