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.

Letter from Fr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of the message from the Holy Father to Heads of State, to the Episcopate, the faithful and all men of good will for the forthcoming celebrations of the ‘Day of Peace’. 3 items

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Maurice B. Ekpang, President, Nigeria Union of Ireland, requesting permission to have a Mass at University College to commemorate Independence Day.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from P. Moore, Private Secretary, saying Mr. Jerry Collins, Minister for Defence, will be unable to attend Mass on the World Day of Prayer for Peace as he will be in Mallow.

Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid stating it would be an honour to celebrate Mass on the occasion of World Day of Peace.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Alibrandi enclosing the letter and Prayer of the Faithful that he had asked to be read for the World Communications 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.

of Mr. O’Malley was a shock. He had a great and kind heart. His St. Patrick’s Day speech included a word in favour of our nuns, brothers and priests. He was displeased with recent attacks on +McQuaid. 1 item 38A/15/2. Draft of the Address by Mr. Donogh O’Malley, Irish Minister for Education, at the Annual Dinner of the National University Club of New York at the Saint Ragis Hotel there, on Saturday, 16 March, 1968. 38A/16. 30 March Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Michael, Galway, regarding the date 22 April for a meeting. 38A/17. 30 March Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from T.J. Raifeartaigh enclosing 2 items

Typed letter to +McQuaid from M. Goor, Belgium Ambassador, requesting permission to have Mass celebrated by the Prior of the Norbertine Foundation, Kilnacrott, in the Sacred Heart Convent, Lower Leeson Street, to celebrate Belgium National Day.

Telegram from +Spellman to +McQuaid inviting him to pontificate and preach at the New York Cathedral on St. Patrick’s Day.