Twenty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1877)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
subject: Cullen, Paul (1803-1878)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1877). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It notes the blessings received from Pope Pius IX through the Archbishop (Paul Cullen), and the granting of indulgences to those who support the cause. The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools for poor Catholic children. It notes the work of a lending library. It also discusses the work of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity for destitute families. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1857-1878 (HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR-1857-1878)
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1878
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Twenty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1878)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Cullen, Paul (1803-1878)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1878) (presented at Annual Meeting, 30 November 1878). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report notes on the death of the Archbishop (Paul Cullen) and discusses his support for the organisation from its infancy. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. It notes that admittance criteria and applications lodged in a daybook when a child is received and offers thirteen examples. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools for poor Catholic children. The mission of the schools is noted: 'the schools of the Holy Faith were established to serve as auxiliaries to the orphanage, that is, to do for poor children who have parents what the orphanage does for children who have lost their parents’. Private tuition is also mentioned: ‘a middle school was opened for them in the Convent Clarendon Street, for it is reasonable that those who are able should pay for the education of their children’. The loss of faith throughout Europe is mentioned. It describes support and donations for the cause; noting the support of clergymen and several guild associations. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street.
creator: Sister of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1858-1882 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1858-1882)
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1878
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Twenty-Third Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1879)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: McCabe, Edward (1816-1885)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Third Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1879) (presented at Annual Meeting, 05 January 1880). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The initiation of the boarding-out system (foster care) is described, with an anecdote on the influence of Rev Canon Mc Cabe on nurses (foster parents) from the country. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It notes the depression associated with the Famine of 1879. It examines the operations of Proselytism in the past; and a reminder of the previous famine and the opinion that proselytisers offered food to poor Catholics to secure a conversion. The report notes the assistance of a guild of ladies in its early years: ‘the orphanage received great help from a guild of ladies, but deaths, vocations to religions and other causes have deprived us of their cooperation'. It asks for the regeneration of this guild. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools for poor Catholic children. It notes that the schools were established as auxiliaries to the orphanage ‘to receive Children of the poor, who had been tempted to go to Protestant and Proselytising day Schools’. The report discusses the benefits of a Catholic education and the drawbacks of secular education. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; …
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 (HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1880-01
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Twenty-Fourth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1880)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Fourth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1880) (presented at Annual Meeting, 07 January 1881). It notes the depression associated with the Famine and examines the operations of Proselytism with an opinion on how proselytisers offer food to poor Catholics to secure a conversion. The report examines Protestant institutions (orphanages, schools, etc.). The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is mentioned. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools, noting the existence of eighteen schools of which thirteen are for poor Catholic children. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1981 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1881-01
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Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1881)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: McCabe, Edward (1816-1885)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1881) (presented at Annual Meeting, 01 March 1882). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. The report discusses Proselytism and the benefits of a Catholic education. It gives thanks to the support of the Archbishop (Edward Mc Cabe), and the support of the clergy and guild associations. It beseeches support against Proselytism. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1882-03
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Twenty-Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1882)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1882). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. It describes Proselytism and the activities of Protestant institutions (orphanages, schools, etc). The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It notes the perceived drawbacks of education under the National Board. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools and the benefits of a Catholic education. It notes the support of the guild associations. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1883
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Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1883)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1883). The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. It notes that admissions were down due to lack of funds. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. It warns of the perceived negatives associated with education under the auspices of the National Board system. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools and the benefits of a Catholic education. It notes that the Schools of the Holy Faith are not in receipt of any grant or aid from the State, in order to avoid being compliant with a secular education. It further describes Proselytism and the activities of Protestant institutions (orphanages, schools, etc.) under the heading of ‘Present State of Proselytism’. It thanks the benefactors and notes the approval of indulgences for benefactors by the late Pope Pius IX. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
date: 1884
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Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1884)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1884) (presented at Annual Meeting, January 1885). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. It describes the work of the orphanage as a mission against Proselytism and describes the activities of proselytisers. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. It notes that the schools were founded ‘to protect the Faith of Catholic children, who were tempted in various ways, but chiefly by poverty, to go to Protestant and Proselytising Schools’. It discusses the lending library, and requests donations of books. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1885-01
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Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1885)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Cullen, Paul (1803-1878)
subject: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
subject: Mother Margaret Hallahan (1803 -1868)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1885) (presented at Annual Meeting, March 1886). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. It notes its position for not accepting state aid, and not putting the schools under the National Board. They note the approval of the late Archbishop Paul Cullen and Pope Pius IX with this decision from its infancy. State education is discussed, as a danger to the Catholic faith. Inspiration is drawn from the work of Mother Margaret Hallahan. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1886-03
