They begin their attempt to have a foundation in the diocese. Their advocate is Msgr. Montini (Secretariat of State). Archbishop is unimpressed by their patronage from Montini. Wary of their potential for trouble with print unions in Dublin. No of items! Society of Divine Providence (Don Orione)

• 7October 1966 Correspondence from Fr. Gerard Griffith to +McQuaid seeking permission to recite the Divine Office in English. 3 items

Letter from Br. Eugene Quilligan to +McQuaid regarding Fr. Lu. His own diocese was overrun by communists. His Bishop has since died and his immediate superior is in Germany. He is a member of the Society of the Divine Word and holds a Doctorate in Canon Law from Rome. His celebret was examined at the Vicariate in Westland Row. Annotated by Fr. Christopher Mangan. SOLOMON ISLANDS

Letter from +Ackerman to +McQuaid making a request for a foundation in Dublin on behalf of the Sisters of Divine Providence.

Circular entitled ‘Instruction on administration of Holy Communion’ which was issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship. Includes footnotes and additional information. 1 item

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid stating that the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood have been canvassing for postulants in Irish Dioceses without the permission of the Bishops. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid concerning the date chosen by the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. It falls on the 2nd Sunday after Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday. As there are changes in liturgical texts, the evangelical theme of the Good Shepherd is no longer found in the liturgy of the second Sunday after Easter. As many enquiries have been made in relation to this, the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship has forwarded the enclosed reply, as a matter of urgency. Reply from +A. Bugnini of the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship enclosed.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. Is thankful that the Legion Praesidium has been removed from him. Would like to stay with the Leo League if allowed. ‘Friendship’ is the work of the League. He gets to know various Trade Union leaders and they get to know the Divine Character of the priesthood. Its work is submitted to the Archbishop.

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17 March 1946 - 27 March 1971 68 items
Correspondence which chronicles their recruiting campaigns in Dublin and their eventual foundation in Sandymount.

XLIV/52 Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood
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15 January 1944 - 18 September 1957 8 items
Correspondence detailing unsuccessful attempt to have permission for a foundation in Dublin; reference to Irish Guild of Catholic Nurses; a copy of "Forum" review. (This institute made a foundation in Dublin in later times).

/2 25 June 1956 - 10 May 1962
Correspondence re Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, marked Secret.

XLIV/53 Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
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19 November 1941 - 25 December 1971 74 items
Correspondence chronicles institute's attempts to have a foundation in Dublin. Eventually this is granted- a hostel for their sisters in Ballsbridge, copy of letter from the Postulator of the Cause in their Founders; they seek to transfer to convent in Mt. Tallant being vacated by the Carmelites, see Mt. Tallant Carmelites file for more.

• They seek a foundation in Dublin. Divine Word Missionaries (S.V.D.)