Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon

Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding a request to transfer Fr. Albert’s remains to Ireland once he has passed away. Father Fenelon writes ‘An Irish representation approached me last night, when we had a Dance and Entertainment in the Auditorium, about the transfer of poor Albert’s remains to Ireland, should he die. He is growing weaker each day, and the end can’t be very far off now. They say they will defray the whole expenses. They

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Level of description: Item
Date: 12 Feb. 1925
Reference: 29
Extent and medium: 1 p.; typescript
Scope and content: Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding a request to transfer Fr. Albert’s remains to Ireland once he has passed away. Father Fenelon writes ‘An Irish representation approached me last night, when we had a Dance and Entertainment in the Auditorium, about the transfer of poor Albert’s remains to Ireland, should he die. He is growing weaker each day, and the end can’t be very far off now. They say they will defray the whole expenses. They said it is Albert’s wish. Personally, I consider it a very unwise policy; for they could do a great deal for him in the shape of Masses and a Monument in Santa Ynez. Perhaps before this will reach you, I will be cabling his death, and asking what is to be done. In case he lives so long kindly let me know your instructions’.
Repository: Irish Capuchin Archives
Context: Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of the Irish Capuchin Mission in the United States > Missionary Correspondence > Correspondence of Fr. Joseph Fenelon

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Shanley(1)
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Confirmation(1)

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We have a regular cloudburst here today. All the rain is wanting here at present. We have Frs Shanley and Listner still here. They went to San Francisco for a couple of days. We ar…
Perhaps before this will reach you I will be cabling his death, and asking what is to be done. In case he lives so long kindly let me know your instructions.
An Irish representation approached me last night, when we had a Dance and Entertainment in the Auditorium, about the transfer of poor Albert's remains to Ireland, should he die. He…

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J. M. J. F. Franciscan Capuchin Friary Box 38 Matts, California Feb. 12th. 10 25 My dear Fr. Pro/ An Irish representation approached me last night, when we had a Dance and Entertainment in the Auditorium, about the transfer of poor Albert's remains to Ireland, should he die. He is growing weaker each day, and the end can't be very far off now. They say they will defray the whole expenses. They said it is Albert's wish. Personally I consider it a very unwise policy; for they could do a great deal for him in the shape of Masses and a Monument in Santa Ynez. Perhaps before this will reach you I will be cabling his death, and asking what is to be done. In case he lives so long kindly let me know your instructions. We have a regular cloudburst here today. All the rain is wanting here at present. We have Frs Shanley and Listner still here. They went to San Francisco for a couple of days. We are having Confirmation on next Tuesday evening at 7.30, during Reginald's Mission. Hoping you are very well, and with best wishes. I am my dear Fr. Provincial, Respectfully yours,