Plate
St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre
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| Nom de l'objet : | Plate |
| Type de l'objet : | Anniversary |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Communication Artifacts |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Documentary Plate |
| Discipline : | Religious History |
| Matériaux : | glass fabric, velvet wood, oak wood, pressed metal, steel rubber |
| Technique de fabrication : | cut, machine printed, type matted, fabric framed, factory clamped varnished trimmed, gilt glued stapled |
| Numéro d'accession : | SM 2006.29.74 |
| Nom de la collection : | Rev. Bernard Broderick |
| Pays d'origine : | Canada |
| Description : | A glass plate with a white background is edged in gold gilt. The gilt is also used to form a circle around the photo of Father Bernard Broderick which is centered on the front of plate. The photo is colored and is sealed to the plate using a heated process. Outer rim of plate provides information on Father Broderick as described above. The plate is centered in a piece of pressed wood which has been covered with blue velvet fabric. The matting is inserted in an octagonal shaped wooden frame which has been smoothly finished and varnished. Edges of frame are molded and risen. Wood on back of frame is unfinished. The matting is held in place with four clamps, each consisting of two metal bars tipped in black rubber and screwed to the edge of frame. Each section of frame is glued and stapled to hold them together. |
| Commentaires : | Rev. Bernard Broderick was born in Kedgwick, NB on December 8, 1913 the son of the late Michael Bernard Broderick and Isabella MacDonald. He was the second youngest of nine children.He graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1935; attended Holy Heart Seminary, Halifax, NS; was ordained on October 15, 1939 at Kedgwick by Most Rev. P. A. Chiasson, Bishop of Bathurst. Fr. Broderick's first parish was at St. Thomas Aquinas, Campbellton, NB as Asst. Pastor. He also served as A/Pastor at St. Michael's in Chatham from 1942-47. He went on to teach High School at St. Thomas College in Chatham from 1947-56. Following his teaching years, he was appointed Pastor at St. Patrick's in Nelson, NB from 1956-70. From 1970-73 he was appointed Pastor at Sts. Simon & Jude in Nackawic, and from 1973-82 he was Pastor at St. Michael's in Chatham. His last appointment was as administrator at St. Margaret's parish from 1982-88. After his retirement he served as Chaplain at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Chatham. In 2002, after 63 years as priest, Fr. Broderick went on his first mission. He filled in for Fr. Vezina at Attawapiskat, a remote aboriginal community in Northern Ontario in the James Bay area. Fr. Broderick's accomplishments and contributions include: -Honary Degree Doctor of Laws, 1990 from St. Thomas University -Established a Bachelor of Education program at St. Thomas University -Founding member of Miramichi Big Brothers & Sisters -Chaplain for 1219 Council Knights of Columbus, Chatham -Recipient of Province of NB Minister's Award for Heritage -Obtained a Certificate of Merit for Military Vicariate of Canada -Named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International -Made Freeman of the Town of Chatham -Driving force behind Beaubear Co-Op Housing -Development, Beaubear Credit Union and Beaubear Co-Operative in Nelson, Miramichi -Instrumental in raising funds for the Fr. Bruny Project to build a water cistern in Haiti -Avid supporter of Social Justice programs -Played a leading role in establishing and maintaining St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Center -Promoter and supporter of the Irish Cultural Society and Irish Festival -Author of two books, "Memories of Kedgwick River" and a valued historical record of the history of St. Michael's titled "The Catholic Church in the Maritimes" Father Broderick passed away on April 26, 2006 at Miramichi Regional Hospital. His largely attended funeral was celebrated at St. Michael's Basilica on Ap ril 28, with interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Miramichi, NB. (Information obtained from St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre and various newspaper articles) |
| Fonctions : | This framed plate was presented to Reverend Bernard Broderick on the occasion of his 60th Anniversary to the Priesthood by his nephew, Charles Mahoney and his family. It hung in Father Broderick's home for several years before it was given to St. Michael's Museum. |
| Hauteur : | 37 |
| Largeur : | 37 |
| Profondeur : | 4 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Nombre d'objets : | 1 |
| Étiquette ou poinçon : | Pastor, St. Patrick's Nelson, N.B. 1956-1970 Administrator St. Margaret's Parish, St. Margaret's, N. B. 1982-1988 Established B.E. D. Program, St. Thomas University Top center of plate reads: "Father Bernard M. Broderick". Bottom center of plate reads: " 60 Years Priest-Uncle-friend". Printed vertically along the left hand side of plate is the following:"Born at Kedgwick, N.B. Dec 8th, 1913 He is the second youngest of nine children Graduated from St. Francis Xavier University - 1935 Attended Holy Heart Seminary Halifax, N.S. and was Ordained Oct 15th, 1939 ~ First Parish ~ Assistant Pastor St. Thomas Aquinas Campbellton, N. B. 1940-1942 Assistant Pastor St. Michael's Chatham, N. B. 1942-1947 Taught High School St. Thomas, Chatham 1947-1956 Pastor, Sts Simon & Jude Nackawic, N.B. 1970-1973". Printed vertically along the right hand side of plate is the following: " Pastor ~ St. Michael's Chatham, N. B. 1973-1982 Chaplain ~ Hotel Dieu Hospital Chatham, N.B. Honorary Degree " Doctor of Laws" St. Thomas University, 1990 Author of Books: Memories of Kedgwick River and the Catholic Church in the Maritimes Basketball Coach of the "Zero Boys" Basketball Team He has a great love of the Kedgwick & Restigouche Rivers Three former students: Brian Mulroney, Doug Young and Frank McKenna. Printed on the center back of plate is the following inscription: " To: Father Broderick on the occasion of your 60th Anniversary of the Priesthood Love Charlie, Jackie & Family". A decal attached to the top center on back of frame reads: " Quality Wood Products VW VENNER WOODWORKING LTD. Schomberg, Ont. L0G 1T0". Printed in black marker at top center on back of matting is the number "91/2". |
| Mention de crédit - Image : | For copyright contact St. Michael's Museum. |
| Établissement : | St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Miramichi |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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