Lateran Regesta 155: 1411-1412

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In this section

Lateran Regesta, Vol. CLV (fn. 1)

2 John XXIII (contd.)

De Beneficiis Vacantibus

[25 May 1411–
24 May 1412].
S[t. Peter's, Rome].
(f. 1.)
To the dean of Ardagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Macdonnchaid, dean of Elphin, the perpetual benefice, called the rectory, de Dachorand in the diocese of Achonry, which takes its name from no church, whose rector receives part of certain tithes etc. in divers parishes, and whose value does not exceed 25 marks, void, under the provisions of its foundation and endowment, because Bernard Macdonnchaid has held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without obtaining dispensation; notwithstanding that Donald holds the deanery of Elphin, a major dignity with cure, value not exceeding 30 marks, the fruits etc. of which are, on account of wars and other calamities in those parts, almost useless to the dean, and the perpetual benefice, called the rectory, of Ratharannan alias Silmailruan in the diocese of Tuam, and that he has lately had papal dispensation to hold his said benefice with the deanery for life, to resign it, for exchange or otherwise, as often as he pleased, and hold instead a similar or dissimilar benefice incompatible with the deanery. He is forthwith, as he has offered, to resign the said benefice.Dignum arbitramur. [The bottom of the page, containing the date and terminal subscription, is water-stained and has crumbled away.]
1412.
14 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 4.)
To Maurice Okagan, canon of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Odo Olonan, clerk, of the diocese of Derry, who has had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure, the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 10 marks, of St. Mary's, Bali Monaid, in the diocese of Connor, so long void by the death of Donatus Micglenn that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Dignum etc.
6 Id. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 6.)
To the bishop of Volterra, the archdeacon of Raphoe and the official of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Robert Makellais, clerk, of the diocese of Derry, who has lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be etc. as in the preceding, the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 10 marks, of Magerbili alias Norraborg in the said diocese, so long void by the death of Donald Macglalacind that etc., as ibid. Vite ac morum. (Pro deo.)
6 Non. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 7.)
To the bishops of Lucera and Clogher, and Maurice Okadgan, canon of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Marianus Oduagan, clerk, of the diocese of Derry, who has lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 4, the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 7 marks, of Cammusconall in the said diocese, so long void, because Simon Ofenadad obtained and long held with it the perpetual vicarage of Tanlacht Villagran, in the same diocese, that its collation etc., as above, ibid. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
4 Id. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 7d.)
To the bishop of Volterra, Maurice Odomnall, canon of Raphoe, and the official of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to John Olaisci, priest, of the diocese of Raphoe, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Facham in the diocese of Derry, void by the death of Metrach (sic) Omurguisan without the Roman court, whether it be void as above, or be void in any other way or by John XXII's constitution Execrabilis, even if it be so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
9 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 9d.)
To the bishop of Veszprém and the deans of Elphin and Ardagh. Mandate to collate and assign to John Maccolich, clerk, of the diocese of Elphin, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 5 marks, of St. Mary's, Kylleglas, in the said diocese, void by the death of Finnbardus Omulymnain without the Roman court, whether it be void as above or in any other way or by Execrabilis etc., as in the preceding; notwithstanding that the pope has this day ordered provision to be made to him of a canonry and prebend of Elphin, value not exceeding 8 marks.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
8 Kal. June.
Lateran.
(f. 26d.)
To the bishop of Ciritaten., and the dean and Donald Ograda, canon, of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Omulluyn, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe, who has lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Castleconnell (de Castro Conayng) in the said diocese, void because Dermit Ohanrachayn has held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
3 Kal. July.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 32.)
To the bishop of Spoleto, and the dean and Richard Valens (Ricardo Valenti), canon, of Tuam. Mandate to collate and assign to Thady (Tatheus) Macgillaulltayn, priest, of the diocese of Tuam, who has had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as in the preceding, the still void perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Maglacho alias Oudiermada in the said diocese, collation and provision of which he obtained from archbishop John upon its voidance by the resignation thereto of Odo Ymochlayn, as he doubts whether the collation holds good. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
17 Kal. Aug.
St. Peter's. Rome.
(f. 35.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., the archdeacon of Ross and Reginald Omurrchyli, canon of Cork. Mandate to collate and assign to Reginald Ohart, clerk, of the diocese of Ross, who has studied canon law for seven years in certain places where there is no university (loca particularia sive private) of those parts, and who has lately has papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as in the preceding, the perpetual benefices without cure, called rectories, value not exceeding 9 marks, the one in the parish church of Kilrochayn and the other in that of Kilncomog, in lay fee, in the diocese of Cork, so long void that there is no certain knowledge of the manner of voidance; notwithstanding that the pope has recently ordered provision to be made to him of the deanery of Ross, value not exceeding 5 marks, and has dispensed him to hold it [above, p. 253]. He is hereby dispensed to receive the above two benefices and retain them with the deanery.Vite etc. (x, ressidum (sic) pro deo).
