Kilcullen from New Abbey Parish

File relating to a visiting priest, Fr. Abbey, who celebrated Mass in Donabate and in the hospital without verifying the correctness of his status.

Letter from Cardinal Bernard Griffin, Benedictine Abbey, Kylemore, Clifden, Co. Galway to +McQuaid thanking him for the invitation to Archbishop’s House and to lunch at Notre Dame. His brother, Fr. Basil will also be able to attend. He has hoped to keep his visit private but was photographed by someone ‘snooping round’. Cardinal Griffin was Archbishop of Westminster and Fr. Basil was his twin brother.

Letter from +Dunne to +McQuaid regarding a Fr. Descleves from Licuge Abbey near Poitiers, France who called seeking Mass stipends. He was advised to contact the Archbishop in future about such matters.

Letter from +Walsh to +McQuaid. He regrets that he won’t be able to attend the Solemn Votive Mass for the President as he’ll be staying in Kylemore Abbey and celebrating their High Mass.

Note from Mgr. Felici to +McQuaid regarding a memorandum received from Brendan O’Carroll, who is seeking an amicable settlement in relation to his father’s house. It is near Loreto Abbey and he is complaining about the action of the Sisters.

Letter from Abbot Finbarr Cashman, Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford to +McQuaid stating he will be at the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio. Letter torn in half.

Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. The letter concerns Mr Roche of Pearse St. who had complained during his stay in the abbey, Roscrea. He has written a number of letters and +Rodgers wishes to know what he is like. +McQuaid annotates that it is the consensus among the clergy who know him that he is an eccentric and that no attention should be paid to him.

Correspondence relating to the official blessing and opening of Sheldon Abbey, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, on 11th February .

Letter from Abbot Augustine O’Sullivan, Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick, accepting the invitation to the Liturgical Reception.