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.

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.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid thanking him for the information on the solemn consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He will forward this information to the Canadian Hierarchy. He states that Mgr. Moylan and himself went in the car of the Nuncio of Vienna to within 29 miles of the Iron Curtain but they did not approach any closer. He describes it as a strenuous trip.

Telephone message saying Ambassador McCloskey will be unable to attend the consecration of Bishop Grimley.

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.

O’Connor, Edwin, Leeson Park. He is grateful for + McQuaid’s sympathy after the bombing in Dolphin’s Barn and invitation to his consecration.

Dr. Coppinder te L. Regrets he will not be able to attend the consecration ceremony at Thurles on 6 July, owing to his infirmities; although he (Dr. C.) had exerted himself to obtain the appointment of another candidate, he now wishes to offer L. his congratulations and full support.