Letter from Fr. W.J. Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid regarding the proposed alterations to the Parochial House, Inchicore.

Correspondence between +McQuaid and William Norton, Minister for Social Welfare, regarding the nomination of Fr. William Fitzpatrick on an Advisory Council for the Blind.

Copy of typed letter to a Monsignor (Fitzpatrick) from +McQuaid asking him to consider the case.

• 8 March 1971 Correspondence from Fr. John Fitzpatrick and Proinnsias O’Toole in relation to the setting up of a Gael Scoil in the parish. 2 items

Letter from Fr. Wm. J. Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid regarding the difficulties he saw in fitting in St. Joseph’s, Drumcondra, into a satisfactory scheme for Blind Welfare.

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17 July 1941 - 27 April 1955 52 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life. Proposed building development adjacent to convent would be detrimental to community life Archbishop agrees to a modified plan in accord with opinion of Monsignor. Fitzpatrick VG Community votes in favour of taking solemn rather than simple vows (cf Carmelites Convent Ranelagh, letter 8 October 1949 for reference to incident at Colettine Covent)

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23 November 1954 - 16 December 1971 50 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life. Small errors in Congregations's Quinquennial Report (1947-1953) to the Holy See Letter from Poor Clare in Tanzania re safeguarding of enclosure Malawi. Requests archbishop to sign petition to Holy See. He refuses on grounds of verbosity, repetition and irrelevance. Ernest Cronin OFM appointed Visitor of Pool Clares, official appointment in Latin enclosed, replaced by Fr. Alexis King Building modifications to Simmonscourt Rd monastery Correspondence re proposed transfer of sisters from Newry to Dublin and another from Dublin to England Former Poor Clare wrote to Secretariat of State, Vatican, asking permission to establish a secular institute. Letter forwarded to Archbishop McQuaid, no response in file. Two requests for dispensation, granted, documents removed to separate file.

National Graves Association 6/ 1/1. 13 August 1969 Handwritten letter to Rev. Father Secretary from Sean Fitzpatrick, Runai, National Graves’ Association, seeking the address of Fr. Collins, formally a curate in Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. They wish to consult him regarding the erection of a monument to an Irish patriot as he was the Chairman of the Memorial Committee. 6/ 1/2. 14 August 1969 Copy of typed letter to Sean Fitzpatrick from J.A. MacMahon providing the address of Fr. Collins.

