Document titled ‘Presence of priests on controversial platforms.’ On controversial questions, in which liberty of opinion is lawful for Catholics, should priests be allowed a similar liberty? Definite limits laid down by Plenary Council of Maynooth. Vatican Council has emphasized the active role the Faithful should play in public affairs. Regarding Vietnam, some Christians feel that U.S. participation is not justified on Christian principles. Fr. Michael O’Neill, St. Columban’s, took part in a protest meeting. On the platform were Sen. Garrett Fitzgerald, Sen. Eoin Ryan, Michael O’Leary and Donal Nevin. Fr. O’Neill said he would sign nothing organized by the Irish Voice on Vietnam as it was a propaganda body.

Fitzgerald, Anne, Duke Street, Dublin. It has been suggested to her to get in touch with + McQuaid to request an exorcist for a young girl.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Fr. Brian Fitzgerald regarding a copy of the Reception of Converts Form. 1 item

Letter from John Fitzgerald to +McQuaid enclosing £1 in answer to his appeal.

Handwritten minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: enquiry received regarding a busload of boys visiting a holiday camp in Northern Ireland. Camp run by two brothers named Boulton. A new movement, the ‘National Scout Movement’, started by Frank Leigh. He was interviewed on TV. This group is possibly a breakaway from Fianna Eireann. During the Rathmines Parish retreat visitation the missionary priest met four ‘sympathisers’ – James Fitzgerald, Tony Coughlin, Anthony Morrison and O’Driscoll. A copy of the Radcliffe Report to be acquired for the Committee.

Fitzgerald, Edmond, North Strand, Dublin. A secret international society is trying to kill him. He needs + McQuaid’s guidance and assistance.

Handwritten letter from Msgr. John O’Regan, Collin’s Barracks, to Dr. O’Connell informing him that Mrs Fitzgerald, Limerick City Sanatorium, has been selected as an invalid for this year’s Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 46.1 Typed address of +AB on occasion of invocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Patroness of the Defence Forces.

Letter from Fr. Thomas F. Ryan, Stella Maris, Sandymount, to McQuaid, stating that Major Roger Fitzgerald-Lombard is seeking an introduction. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Malta and two of his daughters are members of the Holy Child nuns. He also quotes Cardinal McRory saying that ‘Roger is a very brave man. He had the courage….to lead his men to Mass every Sunday in Belfast, bands playing and banners flying. It takes a very brave man to do that in Balfost (sic)’.

Manifesto of John Fitzgerald, Labour candidate for forthcoming election. He is a Councillor for Dun Laoghaire Borough.

Fitzgerald, M., Dublin. He is sad and disgusted to see young girls at the docks. Asks if anything can be done.