Subfonds 7 - Jesuit departures from the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus

Departure files concern material on Jesuits priests, scholastics (those men who took vows after two years and in formation) and brothers, and are accessible only by the person whose file it pertains to. Those who departed as novices, see ADMN/20.

For all other access, material will be available pre 1945.

Departures

ADMN/7

Typical documents in the file of each candidate would include:
– reports on candidate from four examiners;
– copies of baptismal and confirmation certificates;
– medical reports;
– letter from the candidate’s parents giving approval for candidate’s entrance to the Society;
– letter from the candidate’s parents regarding financial contributions;
– testimonial letter from the candidate’s bishop;
– dimissorial letters signed by Fr. General and the individual in question.
In the case of priests seeking laicization there may also be petitions for laicization and a final rescript.

Abbreviations:
FR: Priest
SCH: Scholastic
BR: Brother