Diocese of Wheeling Collection
Fonds
Identifier: DWH
Scope and Content
Clippings concerning diocesan affairs, 1872-1879, including clippings of the pastoral letters of Richard Whelan and John Joseph Kain; and photostats of letters received by Mother M. de Chantal, Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Joseph's Academy in Wheeling (1874- 1875, 1895).
Dates
- Creation: 1872-1895
Creator
- Catholic Church. Diocese of Wheeling (WV). (Organization)
Language of Materials
English.
Background
The Diocese of Wheeling was established in 1850. Richard Vincent Whelan, formerly Bishop of Richmond, served as its first bishop until 1874. John Joseph Kain was its second bishop (1875-1893) and Patrick James Donohoe its third (1894-1922).
Extent
1 linear inch.
Subject
- Chantal, Francis de, Mother (Person)
- St. Joseph's Female Academy (Wheeling, W.Va.) (Organization)
- Whelan, Richard Vincent, 1809-1874 (Person)
- Kain, John Joseph, 1841-1903 (Person)
Genre / Form
- Title
- Diocese of Wheeling Collection
- 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