Hi,
Just happened on this article (in response to the article concerning Our Lady of Mount Carmel in a previous post). Rev John O’Donnell (died 1946) was my grand uncle. He was ordained in Thurles seminary (Ireland) in 1898 for what was known as the “American Mission.” This meant that, as a poor kid, his fees were paid by an American bishop. He had a younger brother, Rev Edmund O’Donnell (died 1953), who also ministered in Iowa. Two of his three sisters became nuns. The third, my late grand mother, also wanted to join an order but was persuaded not too. A narrow escape for me!! I have photo of him taken in front of his Church and also post card pictures of what I presume is Mount Carmel Church which are dated 1929 (if interested)
Regards,
Tom Power
23 Shorewood
Ballinakill Downs
Waterford Ireland
Thank you for this interesting note, Mr. Powers. We would love to get a copy of the photos/post card if you could scan them and send them to me. My email address is:
pat.sheridan@windstream.net
I will get them posted on our site. You may wish to take a look at our Facebook page, as well.
http://www.facebook.com/LawlerIrishFestival
Pat~
I want to tell the team that put the Lawler Irish Celebration together… GREAT JOB! I enjoyed Friday evening, the Saturday events, and got to see/visit with so many great Lawlerites! I didn’t get to enjoy the Sunday fun. Thanks to all for putting it all together…Paula Martin Herold
Thank you, Paula. I’ll relay your message. It was great seeing you, by the way. 🙂