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

[12]-19 April 1969 Letter from Mgr. Rovida to +McQuaid stating that he has received the comments from +Cardinale on the English translation of the Pope’s message for World Vocations Day. These state ‘The text was corrected and the omissions made by His Eminence Cardinal Heenan who finds it too long and even unsuitable. He intends to publish in the short and corrected from and not the original.’ Includes note from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to the Archbishop explaining all of the above. 3 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 regarding the celebrations for the World Day of Peace 1971.

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.

Typed report of the Vigilance Committee meeting held at 14, Gardiner Place. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. MacMahon explained the idea of forming a Guild for journalists modelled on the Guild of St. Francis de Sales in England. He advised that a different name be used instead of ‘guild’ as this is already used by a trade union. Have representatives from all newspapers. He thought it best to have journalists petition + McQuaid for permission to set up an association clarifying specific objects in advance. Fr. Fehily read a letter from the editor of The Standard who is interested in promoting the interests of the Church and co-operating with + McQuaid. He felt handicapped at times by not having somebody to seek guidance from with certain problems. Letter was read from Basil Clancy regarding the celebration of May Day in a Catholic way. Leo Crawford said there could be no question of any celebration at present as it would be provocative. Report from Mr. Gallagher stated that there are two halls where undesirable dancing was held, the Ballerina on the North side and Palm Court on the South side. Committee agreed it was good to keep them localised and not spread all over the city. The Corporation’s regulations governing such dances were to be checked.

Handwritten report saying that Sam Nolan and Deasy are going to seminar in Czechoslovakia. Selected by IWL at the request of the British Communist Party. Their subject is: ‘The Relationship between the Church and Trade Unions’. O’Riordan was in Moscow for May Day. Wonders what Eamon Byrne is doing here. Is he trying to start a branch of Connolly Association?

Copy of letter from Fr. J.A. MacMahon to + McQuaid. Grille intends to hold a May Day Prayer Celebration in the Church of Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, St. Stephen’s Green.

Invitations to +McQuaid from the Charge D’Affaires for Malaysia to Receptions to celebrate Malaysia Day.