Ibid.
(f. 38.)
To the bishops of Civitaten. and Limerick, and Donald Ograda, canon of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Rory (Ruoricus) Olonyrgayn, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe, who is official-general of the episcopal court of Killaloe, has studied canon law for about seven years in places where there is no university (in locis ubi hujusmodi studium riget particulare), and has lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman etc, as in the preceding, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Kyllanasuleach in the said diocese, void because James Olonyrgayn has held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation; notwithstanding that the pope has recently ordered provision to be made to him of the precentorship of Killaloe, value not exceeding 9 marks, a non-major dignity with cure, which cure is by ancient custom exercised not by the precentor but by another commonly called a ‘stipendiary,’ of which he has not yet got possession, and has dispensed him to hold it [above, p. 252]. He is hereby dispensed to receive the vicarage and to retain it for life with the precentorship. Vite etc.
8 Id. July.
St. Peter's. Rome.
(f. 39d.)
To the dean of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Matthew Macmeyrcheym, perpetual beneficiary in the parish church of Cuyngkyg in the said diocese, of ducal race and in his nineteenth year only, if found fit in Latin, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Kallmaliery in the same diocese, void because Thady Macconnyl has held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation; notwithstanding that he holds his perpetual benefice in the said parish church, and another in that of Bunraythi in the same diocese, both without cure and called rectories, the value of which likewise does not exceed 3 marks. He is hereby dispensed, on account of his said defect of age, to hold the vicarage. Dignum arbitramur.
1412.
13 Kal. June.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 60d.)
To the bishop, dean and official of Achonry. Mandate to collate and assign to Cornelius Oruairc, clerk, of the diocese of Kilmore, the perpetual benefice without cure—which does not take its name from, and is not specially in, any church, and whose holder receives tithes in divers parishes of the diocese, the value of which tithes, with its other fruits etc., does not exceed 16 marks—called the rectory of Dartragie and Brefnichiar in the said diocese, so long void that there is no certain knowledge of the manner of voidance; the Augustinian abbot and convent of St. Mary's, Kenles, in the diocese of Meath, who unduly detain it, and on account of whose power Cornelius has no hope of obtaining justice, being summoned and removed; notwithstanding that the pope has recently [below, p. 265] ordered provision to be made to him of the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Killassnada in the said diocese.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
16 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's. Rome.
(f. 73d.)
To the bishop of Lucera and the priors of Saygir and Duruhac in the dioceses of Ossory and Meath. Mandate to collate and assign to Odo Oconallayn, clerk, of the diocese of Kildare—who has studied canon law for seven years in Ireland, and has lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the rectory of Killcorbaie (also written Killcorkaige and Killcorbaige) in the said diocese, of the patronage of laymen and value—together with that of the rectories of Cuilcorra and Bailenibeurle, in the same diocese, provision of which the pope has this day ordered to be made to him—not exceeding 10 marks, so long void by the death of Donatus Yoengassa that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 74d.)
To the same. Mandate to collate and assign to the above Odo, who has studied and been dispensed, as above, the above two rectories, which are of the patronage of laymen, and which used to have cure of souls, but have for forty years on account of wars etc. been without parishioners, value—together with that of Killcorbaige, provision of which etc. as above—not exceeding 10 marks, so long void by the death of Ciananus Yeirrubayn that their collation has lapsed, as above. Odo is hereby dispensed to hold for life the said rectories together with that of Killcorbaige. Vite etc.
12 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 75d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the dean and John Okassalaid, canon, of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Cuchonact Obryll (sic), clerk, of the diocese of Derry, the rectory, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Leamkaill in the said diocese, void by the voluntary resignation to bishop John, made without the Roman court, of Simon Ybuill; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by John XXII's constitution Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
5 Kal. June.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 76.)
To the bishop of St. Asaph, and the dean and John Occurrin, canon, of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to John Omorra, rector of Kyllabbayn in the diocese of Leighlin—who is by both parents of noble race, and to whom Boniface IX [Cal. Lett. V, p. 451] ordered provision to be made of his said rectory, value not exceeding 10 (sic) marks, and dispensed him, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold the rectory—the perpetual vicarage, with cure and value not exceeding 10 (sic) marks, of the same church, void by the death of William Alosloy. He is hereby dispensed to hold for life the vicarage together with the rectory. Vite etc.
19 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 77.)
