17 March Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Wyszynski stating that the people of Ireland remember them during their St. Patrick’s Day solemn celebrations.
2-8 May 1968 Letters from Joseph A. Carroll, Holy Cross College, to + McQuaid informing him of + James Liston’s cable sending greetings on Holy Cross Founders Day.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for copies of the communication addressed to the clergy of Dublin regarding World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Letter from Fr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of the volumes ‘Day of Peace’, which have been sent by the Holy Father in appreciation for the celebrations for the first World Day of Peace. The volumes cover the celebrations from many parts of the world. It is hoped that the World Day of Peace will become an annual event.
Circular letter from Mgr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing an English translation of the message the Holy Father addressed to the pastors and the faithful for the Sixth World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This will be celebrated on 20 April. Cardinal Garrone asks that this message be publicized as widely as possible. Also includes copy reply letter stating that the message will be passed to Mr. O.G. Dowling, the Diocesan Press Officer, for transmission to the National Press. 4 items
Circular letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid enclosing a volume, in behalf of the Cardinal Secretary of State, on the World Day of Peace 1969. Edge torn.
Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid enclosing a letter from the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Instruction concerning the 7th World Day of Prayer for Vocations which will take place on 12th April. He would like a report on the initiatives which will be undertaken to ensure the success of the day.
Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Alibrandi thanking him for the information on the World Day of Peace. He is having a Mass in the Pro Cathedral and asks if the Nuncio will celebrate it? He would invite members of the Government and Diplomatic Corps.
Press release from +McQuaid with regard to the day of prayer, fasting and offerings for Pakistan on 10th October. There will be some hours of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in all churches after the last Mass on the 10th. The rosary can be offered for this intention during the month of October. Friday 15th is suggested as a Fast Day and any offerings can be left at Archbishop’s House and these will be transferred to the Hierarchy of Pakistan. (One handwritten and one typescript).
Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid regarding the celebrations for World Missionary Day on 24th October. The Holy Father’s appeal and the declaration of the Synod is enclosed.