Thirty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1888)
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.’
Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1991 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
William Powell (22 Parliament Street, Dublin)
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Thirty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1887)
Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Charity
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 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.’
Sister of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage
St. Brigid’s Orphanage: Instructions to the Nurses
Thirtieth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1886)
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.’
William Powell (22 Parliament Street Dublin)
Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1885)
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.’
Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1884)
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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1883)
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.’
William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)
Twenty-Sixth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1882)
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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891
Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1881)
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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891
Twenty-Fourth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1880)
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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1981 (HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR-1880-1891)
Twenty-Third Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1879)
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; 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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1880-1891 (HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR-1880-1891)
Twenty-Second Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1878)
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.
Twenty-First Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1877)
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.’
Twentieth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1876)
Twentieth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1876). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage. 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 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. 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.’
Nineteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1875)
Nineteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1875) (presented at Annual Meeting, 06 February 1876). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage. The Rev. Father Gowan read the report. 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 intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. The report examines the causes of Proselytism. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools of which ten are in operation for poor Catholic children. These schools are not in receipt of state aid. It notes the start of a lending library. Several speeches and resolutions from the annual meeting are printed in the report. 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 by 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.’
Eighteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1874)
Eighteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1874). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and the Schools of the Holy Faith. It notes the purpose of the orphanage and schools is ‘to protect the faith of Catholic orphans and destitute children’. 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 of which ten are in operation for poor Catholic children. These schools are not in receipt of state aid. The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. It makes note of emigration of the Irish and warns 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 by 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.’
Seventeenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1873)
Seventeenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1873). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage. 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, alongside parent testimonies. 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 areas they are situated in and that these schools are not in receipt of state aid. The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. It describes support and donations for the cause; noting the support of the clergy and 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 by 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.’
Sixteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1872)
Sixteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1872). 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, alongside parent testimonies. 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, and the areas they are situated in. Schools are not in receipt of state aid. It notes an ‘abundance of religious vocations among the females in Ireland’ and a call for a ‘training establishment’ for female religious. It describes support and donations for the cause; noting the support of the clergy and 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 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.’
St. Brigid’s Orphanage Annual Reports 1857-1878 (HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR-1857-1878)
Fifteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1871)
Fifteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1871). It is submitted by the ‘Managers’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage. 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, alongside parent testimonies. Several letters from parents are addressed to Margaret Aylward. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. Protocol for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The report discusses the work of the Holy Faith schools and notes ten schools in operation, with thirty-seven Holy Faith members. It also notes the occupation of a house in Clarendon Street as a school and residence for the Sisters of Holy Faith. It reiterates their objections to accepting state funding and in maintaining their position of providing schools for Catholic children only. It also discusses plans to establish village schools in county parishes. It describes support and donations for the cause, noting the support of the clergy and 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 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.’
Fourteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1870)
Fourteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage (1870) (presented at Annual Meeting, 21 October 1870). It is submitted by the ‘Committee of Management’ of St. Brigid’s Orphanage. 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. Protocol for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The benefits of the boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is discussed. The report examines Proselytism with reference to some Protestant institutions (orphanages, schools, etc.) The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. The report discusses the work of St. Brigid's schools of the Holy Faith, and notes they are not under the control of the state or aided by government. It provides details for why the organisation disagrees with secular education. It offers an extract from the work of Saint Vincent of Lérins. Several speeches and resolutions from the annual meeting are printed in the report. It describes support and donations for the cause, noting the support of the clergy and 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 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.’
Thirteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1869)
Thirteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Catholic Poor School (1869). The report discusses the abandonment of the collection of Protestant church tithes and the effects of Proselytism. It details the number of orphans; reunification of orphans with parents; orphan adoptions; orphan mortalities; orphan apprenticeships; the schooling of orphans; and the rearing of orphans. Protocol for religious instruction and education in general is detailed. The boarding-out (foster care) system and premiums paid to nurses (foster parents) is described. The report intermingles Protestant indoctrination and the benefits of a Catholic education. There is mention of Margaret Aylward as the foundress of a new religious community (Sisters of the Holy Faith). The report discusses the work of St. Brigid's schools. Also notes Margaret Aylward’s refusal to accept government aid for the schools. The report examines Protestant institutions (orphanages, schools, etc.) under the heading of ‘Operations of the Proselytiser’. It describes support and donations for the cause, noting the support of the clergy and guild associations. A list of benefactors and donations to St. Brigid’s Orphanage and Holy Faith Schools is listed (including clergymen and guild associations). It also notes the receipt of Protestant donations. 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.’