To the abbot of St. Mary's, Granard, and the prior of St. Mary's, Inismoir, in the diocese of Ardagh, and the official of Ardagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Henry Sargeant, clerk, of the diocese of Meath—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, and value not exceeding 10 marks, of St. Conquinus, kyllagh, in the said diocese, so long void by the death of John Sargeant that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; Robert Dexsteder, priest, of the said diocese, who has had simoniacal collation and who detains it, and any other detainer, being removed. Vite etc.
Ibid. To the bishop of Lucera, and the deans of Armagh and Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Okailti, clerk, of the diocese of Derry—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a married man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the rectory, value not exceeding 5 marks, of Rathlurach in the said diocese, void because Patrick Macrochozan has obtained and held therewith the perpetual vicarage of the same church, both having cure. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1412.
2 Id. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 78d.)
To the bishop of Vesprém, the prior of Inchmacnerin (de Insula Macnerin) de Lochque, in the diocese of Elphin, and Dermit Macgillaruaid, canon of Elphin. Mandate to collate and assign to John Omacny, clerk, of the diocese of Elphin—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Cluaincremma in the said diocese, void because Charles Oberind has held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation. Vite etc.
1411.
9 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 79.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the dean and archdeacon of Ardagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Nicholas Obranagan, perpetual vicar of St. Michael's, Russach, in the diocese of Ardagh, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Kyllglassy in the same diocese, void by the resignation of Thomas Macmurkerchaid; Thomas Maccega, priest, of the said diocese, who obtained simoniacal collation and who detains it, and any other detainer, being removed; notwithstanding that Nicholas holds the above vicarage of St. Michael's, value not exceeding 9 marks, which, upon obtaining that of Kyllglassy, he is to resign. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1412.
4 Non. Feb.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 87.)
To the bishop of St. Asaph, the abbot of Leix (de Lege Dei) in the diocese of Leighlin, and John Occurryn, canon of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to Cornelius Offeachna, clerk, of the diocese of Leighlin—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 12 marks, of Casleancomur in the diocese of Ossory, so long void, because Richard Volnet (or Voluet) obtained and held it for some time together with his perpetual vicarage of Dunsert in the same diocese without dispensation, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
6 Non. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 89.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and Maurice Okachan and Donald Okartean, canons of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to David Okerualan, clerk, of the diocese of Derry—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as in the preceding—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 7 marks, of Domnachidi in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Patrick Macolgon; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
11 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 97.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the abbot of Clonfert (de Portu puro) and the prior of Monaincha (de Insula vivencium) in the dioceses of Clonfert and Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Ohcluc, clerk, of the diocese of Ossory—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as in the preceding—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 12 marks, of Raithdomnay in the said diocese, so long void by the death of Donald (Domnaldus) Ochuanayn that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; notwithstanding that provision was lately ordered to be made to him by papal authority of the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of the same church. He is hereby dispensed to hold the rectory and one or two other mutually compatible benefices with or without cure, and to resign them, simply or for exchange, and hold instead three similar or dissimilar mutually compatible benefices. Upon obtaining the rectory he is to resign the vicarage. Vite etc.
3 Id. Oct.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 104d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the prior of St. Mary's, Glas[c]arrige, in the diocese of Ferns, and John Occurryn, canon of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Macdubgayll, clerk, of the diocese of Ferns—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man etc., as in the preceding—the rectory, value not exceeding 40 marks, of Arculo in the diocese of Dublin, so long void by the death of John Foyt that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see.Vite etc.
7 Kal. Sept.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 107d.)
To the bishop of Oloron (Oloren.), and the dean and official of Killala. Mandate to collate and assign to Thomas Osruchan, priest, of the diocese of Killala, the perpetual benefice with cure, called the vicarage, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 5 marks, of Killeagai in the said diocese, so long void by the death of Robert de Hyndeber, priest, that its collation etc. as in the preceding. Vite etc. (viii, ressidum (sic) pro deo.)
9 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 108.)
To the bishop of Nicastro (Neucastren.), and the abbots of St. Michael's, Mayo (de Maio), and Boyle (de Buello) in the dioceses of Tuam and Elphin. Mandate to collate and assign to Nicholas Ouaradi, clerk, of the diocese of Achonry, who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87, the perpetual benefice, called the rectory, of Sliabloga in the said diocese, which has cure, whose holder receives part of the fruits etc. in divers parish churches of the diocese, but which takes its name from none of them, and which is of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 16 marks, so long void, because the late David de Anglo held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Vite etc.
16 Kal. Sept.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 111d.)
To the bishop of Nicastro (Neocastren.), and the dean and David de Anglo, canon, of Tuam. Mandate to collate and assign to Philip Okyrrnan, priest, of the diocese of Tuam, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of the parish church of the Relics of St. Hierlatheus in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Richard Ochathan; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Vite etc. (viii, residuum pro deo.)
