Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies records
Scope and Contents
The Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies records document the formation and early years of the unification of Holy Name Society groups within the Archdiocese of Newark. The collection includes meeting minutes and the constitution of the organization.
Dates
- Creation: 1935-1940
Conditions Governing Access
Temporarily closed to research.
Conditions Governing Use
All materials available in this collection (unless otherwise noted) are the property of the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center and Seton Hall University, which reserves the right to limit access to or reproduction of these materials. Reproduction of materials or content is subject to United States copyright restrictions and may be subject to federal or state privacy regulations. Permission to publish exact reproductions must be obtained from the Director of the Archives and Special Collections Center.
Biographical / Historical
The Society of the Holy Name, also called Confraternity of the Most Holy Names of God and Jesus, is a group dedicated to the reverence of the names of God and Jesus and suppression of blasphemy, as well as evangelism and assisting church and parish ministries in Sprititual and Corporal Acts of Mercy. Originating in the 13th century at the Council of Lyons, the society today exists in many branches around the world. In the United States, a dicoses may have a union or federation of branches, each associated with individual parishes or groups. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men over the age of 18.
In 1935, Holy Name Society groups in the Archdiocese of Newark combined to form the Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies. However, after 1940 this Federation seems to have dissolved and Holy Name Society groups in the New Jersey area are under the auspices of the National Association of Holy Name Societies.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (, Approximately 50 items.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Society of the Holy Name, also called Confraternity of the Most Holy Names of God and Jesus, is a group dedicated to the reverence of the names of God and Jesus. In 1930, Holy Name Society groups in the Archdiocese of Newark combined to form the Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies. However, after 1940 this Federation seems to have dissolved and Holy Name Society groups in the New Jersey area are under the auspices of the National Association of Holy Name Societies. The Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies records document the formation and early years of the unification of Holy Name Society groups within the Archdiocese of Newark. The collection includes meeting minutes and the constitution of the organization.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title, then chronologically.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were transferred to the Archives and Special Collections Center from the Archdiocese of Newark. Terms of accession unknown.
Existence and Location of Copies
Select items from this collection have been digitized. To view these items, click here.
Processing Information
Collection was processed by Field Archives and Special Collections Center staff. The finding aid was written by Tracy M. Jackson in July 2012.
- Title
- Newark Archdiocesan Federation of Holy Name Societies records, 1935-1940
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Tracy M. Jackson
- Date
- June 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the The Monsignor Field Archives & Special Collection Center Repository
Archives, Walsh Library
400 South Orange Ave
South Orange NJ 07079 US
973-761-9476
archives@shu.edu
