Letter regarding the death of Fr. Sebastian Brennan
Copy letter announcing that Fr. Sebastian Brennan OFM Cap. has died at the age 76 at Santa Inés, Solvang, California. He is hailed as a beloved ‘pioneer Padre’ who laboured for over 33 years in the hills and valleys of Mendocino County. The text describes him as a ‘faithful Priest’ and ‘true Capuchin Franciscan’ known for his intense zeal, unselfish spirit, and dedication to both the white and Native American populations. He was particularly noted for his efforts in providing both spiritual and
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- 1937
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- 51
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- 2 pp; typescript
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- Copy letter announcing that Fr. Sebastian Brennan OFM Cap. has died at the age 76 at Santa Inés, Solvang, California. He is hailed as a beloved ‘pioneer Padre’ who laboured for over 33 years in the hills and valleys of Mendocino County. The text describes him as a ‘faithful Priest’ and ‘true Capuchin Franciscan’ known for his intense zeal, unselfish spirit, and dedication to both the white and Native American populations. He was particularly noted for his efforts in providing both spiritual and secular education for neglected children. His last visit to Ukiah was in early 1925 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination. The second page provides a detailed timeline of his life and ecclesiastical career.
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- Irish Capuchin Archives
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- Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of the Irish Capuchin Mission in the United States > Missionary Correspondence > Correspondence of Fr. Stephen Murtagh
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People, places, and terms identified via handwriting recognition and named entity recognition.
People
- Birmingham(4)
- Brennan(2)
Places
- Birmingham(4)
- George's(1)
- Greenwood(1)
Terms
- Minor orders(2)
- Lector(1)
- Subdeacon(1)
Sample passages
- At the chapter in 1896 , I was made Guardian of Olton , Birmingham
- I was sent to Olton , Birmingham Diocese , Oct. 22. 1889 .
- se of studies at Olton , Birmingham .
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teach and be spiritual director to the simply professed ulerics . At the chapter in 1896 , I was made Guardian of Olton , Birmingham weeks of each month . I got a weeks rest and started out again . had not charge of McCook . Every day was Sunday work for about 3 take his place as superior of the missions till June 1920 . the seven volors , B. V.M. at our Church , Peckham , London . Dec. 8 . 1897 , I resigned the guardianship of U.ton to go to Americ 1890 . At the Provincial Charter Nov. 5 . 1890 , I was appointed to June 1992 , I was appointed Lector of Philosophy , and vicar of our st. George's Cathedral , London , Diocese of Southwark . from the Assistant Bishop of Westminster . I was ordained Priest a merica since . From Oct. 1902 till Sept. 1903 , I had charge of some a June 1920 rather Luke took charge of the Mendocino Co. Missions , ill Oct. 1901 . Father Anthony Brennan , then Provincial wanted a born Dec. 9 . 1861. at Yow Law. to Durham , England , of Irish Parents Sept. 1903 , we came to California ; to Mendocino was changed to our Pittsburgh . East Kulwich , London , Oct. 30, 1888 . vantasaph . we received the minor orders . At vast pulwich , London , where we arch 1895 I was made Guardian of the Novitiate House at Pantasagh . 1 1 moved from Fort Kragg to Ukiah , Dec. 1912 . 12 . 1928 . ' Moved to Santa Ines Oct. 24 . 1934 . I was sent to Olton , Birmingham Diocese , Oct. 22. 1889 . way 1907 Mr. Marianus got Paralysis , later became insane , and I'm received the subdiscurate , and diaconate , at Hammersmith , London , 1epan mission work , and was stationed at Peckham. London . June 18 . issions , in the Diocese of Lincoln , Nebraska , which took in 4 complete received the 4 minor Orders , August 26,1883 . Ordained September 18. 1886 . Gang my first mass next day , Sept. on Mission work . But in Aug. 1898 I was recalled to finish my 3 ye 1883 . made my Simple Profession , May 23. 1880 . Made Solemn Profes in Kansas . I volunteered , and was sent , Oct. 1901 . I have remained in subdeacon . still retaining my duties as vice-master of movies , and in adult I was clothed with the vapuchin habit , May 18 . 1879 . at Fantasapi Ordained priest . charge of Fort Bragg , North to the County line , till 1912. September 22,1883 . Beacon December 22. 1883 . kendocino . January 1923 , moved Greenwood , Elk. Moved to Willits Oct in March 1901 1 finished 6 years as studies and examined June 7 . 1888 , at Crawley Sussex ( Brennan wardian . I was then stationed at Erith , as Assistant from 1901 , Marc to be chaplain to the convent . Organage and boarding school at sent to Fantasaph , and appointed vice-master of movies , reb. 1 itlate House of the English Province , North Wales . Session , " rdian of Olton . 1 in March 1901 1 finished 6 years as vocerning rather Sebastian on a French cupuchin bishop , from the eyebhell island . novitiate House of the English Province , North Wales 1898' I was recalled to finish my 3 years completed studies and examined J…
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