15 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 121.)
To the bishop of Veszprém, the prior of Inchmacnerin (de Insula Macneryn) de Lochque, in the diocese of Elphin, and the official of Elphin. Mandate to collate and assign to Thady (Tatheus) Macdiarmada, clerk, of the diocese of Elphin, who is by both parents of noble race and has studied canon law for some years in Ireland, the perpetual vicarages, value—together with that of the rectories of Ardcharrna and Tuaimmna in the diocese of Elphin, provision of which the pope has also ordered to be made to him—not exceeding 16 marks, of Kylla [ch] rachta [the longer form occurs on f. 122] and Killomad in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin, void by the death of Dermit Oduthaid and Gillabrenaynd (also writtenGillebrenaynd) Maccleaga respectively. He is hereby dispensed to hold together for life the said vicarages together with the said rectories if they have cure.Nobilitas generis, vite etc. (x, residuum pro [deo].)
Ibid.
(f. 122.)
To the same. Mandate to collate and assign to the above Thady Macdiarmada the rectories, even if they have cure—value as in the preceding, mutatis mutandis—of Ardcharrna and Tuaimmna in the diocese of Elphin—the cure of the parishioners of each of the said churches being exercised by a perpetual vicar —so long void that there is no certain knowledge of the manner of their voidance. He is hereby dispensed to hold for life rectories and vicarages, if incompatible. Nobilitas etc. (x, residuum pro deo.)
Ibid.
(f. 130.)
To the dean of Killala. Mandate to collate and assign to Maurice Ocluman (or Oclinnan), clerk, of the diocese of Killala, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Leacam in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Thomas Laygles; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Dignum [arbitramur.]
2 Kal. Dec.
St. Peter's Rome
(f. 131d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the dean of Armagh and Henry Oduil, canon of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Eugenius Oneill, priest, of the diocese of Armagh—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc. as above, f. 87—the rectory, value not exceeding 12 marks, of Achcochailli in the diocese of Connor, void by the voluntary resignation, before notary public and witnesses without the Roman court, of Comedinus Ograffan, which resignation the pope hereby confirms; whether the rectory be void as above etc., as in the preceding. Vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 135d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the deans of Armagh and Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Olucharean, acolyte, of the diocese of Armagh, the rectory, value not exceeding 7 marks, of Garudseagayl in the said diocese, void because Simon Macgrana held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation.Vite etc.
19 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's. Rome.
(f. 140d.)
To the bishop of St. Asaph, the provost of Kilmacduagh and the chancellor of Kilfenora. Mandate to collate and assign to Laurence Otigernayg, clerk, of the diocese of Kilfenora—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest, a Cistercian, etc., as above, f. 87—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Rathmacnobrayn in the said diocese, void by the death of John Odallayn. He is hereby dispensed to hold one or two other benefices with or without cure, compatible with one another and with the said vicarage, and to resign them and it, simply or for exchange, as often as he pleases.Vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 142.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the deans of Armagh and Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to John Okahilti, clerk, of the diocese of Derry (Daren.)—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87—the rectory, value not exceeding 5 marks, of Henga in the said diocese, void because Peter Omolkallund obtained and held with it for more than a month the rectory of Tamlacha in the diocese of Armagh. Vite etc.
9 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's Rome.
(f. 143.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the prior of St. Mary's, Inismoyr, in the diocese of Ardagh, and the archdeacon of Kilmore. Mandate to collate and assign to Bernard Macmurkerchaid, clerk, of the diocese of Ardagh—who is of noble race, has for nearly ten years in Ireland and at Oxford (Exonie) in the diocese of Lincoln studied canon and civil law, and who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 30 marks, of St. Andrew's, Multifarannan, in the diocese of Meath, so long void by the death of Robert Oconyngean that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; notwithstanding that the pope has recently ordered provision to be made to him of the perpetual vicarage of St. Frigius's, Killdacanog (or Killoacanog), in the diocese of Ardagh, value not exceeding 12 marks, with which he is hereby dispensed to hold the above rectory for life. Vite etc.
19 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 144.)
To the bishops of Lucera and Clogher and the dean of Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Occonallain, clerk, of the diocese of Armagh, the rectory, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Darrelurain, (or Dairelurain; also written Daurelurain and Duralurain) in the said diocese, void because Maurice Ocaside obtained and held with it for several years the rectory of Tormandcommuni in the same diocese. Vite etc.