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Thirtieth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1886)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirtieth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1886) It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools, and the benefits of a Catholic education. It notes the non-acceptance of state aid, or control under the state education system. The mission of both the orphanage and schools are described as ‘to preserve the Faith in the persons of helpless and destitute Orphans, to rekindle the faith in the children of the poor and bring them up in strong Faith.’ A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street Dublin)
date: 1887
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Thirty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1887)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Nurses instructions
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: McCabe, Edward (1816-1885)
subject: Walsh, William Joseph (1841-1921)
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1887). The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The benefit of the boarding-out system is described; and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. The report notes that soon after the foundation of the orphanage ‘a tiny book of instructions was given to each nurse, in which directions in detail were laid down for the rearing and training of children’. The instructions are reprinted in this report, and the chief duties totalled 6 (instruction, correction, good example, vigilance, schooling and work). Sacraments fall into the vigilance category. Protocols for religious instruction and education is detailed. Under ‘correction’ it notes that the beating of a child by a nurse is deemed as ‘criminal’. Schooling is also stressed as important whereby children are to remain in school 'until they shall have learned to read well, to write fairly, and as much figures as will enable them to transact hereafter all the business of housekeeping, of fair, and market correctly’. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. It details that renovations had been made to some schools following the previous report. It notes that the late Archbishop Cardinal McCabe, allocated £1,000 for such renovations and the current Archbishop (Joseph William Walsh) allocated £500. The mission of both the orphanage and schools are described as ‘to preserve the Faith in the persons of helpless and destitute Orphans, to rekindle the faith in the children of the poor and bring them up in strong Faith.’ A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the …
creator: Sister of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1888
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relation: St. Brigid’s Orphanage: Instructions to the Nurses
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Thirty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1888)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1888) It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Schools of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It notes a request for books to the lending library. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1889
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Thirty-Third Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1889)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Correspondence
subject: Speeches & Resolutions
subject: Walsh, William Joseph (1841-1921)
subject: Gowan, John (1817-1897)
subject: Sexton, Thomas (1848-1932)
subject: Cullen, Paul (1803-1878)
subject: Grangegorman Prison
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Third Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1889) (presented at Annual Meeting, March 1890). This report is delivered following the death of Margaret Aylward in 1889. The report describes the attendance of the Archbishop (William Joseph Walsh) at the meeting, at which a speech was delivered by Rev. Father John Gowan on the ‘Story of Miss Aylward’s Imprisonment’. It is noted that the children of the Holy Faith school in Coombe sang, and one pupil read an address of appreciation to the Archbishop. It is then noted that the Archbishop delivered a speech on the drawbacks of secular education in poor schools under the National Board, and the benefits of a Catholic education. It discusses issues on the use of religious icons in schools (with reference to the crucifix). The speech further describes the Powis Commission of 1870, and the Forgeries Commission of 1890. It contrasts conditions in the use of icons in both Protestant and Catholic schools in England. It notes the support of Mr. Sexton, M.P. in representing Catholic schools in Parliament. To end, while noting thanks to the foundress Margaret Aylward, the Archbishop also thanks Rev. Father John Gowan. Thereafter, it notes that Rev. Father John Gowan read the annual report, opening with a ‘profound expression of regret and loss of the head that planned the Orphanage, Miss Margaret Aylward’. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed, and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It thanks the support of the benefactors and guild associations. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. It r…
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1890
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relation: Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1862)
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Thirty-Fourth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1890)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Fourth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1890). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. An example of orphan circumstances is depicted. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed, and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The death of Sister M. Frances Allingham is noted. She was one of Margaret Aylward’s’ long time companions and assistants. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. Holy Faith Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It describes the benefits of a Catholic education over a secular education. It notes the continuation of the lending library. The addition of a school and residence for the Sisters of the Holy Faith in Little Strand. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1891
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Thirty-Fifth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1891)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Fifth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1891). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. Examples of orphan circumstances are depicted. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed, and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It notes that admissions were for children at most danger of losing their Faith. The support of the clergy and guilds associations is acknowledged. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It discusses ‘heresy’ organisations offering free education. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Little Strand Street, previously of Lower 65 Lower Jervis Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sister of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1885-1906 (Archive Only) (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1885-1906)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1892
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Thirty-Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1892)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1892). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. Examples of orphan circumstances are depicted. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed, and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. It notes that admissions were for children at most danger of losing their Catholic Faith. It notes the purchase of a property in Co. Wicklow for the purpose of a convent and school for the Sisters of the Holy Faith. Thanks, is given to the guild associations and to John Joseph Steiner, a German who converted to Catholicism, and collects donations for the orphanage. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It describes the rationale for the founding of schools to ‘counteract the proselytising day schools of Dublin’; and discusses the benefits of a Catholic education. It notes the work of a lending library. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Little Strand Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1885-1906 (Archive Only) (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1885-1906)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1893
