McEvoy (Christopher Augustine), O.S.A. records

The Christopher Augustine McEvoy papers consist of a commemorative booklet of his 25th anniversary of ordination which took place on April 3, 1896.

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spelling VUA_2_14McEvoy (Christopher Augustine), O.S.A. records Guide to Christopher Augustine McEvoy, O.S.A., records VUA.2.14Finding aid prepared by Rev. Dennis J. Gallagher, OSA and Beaudry AllenVillanova University Archives2018Falvey Library800 E Lancaster AveVillanova, PABusiness Number: 610-519-4133archives@villanova.eduURL: Instances addedThis finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-12-04 16:11:05 -0500.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard Villanova University Archives Christopher Augustine McEvoy, O.S.A. records VUA.2.14 /repositories/2/resources/7 0.08 Linear feet (1 folder) 1896 The Christopher Augustine McEvoy papers consist of a commemorative booklet of his 25th anniversary of ordination which took place on April 3, 1896. English Preferred Citation note [Identification of Item], VUA-2/14 Christopher Augustine McEvoy, O.S.A., records. Villanova University Archives, Villanova University. Conditions Governing Access note The collection is open for research. Conditions Governing Use note For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Distinctive Collections staff. Biographical/Historical note Father Christopher McEvoy was born in Queens County, Ireland, in 1840. Before coming to Villanova College in 1866, he attended Notre Dame University and Niagara College. In 1868 he entered the novitiate at Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop James F. Wood in 1871. After ordination, Father McEvoy was stationed at Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania; and in 1881 he opened the first parochial school there, in the basement of the Church. From 1882 to 1890, he served as Provincial of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. As Provincial, he attended the Third Plenary Council in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1884. Father McEvoy next served at Villanova, where he was President of the College, Prior of the Augustinian Community, and Pastor of Saint Thomas of Villanova Church. He also served at Saint Denis' in Ardmore, Pennsylvania; at Saint Augustine's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and, again, at Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. Still later, he was stationed at Saint Mary's in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was also on the mission band for a time. On 14 December 1914, at age of 74, Father McEvoy died at Villanova. He is buried in the Augustinian Community Cemetery on campus. Works consulted: *Necrology of the Augustinian Provinces of the United States of America(revised, May 2000) Scope and Contents note The Christopher Augustine McEvoy papers consist of a commemorative booklet of his 25th anniversary of ordination which took place on April 3, 1896. Villanova University. Presidents. McEvoy, Christopher. Silver Jubilee Souvenir/repositories/2/archival_objects/409189614
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McEvoy, Christopher.
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McEvoy, Christopher.
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