Letter from +E.C. Arthurs, Bishop elect to +McQuaid inviting him to his consecration. He is currently in Omeath, Co. Louth. Annotated by +McQuaid.

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

Typed letters from + Cathal B. Daly to + McQuaid thanking him for his kind messages and inviting him to his Consecration in St. Mel’s Cathedral.

Letter from +McNamee to +McQuaid accepting an invitation to his consecration. 1 item

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Morris stating he he will be at the consecration and will be delighted to respond to the toast.

Note from +Dignan accepting the invitation to +McQuaid’s consecration.

Letter and invitation from Rev. Denis Moynihan, Bishop-Elect of Ross to +McQuaid inviting him to the consecration ceremony in Skibbereen.

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