28 - Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan

28

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan

2 pp; manuscript

Letter from Fr. Luke Sheehan OFM Cap., Bend, Oregon, to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, referring to the development of the Catholic church in Oregon and the arrival of the railroad in Bend. Father Luke discusses the establishment of a parish in Portland, noting that while information was ‘meagre’, it was natural to expect a church and school would be built. He reflects on the sacrifices required for this work, stating that while he would like to have ‘really good people’ to help, it is worth the effort to save the children and the faith in this new territory. He also highlights that the local community is preparing to celebrate the arrival of the railroad in Bend on the 12th of the following month, which he notes is ‘much to my taste’.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition