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Father Theobald Mathew
First educated at a private school in Thurles. Later sent to St. Canice's Academy at Kilkenny. Attended St. Patrick’s College, in Maynooth in September 1807**.**
 * Education:**

Accepted into the Capuchin Order and was received as a novice in 1810. Ordained in Dublin on Holy Saturday, 17th April, 1813. Known as a sincere preacher.
 * Religion:**

A call of temperance. Alcohol should not be consumed, and the only way to stop alcohol consumption is total abstinence. My goal is to allow people to take a pledge to abstain from all intoxicating drinks**.** Drinking is dividing the people of the land.
 * Goals:**

Care for the poor, distressed, sick, lame and blind people. Founded the Josephian Society. Preached temperance to Ireland, Scotland, and England.
 * Service:**

1800-1840

//Assumption College: A Catholic College Founded by the Augustinians of the Assumption//. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. .

"The Website Of Father Mathew - Father Mathew's Life." //The Website Of Father Mathew - Home//. Web. 05 Oct. 2010. .