17 Kal. Aug.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 151.)
To the bishop of Marseilles (Massilien.), and the archdeacon and Nicholas Odubgylla, canon, of Kilmacduagh (Duanen.), Mandate to collate and assign to Thomas Ohadye, priest, of the diocese of Cashel, the perpetual vicarage, of the patronage of a layman and value not exceeding 10 marks, of Meagray (also writtenMeagry) in the diocese of Annadown, so long void—because Nicholas Macgillauanach obtained and held with it for some time the perpetual vicarage of Sraydbale in the diocese of Kilmacduagh (Duacen.)—that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; notwithstanding any indult to the archbishop of the annexed sees of Tuam and Annadown, or to others. Lawlabilia probitatis. (Pro deo.)
3 Id. Oct.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 156d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the abbot of Leix (de Lege Dei) in the diocese of Leighlin, and the dean of Clonfert. Mandate to collate and assign to Peter Oduibgyn, clerk, of the diocese of Ossory—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Killerbe in the diocese of Cashel, so long void, because William Ochaynle held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Vite etc.
11 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 159d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the precentor and Nicholas Odubgilla, canon, of Kilmacduagh. Mandate to collate and assign to John Okennedy, deacon, of the diocese of Killaloe, who is by both parents of noble race, the parish church of Lisbuyn in the said diocese, value not exceeding 8 marks, so long void that there is no certain knowledge of the manner of its voidance. Nobilitas generis, vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 160d.)
To the bishop of Veszprém, and the provost and dean of Elphin. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Ofrachna, priest, of the diocese of Elphin, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Odealba in the said diocese, void because Lewis Oflanagan held it, as above, f. 156d; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Vite etc.
15 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 162.)
To the bishop of Veszprém, the prior of the monastery of canons of Lochra in the diocese of Killaloe, and the dean of Clonfert. Mandate to collate and assign to Donatus Macgillapadrayg, clerk, of the diocese of Ossory—who lately, then a clerk, had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87—the rectory, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Scagire in the said diocese, so long void etc. as above, f. 159d.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
6 Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 163.)
To the bishops of Veszprém and Kilfenora, and John Olongayn, canon of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Dermit Ohacharni, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 5 marks, of Killadmayt in the said diocese, void because the late Thomas Ocormackayn held it for more than a year etc., as above, f. 156d. Vite etc.
Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 163d.)
To the abbot of Clare (de Forgio) in the diocese of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Maurice Marmachanna (sic), priest, of the diocese of Kilfenora, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Kylltomthuracht in the said diocese, so long void etc., as above, f. 159d. Dignum [arbitramur].
6 Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 164d.)
To the bishop of Lucera, the abbot of Corcomroe (de Petraforcili, i.e. Petrafertili) in the diocese of Kilfenora, and Magonius Ohanrichan, canon of Kilfenora. Mandate to collate and assign to Thomas Machmachuna, clerk, of the diocese of Kilfenora—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc. as above, f. 87—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Killagloich in the said diocese, void by the resignation, before notary public and witnesses without the Roman court, of Donatus Mechmachuna; whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved. Vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 165.)
To the bishops of Veszprém and Kilfenora and John Olongayn, canon of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Charles Osycha, clerk, of the diocese of Limerick—who proposes to study letters, and who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure, and to whom the pope has this day ordered provision to be made of the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Kyllfedayn in the diocese of Killaloe, and whom the pope has dispensed to hold together for life it and the following vicarage —the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Kyllscanail [1] (also written Killscanail [1]) in the diocese of Limerick, void because Thomas Caenrach (sic) obtained and held with it for several months the rectory of Thdhunna in the diocese of Meath. Vite etc.
Ibid.
(f. 166.)
To the same. Mandate to collate and assign to the above Charles Osycha, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Kyllfedayn in the diocese of Killaloe, void because Rory (Roricus) Omurgissa held it for more than a year without etc., as above, f. 156d. He is hereby dispensed to hold for life the said vicarage and that of Kyllscanaill, provision of which the pope has this day ordered to be made to him, as in the preceding. Vite etc.
9 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 167d.)
To the prior of St. John Baptist's by Lenenach in the diocese of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Thomas Machoste, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87—the rectory, of lay patronage and value not exceeding 8 marks, of Tirdoglas in the said diocese, so long void because the late Odo Machassin held it for more than a year etc., as above, f. 156, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see.Dignum arbitramur.
1412.
4 Non. Feb.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 170.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the dean and John Okassalaig, canon, of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Cuchonnact Obuyll, clerk, of the diocese of Derry, who is by both parents of noble race, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Ceapach in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Paul Macuortha, whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved; notwithstanding that the pope has recently [above, p. 257] ordered provision to be made to him of the rectory of Leampaill (sic) in the same diocese, value also not exceeding 6 marks. He is hereby dispensed to hold them together for five years, after the lapse of which he is to resign that one of the two which he obtains first.Nobilitas generis, vite etc. (x, residuum pro deo.)
