Thirteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1869)

Thirteenth Annual Report of St. Brigid's Orphanage (1869)

1869

Sisters of the Holy Faith; St. Brigid's Orphanage

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.’

St. Brigid's Orphanage

46 Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland

Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

Orphan statistics

Boarding-out system

Nurses (foster parents)

Education

Holy Faith schools

Sisters of the Holy Faith

Proselytism

Finance

Benefactors

Dillon, John Blake (1814-1866)

Irish Church Act 1869

Aylward, Margaret (1810-1889)

Reports 1857-1878 (HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR-1857-1878)

William Powell (10 Essex Bridge, Dublin)

HFA1-O-ES-F-33-SBO-AR13.pdf

Text

book section

PDF

eng

HFA1/O/ES/F/33/SBO-AR13

Sisters of the Holy Faith Congregational Archives, Aylward House, Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

1 report, 36 pages