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Francis X. DeNeckere, SJ papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS36

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

Francis X. DeNeckere (1810-1879), entered the Society in 1844. He may have written these meditations.

Dates

  • 1844-1879

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Biographical Note

Francis X. DeNeckere, SJ (1810-1879) was born on February 2, 1810. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1844. Along with his brother Hippolyte, he left the Belgian Province and immigrated to the United States. Fr. DeNeckere began serving on the mission at Conewago, Pennsylvania in 1849. In 1859, he moved to the Jesuit outpost in Frederick, Maryland, where he taught Latin and Greek. He moved once again in 1860, this time to Newtown, Maryland. In 1862, Fr. DeNeckere returned to Conewago and tended to Littlestown and McSherrystown. He was transferred in 1863 to Holy Trinity Church in Boston. Francis X. DeNeckere, SJ died on January 8, 1879 in Littlestown, Pennsylvania.

[Source: "Woodstock Letters" volune 15, page 10].

Extent

0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Francis X. DeNeckere, SJ papers
Status
Completed
Author
Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
Description rules
Local Practice
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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