Historical Record and Financial Ledger of Sacred Heart Parish, Lincoln

The document chronicles the 1919 foundation and early administration of Sacred Heart Parish in Lincoln, Nebraska, under the Irish Capuchin friars. It records key foundational events, including a $10,000 loan from Bishop Charles J. O’Reilly, property purchases on Y Street, construction costs for the Parochial Hall, and the first midnight Mass celebrated on Christmas Day 1919. Signed by Father Edward Walsh OFM Cap., the note also details the parish’s financial ledgers, debt reductions, and incomin

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Level of description: Item
Date: 1921
Reference: 1
Extent and medium: 3 pp; manuscript
Scope and content: The document chronicles the 1919 foundation and early administration of Sacred Heart Parish in Lincoln, Nebraska, under the Irish Capuchin friars. It records key foundational events, including a $10,000 loan from Bishop Charles J. O’Reilly, property purchases on Y Street, construction costs for the Parochial Hall, and the first midnight Mass celebrated on Christmas Day 1919. Signed by Father Edward Walsh OFM Cap., the note also details the parish’s financial ledgers, debt reductions, and incoming funds from Ireland through July 1921, alongside early community statistics tracking a population of roughly 120 families (350 souls), 45 baptisms, and 6 marriages.
Repository: Irish Capuchin Archives
Context: Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of the Irish Capuchin Mission in the United States > Irish Capuchin Foundations in the United States > Lincoln, Nebraska

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Lincoln(4)
Reilly(2)
May(2)
Day(1)
Bishop(1)

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Lincoln, Neb.
Loan thus secured to be used to purchase property for the Canonical Foundation of the Franciscan Capuchi Order in the North East Side of the City of Lincoln.
II. Jr. Cabinis came from Himiston Depon to look after new Parish until a Darkner was appointed - he was in Lincoln from July to Dec. 1919.

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Sacred Heart Parish Lincoln, Neb. I. Name of Parish - Sacred Heart Documents re. Foundation must be in archives in England.Note, for $10000 loaned by Att. New C. J. B' Reilly S. S., signed by very Her. Jr. Detect, Provincial, May 15th 1919. Loan thus secured to be used to purchase property for the Canonical Foundation of the Franciscan Capuchi Order in the North East Side of the City of Lincoln. 4. On July 6th 1919, seven lots were bought by Jr. Luke on Y. Street between 25th & 26th. Coast of ground 92 houses thereon $14,000 5. Mass was said by Jr. Cabinis in the Sacred Heart Parish, in the house now used as the Parochial Residence, on Sep. 14th. 1919 6. Building of Parochial Hall began Let 10th 1919. Total cost of Parochial Hall $8,035.42 7. The first Mass to be said in the Parochial Hall was at Bidneight, Honor Day 1919. Jr. Ferdinand Calebrant II. Jr. Cabinis came from Himiston Depon to look after new Parish until a Darkner was appointed - he was in Lincoln from July to Dec. 1919. 2. Jr. Edward appointed Superior by Provincial Chapter held in England in August 1919. Jr. Ferdinand was sent from Abbottstown Pa. to Sacred Heart Lincoln by the same Chapter. III. No Mission Church. IV. Present Parochial Selt (1) Note held by Bishop B' Reilly .. $10000.00 25%(2) " " " Central National Bank .. 4000.00 67%(3) " " " " " " 2000.00 65%Total of notes .. $16,000.00 Also still due:- Balance of paying Assessments .. $487.3766% Note 1 - Total Indebtedness on Jan 1-1920 = $19861.17 " " July 1-1921 = 16487.37 Selt recreased by $3,373.80 1920 - March -Liberty Bonds ..$200.00H. B. S. ..100.00May 23 -Cheque ..300.001921Jan -Cheque ..500.00"April -Cheque ..500.00"May -Cheque ..500.00Total =$2100.00 of this money received from Jr. Brendan $1800 was used to lessen debt & there still remain in the Bank the Liberty Bonds & H. B. S. several on maturity to $300. V. There is a balance of $400 (undersizing $79 for masses to be said) in favour of Capuchi Order - all current expenses paid to July 1921. VI. Catholic population about 120 families " 360 Souls. VII.Number of Baptisms served foundation =45" " Converts =6Marriages =9VIII.Note Jr. Edward D. C. G.