6 Id. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 176d.)
To the bishop of Lucera and the comorban of St. Cainnech (Coorbanus Sancti Kynnyti), canon of Derry, and the official of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Nellanus Okan, priest, of the diocese of Raphoe, the rectory of Raid in that diocese, value not exceeding 6 marks, which he obtained by collation and provision of bishop John upon its voidance by the death of Mallanus Odoceautaid, and now doubts whether the bishop's collation etc. holds good, because it is asserted that the rectory became void, not as above, but because the late Obemeus Offergail obtained and held therewith for some months the archdeaconry of Raphoe, a dignity. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
14 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 177.)
To the bishop of Volterra, the prior of Lochderg in the diocese of Clogher, and the official of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Dermit Odochartaid, perpetual beneficiary, called prebendary, of Bailleofietan in the diocese of Raphoe—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as above, f. 87—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Raith in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Comidinus Ogemregan, whether it be void as above or in any other way, or by Execrabilis, even if so long void that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, or it have been specially reserved; notwithstanding that he holds a perpetual benefice without cure, called prebend, of Bailleofietan, value not exceeding 1 mark. He is hereby dispensed, on account of his said illegitimacy, to hold the vicarage.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
6 Id. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 182d.)
To the bishops of Lucera and Achonry and the dean of Achonry. Mandate to collate and assign to Cornelius Oruaire, clerk, of the diocese of Kilmore, of noble race, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of the parish church of Killessnada, to which the parish church of Cuhustat in the said diocese is annexed, void because John Macaedagan held it for more than a year etc., as above, f. 156d. Nobilitas etc. [See above, p. 257.]
14 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 187d.)
To the bishop of Veszprém, the prior of St. Mary's, Inchmacnerin (de Insula Macnere), in the diocese of Elphin, and Dermit Macgillaruadh, canon of Elphin. Mandate to collate and assign to John Macacleri, clerk, of the diocese of Elphin—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman related in the second and second degrees of affinity, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Killmurchun in the diocese of Achonry, void by the death without the Roman court of Murianus Maclochlainn, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177; although Donatus Ommachan, priest, of the latter diocese, who is to be removed, wrongfully detains it. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
6 Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 188d.)
To the bishop of Veszprém and the dean and archdeacon of Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Carbricus Offergail, clerk, of the diocese of Ardagh—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, nobles, related in the fourth and fourth degrees of kindred, to be etc., as above, f. 187d—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Kyllnasichigi in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Celestin Yfergayl, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177; notwithstanding that the pope has recently [above, p. 241] ordered provision to be made to him of the archdeaconry of Ardagh, a non-major, nonelective dignity with cure, value not exceeding 10 marks, of which he has not yet got possession. He is hereby dispensed to hold both for life. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1412.
4 Non. Feb.
St. Peter's Rome.
(f. 190.)
To the bishop of Todi (Tudertin.), the abbot of Leix (de Lege Dei) in the diocese of Leighlin, and John Ocurryn, canon of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to Cornelius Offachna, clerk, of the diocese of Leighlin—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest etc., as abovef. 87—the perpetual vicarage, of the patronage of laymen and value not exceeding 4 marks, of Gleacindyssyl (or Gleaandyssyl) in the said diocese, so long void, because Gilbert Omorra obtained and held therewith for some time the rectory of the same without dispensation, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; notwithstanding that the pope has this day [above, ibid.] ordered provision to be made to him of the rectory of Casleandcomur in the diocese of Ossory, value not exceeding 12 marks, which he is hereby dispensed to hold with the above vicarage for life. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
4 Id. May.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 208.)
To the bishop of Todi, and the dean and Donald Ograda, canon, of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to Cornelius Occurrin (crossed through by the copyist and followed by Ocuirrin) aliasObrien, perpetual vicar of Raith in the diocese of Killaloe, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Ogairyn in the said diocese, void because Rory (Ruaricus) Omeachair held it for more than a year without etc. as above, f. 156d; notwithstanding that he holds the vicarage of Raith, value not exceeding 3 marks, which he is, as he has offered, to resign upon obtaining that of Ogairyn. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
11 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 211.)
To the prior of Glas[c]argy in the diocese of Ferns, and the archdeacon and John Occurryn, canon, of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Mackanill, clerk, of the diocese of Dublin—who is of ducal race, is skilled in canon law, and lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be etc., as above, f. 187d, and who has no hope of obtaining justice in the city or diocese of Dublin—the rectory, value not exceeding 28 marks, of Gilldelgni in the said diocese, so long void by the death of William Payn that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see, although Henry Fuytby, priest, of the said diocese, who without residing and without understanding or speaking the language (ydeoma) of the parishioners, and without being able to exercise the cure of souls, who is to be removed, wrongfully detains it. Vite etc. (xi, residuum pro deo.) [See above, pp. 241, 242 and 243.]
