relic

Dublin Core

Title

relic

Description

Relics of Father Nerinckx, four containers of different designs containing small bones of Father Nerinckx. Also, a paper regarding the distribution of said relics to the Loretto Houses (see object file).

(a) and (b): Bone fragments taped to paper, covered with plastic with white crocheted borders; labeled "Father Nerinckx Bone Loretto."
(c): Taped packet labeled "Fr. Nerinckx relic bone."
(d): Bone fragment in metal and glass American Waltham Watch Co. case. Labeled on front "Bone of forefinger, right hand of Rev. Chas. Nerinckx." Labeled on back "Bone given by Bro Chas Gilbert in 1833 to Sisters kept for a time by Sr. M. Paul Luckett then by Sr. Meinrad [Meinard?] to 1932. Loretto Mother House."

Type

Religious objects

Identifier

0830a-d

Files

0830a-d.jpg

Citation

“relic,” Loretto Heritage Center Artifacts, accessed May 18, 2024, https://lorettoheritagecenter.omeka.net/items/show/970.