Cup
St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre
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| Nom de l'objet : | Cup |
| Type de l'objet : | Travelling |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Vessel |
| Discipline : | religious culture |
| Matériaux : | fabric, leather metal, brass metal, stainless steel |
| Technique de fabrication : | cast, factory sewn, machine soldered, factory |
| Numéro d'accession : | SM 2019.6.1 A-B |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Germany |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Description : | The cup is made of lightweight stainless steel. The base is round and is accented with three elevated layers as it rises to meet the cone shaped cup. The cup consists of four layers each increasing in size as it increases in height. Two oval shaped pieces of stainless steel have been attached to a clamp soldered to top side of cup. This forms a handle. The cup folds down to a tiny size that fits in the accompanying case. The case is made of brown leather and has a horseshoe shape. Two small pieces of leather fold over the flat side of horseshoe shape and are attached together with a brass snap. |
| Commentaires : | Father Raymond M. Hickey was born in Jacquet River, Restigouche County and attended the local schools. He also attended St. Thomas University and Holy Heart Seminary in Chatham and Halifax, respectively. After his ordination in 1933 he did ministry in Bathurst, Campbellton and Chatham. For three years prior to the Second World War he was on the faculty of St. Thomas University. Father Hickey joined the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1940 and was appointed Roman Catholic chaplain in the rank of Captain and attached to the North Shore (N.B.) Regiment of the Third Canadian Division. His six years of military service as an army chaplain was a great experience. He won the Military Cross for outstanding bravery and example at St. Aubin-sur-mer on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was an example to all ranks by his coolness in battle and his concern for his fellowman, be it a colonel or a private. He was invested by the late King George VI at Buckingham Palace on July 5, 1945. Father Hickey returned to Canada and resumed his chosen work. He was pastor at St. Thomas in Campbellton and was later transferred to St. Mary's in Newcastle where he undertook the building of the new church, near the site of the old and was pastor when it was consecrated. During this time Father Hickey found time to write "The Scarlet Dawn", a history of his life as a padre in an infantry regiment. This heartwarming narrative of his army days is filled with reminisces, sadness, joy, and humour. In 1956 he was made a domestic prelate with the title of monsignor. In 1976, his alma mater conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa. In 1979,, Father Hickey represented the Corp. of Chaplains of Canada at the 35th anniversary of the Normandy landings in Normandy, France. He worked with a committee of veterans from the North Shore Regiment with the objective to place a monument to the officers and men of that gallant unit who gave their lives during World War Two. The monument is erected in the village of Carpiquet, near the city of Caen in Normandy, France. Father Hickey also took up the study of violin and piano as well as being an amateur artist. Several of his canvasses have been used in his book, "My Hobbies Three". When the North Shore Regimental Veterans Association elected him as their first life member, the address contained the following: "In the chapel of the hearts of the men of the North Shore, there will always be a lamp in the window for Father Hickey". Few men have contributed so much of themselves to their fellowman as has Father Hickey. It is not a coincidence that he was and will always be known to thousands as "The Beloved Padre". He was in Carpiquet France when he died on Sept. 13/1987 at age 82, attending the unveiling of a monument marking a site in the Battle of Normandy. |
| Fonctions : | This cup was used by Monsignor Raymond Hickey when he served as chaplain during World War II. The cup was brought to the museum by Pat, Nolan, son of Dan Nolan and husband of Mary Alice McCarthy. He provided information indicating that this cup was brought back from France in 1917 by Dan Nolan. This cup was used to hold the wine when the last rites of the Catholic church were given to him as he was wounded in the head and left for dead. Having survived, this cup was in his possession for future years in the war and came back home with him. |
| Hauteur : | 8.5 cm |
| 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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