Hull, Newman House, 1995 - 2006
Dates
- Creation: 1995 - 2006
Conditions Governing Access note
As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.
Biographical / Historical
In October 1995 M Gabriel Lockett RSM and Hilary Rourke RSM took up residence in Newman House, Hull. The house was soon put to use by the Parish Priest of St Anthony’s for parish meetings. The Parish Council, RCIA, SVP and Sacramental preparation all happened within the house. Sister Gabriel started working in the parish as well as taking a Scripture group at St Charles’ Church and Sister Hilary began work as a Parish Sister in St Francis of Assisi parish. In 1996 Felicity Dobson RSM joined the community, her work was as RCIA Adviser to the Diocese of Middlesbrough' and she lived in Newman House until 2002. In May 2005 Maureen Youle RSM joined the community. In 2005 the sisters received a request from the Marist Fathers to either lease or purchase Newman House. Having found new premises, the sisters moved to Cottingham Road, Hull in July 2006.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 42 Cubic Feet (200+ boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Box H
In one box with other small collections beginning with the letter H
Custodial History
The archives of the Newman House, Hull, have been collated from the opening in 1995 by the sisters of Newman House, Hull and belong to the Institute of our Lady of Mercy.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
Container Summary
0.05 box
Repository Details
Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository