Letter from J. O’Farrell, Chair, Film Censor’s Office, to +McQuaid offering sympathies on the death of Mgr. Cronin. Annotated by +McQuaid.

File relating to the removal of a crib from Dublin Airport chapel. The figures in the crib, designed by Fergus O’Farrell, were described as being ‘beneath the level of human dignity.’ Letter from Basil Clancy, editor of ‘Hibernia’ among these. Newspaper cuttings attached.

Letters from Fr. Nicholas Russell and Fr. Ernest Farrell seeking permission to establish a centre of prayer and to hold a Holy Hour.

Copy of typed letter to Fr. Farrell from the Secretary. Archbishop is grateful for his letter and for persuading Mr. Roche to accept his suggestion.

Copy of typed letter to Fr. Farrell, Clontarf, from the Secretary saying that Mr. Roche is still at a loss to know whether or not to proceed with the lectures on anti-Communist Underground. Thinks it should be clear to Mr. Roche that these are not advisable. The reference to a more positive approach is to remind Catholics of the sufferings of the Church of Silence.

Copy of a typed letter to Fr. Farrell from the Secretary. His Grace wishes to thank him for his intervention with Mr. Roche on the subject of anti-Communist underground.