Cabra from Arran Quay

Cabra West from Cabra and Aughrim Street parishes

Correspondence relating to routine community life and apostolate. Mention of deaf and dumb chaplaincy , Cabra. Vincentians cannot allocate a Sister for domestic duties at Archbishop’s House. Archbishop’s interest in catechetics. Tercentenary of St. Vincent de Paul. Miraculous Medal Novena. [name appears as in documents].

File relating to the extension of the church at West Cabra. 3 items

Correspondence regarding routine community life and apostolate. Archbishop’s concern over continuing acquisition of property by religious orders. Brothers seek a juniorate; a house of formation is approved on Malahide Road. Archbishop approves U.C.D. course in religion and philosophy for Brothers; his suggestions. Oatland, Stillorgan purchased for primary and secondary schools. Archbishop approves foundations for schools at Walkinstown and Cabra West on explicit condition that ‘…the Brothers must observe honorably the provisions of their own Constitution’ for he is opposed to ‘enrolling only intelligent boys of a certain middle class.’ St. John of God Brothers interested in the Christian Brother property at Celbridge, ‘Artane is the most trying post in your Congregation; about 10 times too large.’ 87 items

File relating to the church. Also mentions purchase of Dalgan Park Chapel to be used as temporary church in Cabra West.

Letter from Fr. Diarmuid O Ceallachain resigning the western portion of the parish of Christ the King, Cabra to the new parish of Cabra West.

Correspondence regarding the Boys’ Club in Cabra.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from [ill], Housing and Supplies Dept., enclosing the plan showing sites reserved for Church and Schools on the Cabra West area.

Letter from the Secretary to Fr. P. O’Donoghue, Royal Air Force, Swinderby, informing him he has forwarded the parcel to the Parish Priest in Cabra West.