new regulations for electing bishops in Ireland. (Cf. Letter No. 14 above), especially the problem of absences owing to illness on the part of Canons.

• 20 November 1947 File relating to the Diocesan Chapter and the appointment of Canons. Also refers to the division of the parish in 1908.

• Correspondence concerning their desire to have a hostel in the diocese for their own scholastics and priest- students. This is granted and they are established at Brewery Park before moving to South Hill, Blackrock. Canons Regular of the Lantern (CRL)

• Correspondence concerning routine details of community administration - seeking vocations - Student Canons at Kimmage. Archbishop queries Fr. Werewforid Van Shaaten’s begging letters (Aid to Church in need Behind Iron Curtain): Brisk response from Abbot of Tongereo (Belgium) Capuchins (OFM CAP)

Doctors’ Congress, St. Laurence’s Feast, Standing Committee, Blackrock College Centenary, Patrician Congress, Emigrant, University Liaison Committee, Social Study Congress, Consecration of + Murphy, C.P., the Nuncio, Cardinal Browne, Canons’ Luncheon, + Dunne’s Episcopal Silver Jubilee, Foreign Diplomats and Cabinet, American Guests, Cardinal Gracias.

• Correspondence concerning the foundation of a house in Dublin from Bodmin Abbey (Cornwall). Some begging letters. Abbot White granted permission for a hostel for his scholastics to attend Clonliffe College. They settle in Clontarf: but first batch of 3 seek dispensation from vows before commencing. A refocusing of the houses’ purpose ensures Canons Regular - Kilnacrott Abbey