Letter from +Conway to +McQuaid stating the Holy See has approved the use of the English version of the new ordination rites for Deacons, Priests and Bishops.

Letter from +Hannon to +McQuaid regarding permission to ordain two Deacons from his Diocese in Dublin in January. He will ordain them where ever the Archbishop suggests but would like to do so in their home parishes. If this causes any problems, then the Pro Cathedral would be an ideal venue. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Correspondence regarding progress of the Institute in Dublin. Noviciate is moved to Belgard, Tallaght on a temporary basis and the Archbishop blesses it. He comments on the plans for their new building and ordains six of their deacons in Rome.

Circular letter from Mgr. Rovida to +McQuaid forwarding a copy of the new ‘Pontificale Romanum’ which contains the new Rite of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and Bishops. This also contains an autographed message from the Holy Father to accompany the gift. Edges of letter torn.

McQuaid relating to the ordination of two Deacons from Dublin who wish to be ordained in Dublin.