Eugene O'Callaghan Papers
Scope and Content
Transcripts of the "Jus" letters, 1868-1869; of correspondence between O'Callaghan and Richard Gilmour, Bishop of Cleveland, 1884; and of the letter in which O'Callaghan acknowledges that he wrote the "Jus" letters, 1896; copies of his citizenship papers, record of death, will, obituaries, and a photograph of his portrait; and parish history material from St. Colman's Parish, where he served as pastor.
Dates
- Creation: 1851-1901.
Creator
- O'Callaghan, Eugene, 1831-1901. (Person)
Language of Materials
English.
Background
Priest of the Diocese of Cleveland; author of 12 letters published by James McMaster in the New York Freeman's Journal and signed "Jus". The letters concerned the status of the clergy: O'Callaghan criticized the arbitrary use of power by bishops and called for the reform of canon law.
Extent
1 linear inch.
Subject
- O'Callaghan, Eugene, 1831-1901. (Person)
- Catholic Church. Diocese of Cleveland (OH) (Organization)
- Saint Colman's Parish (Cleveland, Ohio) (Organization)
- Gilmour, Richard, 1824-1891. (Person)
- Title
- Eugene O'Callaghan Papers
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository