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.

Correspondence between P.D. McCarthy and Fr. Leon O Cuinnleain regarding Holy Days of Obligation. The 6th January will henceforth be a Holy Day of obligation for Catholics to hear Mass, and New Year’s Day will no longer be such. -1970

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Hugh S. Roberton enclosing a copy of the procedure for ANZAC Day.

• Correspondence relating to details of community life an apostolate. OSA allowed to have a Boat Club at Ballyboden Archbishop wary: let Parochial clergy keep an eye. Future of John’s Lane Primary school further considered. Question of Day school under OSA for Rathfarnham are CF. file “LORETO No. 8”

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for taking his new student. He mentions the age gap between himself and his clergy which makes dialogue difficult. He also mentions National Independence Day which is to take place at the end of the month. 1 item

Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid forwarding an English translation of the message the Holy Father will be giving in preparation for the 4th World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

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.

Copy of letter from +McQuaid to Fr. Lucey saying he completely failed in the question of a Day Secondary School in his area.

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.

Invitation to +McQuaid from W.J. Dignam, Australian High Commissioner, to a reception to commemorate Australia Day.