3 - Verbal Process of the Canonical Visitation of Rochestown

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Verbal Process of the Canonical Visitation of Rochestown

1 printed form sheet with typewritten and handwritten manuscript additions

A ‘Verbal Process’ documenting the canonical visitation of the Convent of St. Joseph, Rochestown, Co. Cork, conducted by Minister Provincial Father Peter Bowe OFM Cap. in April 1924. Following the formal opening in the refectory, private interviews with all religious members, and inspections of the church, sacristy, choir, library, and cells, the document records three handwritten directives for the Father Superior to implement and report upon within three months. These mandates require each religious to keep and observe a personal copy of the approved Manual of Customs, order the immediate removal of disruptions to regular observance caused by the recent construction of the new church and choir so that community exercises resume strictly according to the daily Horarium, and instruct the community to pray specially for the needs of the Irish Province’s domestic and foreign missions.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition