This record is part of the list of all the missions preached by the Passionist Fathers in St. Patricks Province (Ireland and Scotland), from 1927 up until 1965. It is just an electronic list with no physical counterpart. It has been made available to aid research into the Passionists.

Letter from Fr. Pierce Perkins to Fr. McMahon regarding a parish chaplaincy in Churchtown to consolidate his work in the Vocational Schools, Dundrum. 1 item

Correspondence relating to routine details of community life and apostolate. The 30 Days Ignatian Retreat is introduced at Clonliffe College. Question of a secondary school at Milltown/Dundrum area. Fr. Counihan, S.J., reports on youth unemployment and on activities by subversives (see section on Communists and Subversives; also on Youth Unemployment). Fr. C.C. Martindale, S.J. (England) visits. Mention of broadcasts and a thanks you note for the Archbishop for a cheque.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: the police make a weekly report on Tweedy, nee Ann Peach. Her son is married to Hilda, possibly Hilda Verlin. Barr is a professed Communist, as are Irvin and Binks. Esther Bishop is a Protestant and not known as a Communist. Voluntary Labour Service is a form of Catholic action and has the blessing of the Bishop of Galway. Baptists are reported to be making a drive for perverts (people led astray from religious beliefs) and are using bookshops as a means of contact. Kinninmouth is looking for a house in Dublin. Pirek joined by Imlav and Sporrer at Skoda Cars. They are to handle the JAWA motor cycle and the MANET and CEZETA scooters. The two Biggest dealers are Murray (Jeffares) and Philip Kennedy, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. A Disarmament branch has started in Trinity College, sponsored by Professors Moody, Stanford and Greene.

Correspondence between Catherine L. Modebe, 10 Ballinteer Gardens, Dundrum, and the Secretary regarding the signing a petition supporting the people of Biafra.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Una Byrne. The following points are mentioned: concern for the spiritual welfare of patients in Dundrum Asylum. Priest does not turn around to address the congregation, seldom has benediction Congress a great success. Delegates appreciated + McQuaid’s help Russian flag smuggled in but found Swedish delegate stated that in Sweden it was felt best not to talk about the crucifixion “so as not to cause hatred among different races” Ireland only country which practices International Understanding Una is proud that the Archbishop has confidence in her.

Typed report. The following items are mentioned in the report. After a vote it was decided (48 votes to 4) that the £150 awarded to the IHA would remain in central funds. The six new members of the Dundrum Asylum Committee not notified of the first meeting. Mrs. Byrne, a new member, contacted them and the meeting went ahead. Only seven members attended the Communist Party meeting since the rising in Hungary. The Plough has been taken over by the Communist Party to replace The Workers’ Voice. Better written but poor circulation. Liberal members in Fianna Fail not as active as before. Has great faith in the youth of Ireland. “The Catholic Faith and a good National outlook will stand to the men and women of future generations.”

Handwritten letter to Fr. Diffney. Prescott owns Cooks of Dun Laoire which distributes some of the filthy magazines. Three vacancies on Visiting Committee of Dundrum Asylum. Asked by Sean McEntee to go on the Committee. Is there anything she should know? Mrs. Cleary teaches in Mount Anvil. She was a follower of Dr. Betty O’Shea. Would consider her unfit to teach. As Secretary of International Committee of IHA she received some letters from Poland, Germany and France.

Correspondence from John Kiernan Barry, Dundrum, requesting to be put in touch with the Parish Priest in Norwood, London, regarding a school for his daughter.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Miss Mary Carr, Dundrum, asking if it were possible to have direct prayers for peace.