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 Fr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing copies of the suggested Liturgical texts for the forthcoming Day of Peace. Dr. Harty, Bishop of Killaloe, has been entrusted with the organisation and promotion of the day.
Message circulated form the Communications Centre through Rev. Martin J. O’Connor, President, Pontifical Commission for Social Communication regarding the forthcoming World Day of Peace.
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.
Invitations to +McQuaid from the Charge D’Affaires for Malaysia to Receptions to celebrate Malaysia Day.
Letter from Fr. P. O’Keeffe to +McQuaid seeking permission to have Mass at midnight on Christmas Day in the Oratory at Howth Castle.
Invitation to +McQuaid from W.J. Dignam, Australian High Commissioner, to a reception to commemorate Australia Day.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from G. Boland, Minister for Justice. He has received the Archbishop’s letter regarding Flag-Day Collections.
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