Letter from Mgr. Gerada to +McQuaid stating that the Nuncio may be able to return from the hospital, in Drogheda, next week. He is over his critical stage. The prohibition on visitors still applies but the Archbishop is most welcome to visit if he can spare the time to go to Drogheda. The Nuncio also wishes to thank +McQuaid for all he has done during the last weeks which included the death of Pius XII and the election of John XXIII.

File relating to religious ceremonies including changes to Mass times and a pilgrimage to the shrine of Oliver Plunkett in Drogheda.

Letter from Sr. Julie McLoughlin M.M.M., to Fr. Fitzpatrick, stating she is leaving the Nunciature to take up her post in Drogheda. She thanks him for all his help during her time there. Sr. Eileen O’Flaherty is succeeding her and she assures him of the same assistance.

File relating to parochial houses and other property. Mentions Fingalwood Road, St. Brigid’s, Drogheda Lodge and 42 Main Street.

Letter from Patrick O’Connell, Drogheda to Canon Cathal McCarthy, Holy Cross College regarding an the evolution of man. He includes two newspaper articles on the subject.

Correspondence, memoranda and reports relating to the Missionary Service Centre, later to become the Irish Missionary Union, under its secretary, Fr. Pelly, S.J. Memorandum on its origins at suggestion of Fr. Jeremiah Newman (later Bishop of Limerick) and its aims. Missionary Summer schools are help. Two doctors based in Drogheda suggest recruitment of lay doctors of mission territories.

Copy of letter sent by +McQuaid to J.M.G. Carroll, K.C.S.G., Drogheda regarding the photo sent by +McIntyre. He asks that Mr. Carroll call for it as it could get damaged if sent in the post. 1 item

Typed letter to Fr. Diffney from Una. The following points are mentioned: internal rows in IHA proposed meeting in Drogheda awkward questions could be asked. Is the Chairwoman the same person who signed a peace telegram to Paris? Civil Liberty AGM the IHA has funds of £400.