Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Sensi stating that he has decided to set up a Diocesan Press Office with an experience, highly-trained journalist in charge, Osmond Dowling. The new office will be at 62-63 Eccles Street, the site of the Dublin Institute of Catholic Sociology. He hopes this will assist in executing more effectively the pastoral aims of the Decree on the Instruments of Social Communication.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from Sean Dowling, President, Old Fourth Battalion, Association of Old I.R.A. A procession to commemorate 1798 is being organised and people have been asked to decorate their houses. There is reluctance on the part of the clergy in High Street, Meath Street, Francis Street and James’ Street to encourage their people to participate. Asks the Archbishop for his assistance in the matter.

Typed letter from C.F. Dowling to +McQuaid regarding the vacancy for a Chaplain to Naas District Hospital.

Letter from Peter T. O’Mahony to Mr. Dowling regarding a picture of +McQuaid. The picture cannot be returned as it has been stripped and marked. News of the World

Circular letter from Mgr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing an English translation of the message the Holy Father addressed to the pastors and the faithful for the Sixth World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This will be celebrated on 20 April. Cardinal Garrone asks that this message be publicized as widely as possible. Also includes copy reply letter stating that the message will be passed to Mr. O.G. Dowling, the Diocesan Press Officer, for transmission to the National Press. 4 items

Handwritten draft letter to Mr. Dowling, penned by + McQuaid, signed by P. O’Connell, Secretary. The Archbishop will preside at Mass celebrated for peace and unity in Ireland. This can be mentioned in the approach to the Parish Priests.

Typed letter to Dr. MacMahon from Osmond Dowling, Dublin Diocesan Press Office, 62-63 Eccles Street, enclosing newspaper cuttings.

Note, in + McQuaid’s hand, saying Mr. Dowling is not authorised to make certain comments.

Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Osmond Dowling, Mount Merrion stating he was very pleased with his letter in the ‘Irish Times’ It relates to a poetry reading by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. (see no. 197)

Letter from W. Dowling, Manager, Harry Clarke Stained Glass to Msgr. O’Halloran informing him that the window for the baptistery, depicting the Baptism of Our Lord was ready for installation. This was scheduled for 26 June.