Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for the cheque for £17,400 being the contribution of the Archdiocese towards defraying the costs of the Second Vatican Council.

Correspondence which chronicles the steps leading to this Institute’s foundation in the Archdiocese from early requests to quest for postulants (granted) and make a foundation (refused) until eventual establishment in Terenure. Archbishop’s appreciation of their work for delinquent priests. Letter of Msgr. John Horgan, U.C.D., regarding Institute’s desire to benefit from university courses. They receive permission to purchase premises; an oratory is blessed. (do not confuse with the Institute of Charity - Rosminians). De La Salle Brothers

Letter from Mgr. Benelli to +McQuaid regarding a ‘rather strange letter he has received from a person who resides in the Archdiocese of Dublin’. Annotations, in the hand of McQuaid, suggest the lady is Mrs. Lily Cox, of the Diocese of Meath and she has written many such letters. She is well known to the clergy.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from P. Breathnach, Oifig an Aire Oideachais, enclosing a copy of the revised rules and regulations as related to the earnings of teachers. Asked to be advised by + McQuaid as to the custody of the Panel for the Archdiocese of Dublin.

Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas and hoping Almighty God will bestow his grace on all the clergy of the Archdiocese in the coming year.

Typed letter from J. B. Clinton Anandappa, O.M.I., Chancellor, Archdiocese of Colombo, to + McQuaid asking that Mass stipends be given to their priest. Annotated by Archbishop.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid thanking him for all he did to ensure the success of the Coronation Anniversary ceremonies. He offered fervent prayers for both the Archbishop and the Archdiocese. He also thanks him for attending the reception which was held last evening.

Letter from [Mgr. Glennon] to Mgr. Alibrandi regarding the annual report for the Religious Houses in the Archdiocese. He is seeking a copy of the ‘Schema’ which can also be sent to these Institutes.

• Correspondence between +Levame, +M.J. Killoughey, 8 March 1958 New Orleans, Mgr. Gerada and Mgr. O’Regan in relation to information on Sisterhoods and Superiors engaged in teaching in the Archdiocese.

Letter from +Doorly to +McQuaid regarding Fr. Dominic Conway, a recent graduate of Elphin. Mgr. McDaid of the Irish College Rome suggests Fr. Conway should be allowed pursue a postgraduate course in Biblical Studies. A burse exists for this course but priority is given to students from the Archdiocese. He seeks permission for Fr. Conway to avail of the burse. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item