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Thirty-Seventh Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1893)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Correspondence
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Seventh Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1893). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. It notes that admissions were for children in most danger of losing their Catholic Faith. Examples of orphan circumstances are depicted, alongside parent testimonies. The boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed, and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report pays tribute to the work of the deceased Sister M. Frances Allingham in the orphanage. An example of a letter of bequeath is reprinted. It describes support and donations for the cause, noting the support of clergymen and several guild associations. It notes the death of some benefactors and beseeches their replacement with new benefactors. It notes that some Protestants also donate to the cause. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Holy Faith Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. It notes an article from the Freeman’s Journal indicating that the Sisters of the Holy Faith ‘willing to receive a just portion of the National Grant for education’ to which they claim is a mistake by the writer. It notes that most schools have an attached lending library. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Little Strand Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop…
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1885-1906 (Archive Only) (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1885-1906)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1894
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Thirty-Eighth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1894)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Eighth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1894). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The mission of the orphanage and schools is noted as: ‘first, the protection of the faith of Catholic children, and especially Orphan and destitute children, second, to render their faith intelligent by teaching them the Christian truths, and thirdly, making it active and lively by training them in the holy practices commanded or sanctioned by the Church’. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. It notes that admissions were for children in most danger of losing their Catholic faith. Examples of orphan circumstances are depicted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The benefits of the boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed; and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. It describes support and donations for the cause, noting the support of clergymen and several guild associations. It notes that some Protestants also donate to the cause. There is mention of an incident with a Protestant institution, and brief note on Proselytism. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. Holy Faith Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. It notes that most schools have an attached lending library. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Little Strand Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark a…
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1885-1906 (Archive Only) (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1885-1906)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1895
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Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1895)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1895). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. It notes that admissions were for children at most danger of losing their Catholic Faith. Examples of orphan circumstances are depicted. Protocols for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The benefits of the boarding-out (foster care) system is discussed; and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is noted. It thanks the guild associations, Mr. Steiner, and their work in collecting donations. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools. It notes: ‘One of the most important duties of the Sisters in charge of the schools for the poor, is to withdraw Catholic children from the proselytizing schools, and to take away from others the temptation of going there’. It mentions the inability to provide a report on the work of Protestant institutions due to their documents being unavailable. It discusses the state of Proselytism. Holy Faith Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It provides statistics on attendance; and of children who completed First Communion, and Confirmation. It notes that most schools have an attached lending library. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). In the appendix is a letter of solicitation for support, donations, and subscriptions. Also, in the appendix is a description of assistance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith to the Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen Of Charity, in Little Strand Street; and an extract of a pamphlet published by his Lordship the Bishop of Southwark and kindly presented to St. Brigid’s Orphanage, titled ‘Practical Direction and Suggestions as to Appointed Testamentary Guardian.’
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1885-1906 (Archive Only) (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1885-1906)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1896
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Fortieth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1896)
subject: St. Brigid's Orphanage
subject: 46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
subject: Orphan statistics
subject: Boarding-out system
subject: Nurses (foster parents)
subject: Education
subject: Holy Faith schools
subject: Sisters of the Holy Faith
subject: Proselytism
subject: Protestant institutions
subject: Finance
subject: Benefactors
subject: Cullen, Paul (1803-1878)
subject: Kirby, Tobias (1804-1895)
subject: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
subject: Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)
subject: Gowan, John (1817-1897)
subject: Glasnevin Convent
subject: Relief to the Sick Poor
subject: Ladies’ Association of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
subject: Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
subject: Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)
description: Fortieth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1896). It is submitted by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. The report opens with a historical overview of Margaret Aylward's arrival in Dublin and how she established a branch of the Ladies’ Association of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul for Relief to the Sick Poor. It also features her establishment of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and the Sisters of the Holy Faith Congregation. Aylward’s opinion that ‘corrupt Proselytism was pushed among the very poor Catholic families’ is stated, as are her concerns that poor Catholic children were admitted to Protestant institutions. Some notation is given to the names of females involved in the Ladies’ Association of Charity. The activities of Mrs. Scully, who secretly gathered information on Protestant institutions, is recognised. Particular warning is provided by Aylward and Scully as to who was attending Protestant day schools. This is accomplished by detailing ‘names and addresses of the children as they were leaving school’. It discusses why Saint Brigid was adopted as the saintly appellation for the orphanage. It notes how Aylward was initially refused permission to set up the orphanage by the Archbishop, Dr. Paul Cullen and his initial reticence but subsequent approval. The report mentions Ada Allingham, Aylward’s long-time assistant and her consequential involvement with the Ladies’ Association of Charity, St. Brigid’s Orphanage, and the Sisters of the Holy Faith. It details the rationale for developing a boarding-out (foster care) system in Ireland and mechanism used in providing payment for nurses (foster parents). The reasons for Margaret Aylward’s imprisonment in 1860 and the support she received from Dr Cullen, is specified. The report details many of the benefactors of the orphanage, naming prominent clergymen, and professionals. It notes that ‘during the early years Margaret Aylward made many excursions for the purpose of collecting funds, to various districts in Ireland an…
creator: Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
source: Reports 1896-1901 (HFA/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1896-1901)
publisher: William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
date: 1897
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