Gason, Muriel, Mariners’Church, telling the Archbishop how she was touched by his Christmas Day sermon in the Pro-Cathedral.

Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for copies of the circular letter which was sent to all clergy regarding the World Day of prayer for Vocations.

Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid regarding the celebrations for the World Day of Peace 1971.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Eamon de Valera accepting the invitation to the High Mass to commemorate the Pope’s Anniversary Day.

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.

O’Shea, Daniel, Catholic Boy’s Secondary School. Balbriggan. Draft reply, in + McQuaid’s writing, concerning the establishment of a Day Secondary School by the De La Salle Brothers in Skerries.

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.