Telegram stating +Mathew will attend the consecration of +McQuaid as Cardinal Hinsley is unavailable.

Letter from D. Scanlan to +McQuaid regarding his appointment as to Dundee (Dunkeld Diocese). The current incumbent, Bishop John Toner, is eighty nine years old and is in very good health. He would be delighted if +McQuaid could attend his consecration.

Note from +Casey to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message on the day of his consecration.

Invitation from +John Cody, Auxiliary Bishop elect to +McQuaid to his consecration in the cathedral of St. Louis.

Letter from Sean Gordon, College of St. Isidoro, to + McQuaid inviting him to his consecration as bishop. Annotation by + McQuaid.

Circular letter from Barcelona regarding the consecration of a new Co-Adjutor Archbishop, the first such appointment since Vatican II in which the Spanish State has expressed its privilege of presentation. This has been widely debated in the media, in a negative manner. The present situation in Catalonia is outlined. The new Co-Adjutor has been asked to step down. The circular is signed by both clergy and lay people.

Souvenir of the consecration of +Taylor. Image of the ‘Sorrowful Mother’, a 15th century painting in the Lilla Beding Church. Switzerland Diocese of St. Gall

Letter from +Sean Gordon, Apostolic Delegation of Thailand, and the Malay Peninsula to +McQuaid, wishing him both a Happy Christmas and acknowledging the anniversary of his consecration. He mentions that he was sorry to have missed this year’s session of the Council owing to the Secretary of the Delegation having to prolong his visit to Italy by two months. There is mention of the possible visit by the Pope to the Philippines the following year. It would mean his plane would have to touch down in Bangkok and this would create problems as many Catholics would flock to see him. He wishes him the very best for the following year.

Telegram from +Carroll to +McQuaid regarding the new Rite of Consecration.

Note from +Wall to +McQuaid wishing him a happy Anniversary of his consecration from the Chapter members.