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Travel trunk or chest, cylindrical shape, wood covered in hide and leather, with metal nails, lock, and side bindings. Father Nerinckx used this chest when he traveled from his Belgian homeland to Baltimore, MD, in 1804. At the time Fr. Nerinckx left…

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This slant top desk was made by Brother Charles Gilbert for Father Nerinckx. Inside are compartments for paper, ink and writing utensils. Brother Charles Gilbert came with Father Nerinckx from Europe to enter a brotherhood in America. Since the…

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“A Thought a Day from Father Nerinckx”, a spiral bound paperback 6” x 8 ½”, pale green cover. Compiled c. 1933, and read at breakfast in the sisters’ refectories until the 1960s. A sketch of Father Nerinckx is found at the beginning of the book. For…

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Wood inlay crucifix, with ivory corpus and "INRI" sign; glass-fronted reliquary above corpus, with relic labeled in Latin as from the cross of Christ. The crucifix was brought by Father Nerinckx from Europe. He wrote: “The beautiful crucifix from the…

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Two obituary cards of Reverend Charles Nerinckx, one of which (b) was framed and hung in Father Nerinckx’s cabin. Both cards quote one of Father Nerinckx’s favorite sayings: “Do not forsake Providence and Providence will never forsake you.”

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Brass sundial, used by Father Nerinckx, based on the latitude and longitude of Bardstown, KY. Constructed of a brass plate attached to an iron back, with three loose pieces to attach to cast the shadow. Engraved on lower edge "Joannis Denies Belgae /…

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Plaster model of statue of Father Nerinckx, by Rudolph (Rudi) Torrini (1923-2018), professor at Webster College/University. “The larger-than-life statue, created circa 1954, depicts Father Nerinckx as a young Belgian curate.” The statue for which…

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a) Round brass sanctuary bell, two tiers, topped with four-armed cross, on a round wood base. This bell was used by Father Nerinckx. Such bells were used at the Mass during the Consecration and Elevation of the Host and Chalice. This bell was one of…

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Ceramic vase, painted gold base, rim, trim, and lion-face handles, with lavender background for an image of the French Revolution on one side and gold decoration on the reverse. This vase was brought by Father Nerinckx.

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Two Mass bells in round brass cover with handle on top. Used by Father Nerinckx at the Consecration of the Mass.
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