Collection: Joseph M. Finotti, SJ papers | Georgetown University Archival Resources

The Rev. Joseph M. Finotti, SJ Papers contain Finotti's diaries and scrapbooks from 1846 until just before his death, as well as correspondence.

Dates

1846-1878

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Extent

1.70 Linear Feet (4 Hollinger Document Cases)

Additional Description

Biographical note

Joseph M. Finotti, SJ was born in Ferrara, Italy on September 21, 1817. During his lifetime, he was well-known as a bibliographer and cataloger of American Catholic history. Finotti entered the Society of Jesus in Italy. In 1845, he was assinged to the Maryland Province in the United States. While at Georgetown, he was ordained. Finotti became pastor of St. Mary's Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and he also had responsibility for other local parishes at the same time. In 1852, he left the Jesuits but remained a priest.

Moving to Boston, Finotti edited "The Pilot" for a long period of time. He also served as a pastor in Brookline and Arlington, Massachusetts. Therafter, he went West and, in 1877, became a pastor in Central City, Colorado.

Jospeh M. Finotti, SJ died on Janaury 10, 1879 in Central City, Colorado.

[Sources: "Woodstock Letters" volume 14 page 249; "Catholic Answers Online"].

Subjects

Jesuits

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Joseph M. Finotti, 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