Note from Fr. John Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid informing him that Mgr. Cassidy called to ask if the Archbishop could meet with the Nuncio. He said Monday was a suitable day. Fr. Fitzpatrick notes that +McQuaid will be in Rathmines that day doing Confirmations and has another appointment at 3pm.

Note from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to +McQuaid stating that Mgr. Cassidy had called regarding the reception on 30th June.

Letter from Mgr. Edward Cassidy to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of a strictly confidential letter from the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith about which they recently spoke. Document in Latin. 2 items

Letter from Mgr. Cassidy to +McQuaid stating that the Holy Father underwent surgery to remove his prostate gland. The operation was successful. He assures the Archbishop that the Holy Father is aware of the prayers being offered by the people of Ireland for his recovery.

Letter from Mgr. Cassidy to +McQuaid enclosing reports on three students from the Archdiocese who are attending the Pontifical Urban College ‘de Propaganda Fide’.

Letter form Mgr. Cassidy to Fr. Leon Quinlan thanking him for copies of the letter from the Archbishop on the tridium of prayer for the closing of the Council.

Letter from Fr. Cassidy to Fr. Williams thanking him for the cheque for £20 being the tax due on the diploma for Rev. Mgr. Michael O’Connell.

Letter from Mgr. Cassidy to +McQuaid apologising for all the confusion regarding the date of arrival of the new Nuncio.

Note to +McQuaid stating Mgr. Cassidy telephoned to see if the Archbishop could meet with the Nuncio the following day.

Note to +McQuaid stating that Mgr. Cassidy has called and wishes to know if the Nuncio may see the Archbishop on Thursday or Friday.