4 Id. May.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 212d.)
To the bishop of Volterra, the prior of Killechy in the diocese of Kildare and the archdeacon of Leighlin. Mandate to collate and assign to Maurice Oscula, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Kinethii in that diocese, void because the late Eogenius (sic) Omynachan held it as above, f. 156d; notwithstanding that he has, by a friendly composition, a yearly pension from the rectory, called of lay fee, of Kinealarga in the said diocese, under a certain impetration of that rectory, lately obtained by him from the apostolic see, against Donatus Oheagan its detainer [above, p. 41.] Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
6 Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 219.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the deans of Armagh and Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Eneas Machcochoczan (sic), priest, of the diocese of Derry (Deren., corrected in the margin from Daren.), the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 4 marks, of Rathluraich in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Philip Meicrochagan, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc.
19 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 222.)
To the bishops of Soana (Suanen.) and Raphoe, and Peter Odrobealaich (or Odeobealaich), canon of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Obruyn, clerk, of the diocese of Derry—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest religious, a Cistercian, and an unmarried woman etc., to be etc.as above, f. 187d—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 5 marks, of Dompnachmor in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Angelicus Okerwlan, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
2 Kal. Dec.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 223.)
To the bishop of Veszprém, the prior of St. Mary's, Killmornasinna, in the diocese of Elphin, and the dean of Ardagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Donald Offini, clerk, of the diocese of Elphin, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 5 marks, of St. Beraid de Cluaincorpy in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Alan Macscalaid, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
10 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 223d.)
To the bishop of Veszprém and the abbots of St. Mary's T[r]ym, and Bective (de Beatitudine), in the diocese of Meath. Mandate to collate and assign to Nicholas Jordain, perpetual vicar of St. Mary's, Lercor, in the diocese of Meath, the parish church of St. Brandan, Aghyer, in the said diocese, of the patronage of laymen and value not exceeding 15 marks, void by the death without the Roman court of Nicholas Walle, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177; notwithstanding that he holds the said vicarage, value not exceeding 26 marks, and that the pope has lately ordered provision to be made to him of a benefice with or without cure in the common or several gift of the bishop and chapter and each of the canons and persone of Meath. He is hereby dispensed to hold for three years St. Brandan's with his said vicarage, within which period he is to exchange one of them for a benefice compatible with the remaining one, and if not, is to resign the vicarage. Upon obtaining St. Brandan's the above provision shall be void as far as regards a benefice with cure only. Vite etc.
1412.
4 Non. Feb.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 236.)
To the bishop of Lucera, and the dean and John Okassalayg, canon, of Derry. Mandate to collate and assign to John Okearualayn, clerk, of the diocese of Derry—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and a married woman related in the third degree of kindred, to be promoted etc., as above, f. 187d—the rectory of Domnachkaidi in the said diocese, value not exceeding 8 marks, void by the death of Michael Okahan. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
1411.
3 Non. July.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 253d.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., and the archdeacon and official of Kilmore. Mandate to collate and assign to Nicholas Ofarchealleych, clerk, of the diocese of Kilmore, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 6 marks, of Kyllnascanrach, commonly called Theallachdunchaga, in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Nemias Magthigernayn, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177.Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
8 Id. July.
St. Peter's, Rome
(f. 266.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., and the dean and Richard Valens (Ricardo Valenti), canon, of Tuam. Mandate to collate and assign to Nemias Oruagri, clerk, of the diocese of Tuam—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest (corrected in margin from unmarried man) and an unmarried woman, to be promoted, as above, f. 187d—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, of Killchorryn alias Corcom [a] ga in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Thomas Macgillachalaych, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc.
8 Kal. Aug.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 270d.)
To the bishop of Achonry. Mandate to collate and assign to Maclerius de Bremecheam, clerk, of the diocese of Tuam—who is in or about his twelfth year, and is by both parents of noble race, who by his own power and [that] of his kinsmen and friends, under whose lordship the church is, will be able to be profitable to it, and afford it the restoration which it needs, and on whose behalf also Walter, baron of Bremechean, patron of the rectory, has petitioned the pope—if found fit, the rectory, value not exceeding 32 marks, of the parish church of Athnaryg in the said diocese, the cure of which is exercised by a perpetual vicar, void because Thady. (Thatheus) Ocheallaych held it for more than a year, as above, f. 156d. Maclerius is hereby dispensed on account of his said defect of age. Dignum [arbitramur].
