Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards

 

Creation Date

1930-10-27

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Keywords

Catholic Church; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

Description

Funeral prayer card for Michael O'Connor, 1861-1930. The front of the card contains a photograph of Father O'Connor. The back of the card contains biographical information and a prayer for the repose of his soul. The card was made by an unknown publisher. O'Connor was president of Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) from 1897-1901.

Transcription

(front) Rev, Michael J. O'Connor, S.J. (back) Rev. Michael J. O'Connor, S.J. Born, July 31, 1861 Entered the Society of Jesus, August 2, 1877 Died, October 27, 1930 In your charity pray for the repose of his soul. O God, by Whose favor Thy servant Michael was raised to the dignity of the Priesthood, and thus honored with the Apostolic functions, grant, we beseech Thee, that he may be admitted to the eternal fellowship of Thy Apostles in Heaven, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost world without end. Amen. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00580_2d_01_01

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Rights

The Jesuit Memorial Card Collection is the physical property of Xavier University. U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. The majority of the cards in this collection were published after 1923 and therefore may not be in the public domain. Images, text, or other content downloaded from the collection may be freely used for non-profit educational and research purposes, or any other use falling within the purview of "Fair Use". However, in order to use the digital reproductions for any other reason users must have the express consent of the copyright holder. Contact Xavier University Archives to inquire about permissions to use the digital image.

Digital Publisher

Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Xavier University Archives

jmc00580_2d_01_02.jpg (256 kB)
back of Michael O'Connor memorial holy card

Keywords

Catholic Church; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

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