Note from Fr Keane to Fr James Ardle MacMahon. He thanks Fr MacMahon for his copy of the ceremonial for Liturgical Reception which he sent him. He found it very useful on the occasion of the visit of Cardinal Browne O.P.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid stating he is having an exchange of letters with the Minister for Health regarding the chapel in the new Regional Hospital. There is a particular issue over a baptism font. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid thanking him for a copy of the revised draft.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Browne regarding the Catholic Truth Society. He is unable to take on the extra duties but will find a good secretary to replace the late Canon Boylan.

Typed letter to the Editor from Senator Dr. Patrick McCartan, Villanita, Wicklow, concerning the falsified version of Fr. Gemelli’s lecture issued by Dr. Browne and relied upon by Mr. Cowan.

Two copies of a typed letter to Dr. Browne from John A. Costello, Taoiseach. He understands that Dr. Browne has not replied to the letter from +McQuaid of 8th March. He now feels that Dr. Browne should take steps at once to consult with their Lordships so as to remove any grounds for objection on their part to the Mother and Child Health Service and find a mutually satisfactory solution to the difficulties which have arisen.

Copy of the report to Dr. Noel Browne. 2 items See also L/39/4/1-2

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid thanking him for a copy of the revised draft catechism. He also seeks information on Dr. P. Browne as he wants to confer an honour on him from the Holy See. 1 item

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid regarding the use of St. Patrick’s, Drumcondra by Colaiste Einde. He wants confessors appointed to hear the confessions of the students. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Browne. ‘Adoption as an artificial family does not provide the safeguards of blood relationships. He never gets the Irish Times.’