Ibid.
(f. 271d.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., the prior of Sayrkyerayn in the diocese of Ossory and the dean of Killaloe. Mandate to collate and assign to William Mackassyn, clerk, of the diocese of Killaloe—who lately had papal dispensations, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman (i) to be promoted etc., as above, f. 187d, after which he obtained the rectory of Magdrechni in the said diocese and, upon his resigning it, (ii) to hold two other mutually compatible benefices with or without cure and to resign them, for exchange or otherwise, and hold instead two similar or dissimilar mutually compatible benefices, provided that the fruits etc. of one of them were insufficient for his maintenance—the rectory, value not exceeding 12 marks, of Durug in the said diocese, of the patronage of laymen, so long void because Donatus Mackassyn held it, as in the preceding, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see. Vite etc.
16 Kal. Sept.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 275.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., the abbot of St. Augustine's, Navan (de Novania), in the diocese of Clonfert (sic), and Nicholas Oduibgilla, canon of Kilmacduagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Marianus Okearbayll, clerk, of the diocese of Ossory—who has studied canon law for about seven years in places where there is no university (studia particularia), and has recently had papal dispensation, if and as far as necessary, on account of his alleged illegitimacy as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, nobles, related on divers sides in the third and fourth or fourth and fourth and fourth and fourth degrees of kindred, although he believes himself by a subsequent marriage contracted by his parents to have been legitimated, to be promoted, as above, f. 187d—the rectory, of the patronage of laymen and value not exceeding 16 marks, of Byrra in the diocese of Killaloe, so long void by the death of Henry Maccrocrayn that its collation has lapsed, as in the preceding. Vite etc.
3 Non. July.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 276d.)
To the bishop of Civitaten., and the archdeacon and Nicholas Odubgilla, canon, of Kilmacduagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Thomas Bannyl, rector of Gnomore in the diocese of Tuam, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 24 marks, of St. Nicholas's, Galway (de Galuia), in the said diocese, void by the resignation, made without the Roman court, of John Lang, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177; notwithstanding that he holds the said rectory, which upon obtaining the vicarage he is to resign. Vite etc.
8 Kal. Aug.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 277d.)
To the bishops of Oloron and Clogher and the archdeacon of Clogher. Mandate to collate and assign to Odo Mackathmail, clerk, of the diocese of Derry, the rectory, value not exceeding 7 marks, of Druymcath, in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Maurice Mackathmayl, whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc. (Pro deo.)
7 Kal. Aug.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 284d.)
To the official of Ardagh (corrected in the margin from the archbishop of Armagh). Mandate to collate and assign to Gregory Noel (as in the margin; Nelle in text), priest, of the diocese of Meath, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 24 marks, of St. Patrick's Trevete, in the said diocese, after receiving Thomas Crundale's proposed resignation of it. The official is to see that there be no simony on the part of Thomas and Gregory. Vite ac morum. (The incipit is corrected in the margin from ‘Dignum etc.,’ which has necessitated the recasting of the letter by a number of other marginal corrections made de mandato by Franciscus [de Agello] the corrector.)
6 Id. June.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 295d)
To the bishop of Soana (Suanen.), the prior of Fore (de Fauoria), in the diocese of Meath, and the official of Armagh. Mandate to collate and assign to Patrick Osiredean, clerk, of the diocese of Kilmore—who lately had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted, as above, f. 187d—the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 12 marks, of St. Felimy's (Sancti Fedlemey), Kilmor[e], in the said diocese, void by the death without the Roman court of Cormac Maccouand (or Macconand), whether it be void etc., as above, f. 177. Vite etc.
1412.
5 Kal. Feb.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 298.)
Decree, at the recent petition of John Leyot, dean of St. John's Chester, bachelor of canon law—containing that his deanery, which with its fruits etc. is situate on the confines of the realm of England, and, on account of the deadly wars which have for years raged between the English and Welsh, has sustained no small losses; and that the dean has, on account of his deanery, a principal and unique dignity, value not exceeding 100 marks, to pay episcopal rights and royal tenths and very many other burdens incumbent on the said church—that the deanery shall (not only on account of the above, but also because, as the pope has learned, the administration of sacraments and sacramentals is exercised not by the dean but by three perpetual vicars) be a compatible benefice during the life of John and his immediate successor, and may without any papal dispensation be held by them with any other benefice having cure or otherwise incompatible, even if a dignity, major or principal respectively, and elective, personatus or office, with or without cure, in a cathedral or collegiate church. Ad fut. rei mem. Sincere devocionis.

Footnotes

  • 1. Described on the back as Liber 18.