File 3 - Tercentenary of the Capuchin Foundation in Kilkenny

28 items; Printed, manuscript, newspaper cutting and photographic print

Fliers, invitations, correspondence, photographs relating to the celebrations of the tercentenary of the arrival of the Capuchins in Kilkenny. Includes copies of the souvenir booklet for the solemn high mass of thanksgiving held in the Friary on 17 Oct. 1948. With a letter from the Corporation of Kilkenny to Fr. Conrad O’Donovan OFM Cap., guardian, offering their congratulations. Includes photographic prints ('Irish Press') of the aforementioned high mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Patrick Collier, Bishop of Ossory (sermon preached by Fr. James O’Mahony OFM Cap.). See also newspaper reports of the celebrations at CA KK/11/21-25.