aid towards the Christmas Fund. 1 item Emergency Housing Association 3/4/A/1. 23 June 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dermot O’Kelly, Hon. Sec., Emergency Housing Association. This newly formed Association, whose Chairman is M. Fitzpatrick T.D., plan to organise support for an Emergency House plan to be sponsored and financed by the Government. Plans have been prepared for a three roomed bungalow which could be mass produced at a cost of £550 per bungalow. He asked the Archbishop for a letter of support which would be read at a public meeting in the Mansion House. 1 item 3/4/ A/2. 2 July 1948 Handwritten draft reply, from Michael P. O’Connell, stating that +McQuaid bids him to say it is unusual to give such a letter to any particular group. Were such a letter given it would be superfluous. The attitude and the unremitting work of the Archbishop concerning housing for the poor is unmistakably clear to all the civil authorities. The Women’s Social and Progressive League 3/ 5. 3 December 1946 Typed letter to +McQuaid (circulated to 13 persons) from Sheila Mulcahy and Rosamund Jacob, The Women’s Social and Progressive League, “for information and support.” The Committee is suggesting that a woman be appointed Minister of Social Services. 3/ 6/1. 5 February 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Rosamond Jacob, Hon. Sec., The Women’s Social and Progressive League, drawing his attention to the enclosed pronouncements of His Holiness the Pope. 3/ 6/2 Leaflet entitled “Hear the Pope on Women in Politics”. Legal Adoption Society (Eire) 3/ 7/1. 15 May 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Hubert M. James, Chairman, Legal Adoption Society (Eire) requesting a meeting for a small deputation of the Committee. The Society aims to introduce into the Constitution an Act legalising the adoption of children and revise Birth Certificates so as to remove the stigma of children of doubtful parentage. 3/7/ 2. 20 March 1948 Handwritten draft letter signed by Michael P. Connell inquiring of the precise purpose of the interview and the nature of the communication to be made. Irish Countrywomen’s Association 3/ 8. 19 September 1944 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Mrs Olive Rowe, Acting Secretary, Irish Countrywomen’s Association, regarding the time for a meeting with two members of their Executive, Miss O’Connell and Mrs McNeill. 3/ 9/1 5 June 1948 Typed letter to Rev. Fr. Glennon from Josephine McNeill, Chairman of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. Due to her commitments in Cork and Waterford she would like her interview with +McQuaid – should he grant one – in the next few days. 3/ 9/2 5 June 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Josephine McNeill seeking the favour of an interview. She has been approached by Major Ruzicka, Czechoslovak Minister to Eire, to help him enlist Irish aid, especially Irish Catholic aid, for the Czechoslovak refugees who have fled the Communist regime, 80% of whom are Catholic and living in the US zone. 3/ 9/3 9 June 1948 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Josephine McNeill thanking him for his letter. She had hoped to meet him. Now that the Czech terror is in full swing the number of refugees was mounting. Even a small gesture of Christian brotherhood might have a value greater than its material bulk. The Assertion of Rights Movement 3/ 10/1. 21 June 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Vincent Collins, Secretary, The Assertion of Rights Movement. The Movement, composed of a small number of Catholic men, studies social problems in the light of Catholic teaching. Seeks interview with +McQuaid to have his guidance. 3/10/ 2. Memorandum of the Assertion of Rights Movement. 3/10/ 3. The Constitution of the Assertion of Rights Movement. 3/10/ 4. June 1947 Copy of letter to +McQuaid from Vincent Collins (6/1). 3/10/ 5 Copy of the Memorandum of the Assertion of Rights Movement. Irish Emigrants’ Resettlement Organisation 3/ 11. 10 April 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean O Cuimon, Secretary, Irish Emigrants’ Resettlement Organisation, inviting him to speak at their first public meeting to be held in the Mansion House on the subject of Emigration. Lower Prices Council 3/ 12. 3 March 1947 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from M.H. Tweedy, Secretary, Lower Prices Council, saying it would be a great help to them if they could say, when asking for a hall, that the Archbishop had no objection to them having the use of schools and parochial halls for their meetings. Joint Committee of Women’s Societies and Social Workers 3/ 13/1. 28 November 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Mrs W.R. O’Hegarty, Joint Hon. Sec., Joint Committee of Women’s Societies and Social Workers. The Committee has been working on the matter of Legal Adoption and now have definite proposals which they would like to discuss with the Archbishop. 3/ 13/ 2. List of member societies.

/9/2. 3 November 1966 Copy of a typed letter to C.A. Carroll from J.A. MacMahon thanking him for the report of progress in the Housing Aid work. 4/ 9/3. 3 November 1966 Copy of 4/ 9/2. 1 item 4/ 9/4. 3 November 1966 Copy of typed letter to Mgr. Barrett from J.A. MacMahon enclosing the letter and enclosures from Mr. C.A. Carroll for his information. 4/ 9/5. 6 November 1966 Handwritten letter to Dr. MacMahon from Cecil J. Barrett thanking him for the enclosures concerning the activities of the Catholic Housing Aid Society. 4/ 10/1. 22 November ’67 Typed letter from Miss C. Wilkie, Secretary, South County Dublin Housing Society Ltd., Dun Laoghaire, inviting a member of the clergy ministering in Dun Laoghaire Borough, to attend a symposium on Housing. 4/ 10/2. 27 November ’67 Copy of typed letter to Miss Wilkie, Secretary, South County Dublin Housing Society Ltd., from J.A. MacMahon thanking her for her letter and saying that the Archbishop asked that the letter be conveyed to Right Rev. Mgr. Patrick Boylan, Dun Laoghaire. 4/ 10/3. 27 November ’67 Copy of typed letter to Mgr. Boylan, P.P., V.G., 7 Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, from the Secretary, forwarding a copy of Miss Wilkie’s letter. The Archbishop would be grateful for his view as to whether a Priest would profitably attend the meeting. If so, could he suggest a suitable priest. 4/ 10/4. 1 December ’67 Handwritten letter to Fr. Fitzpatrick from W.M. Kealy, C.C., reporting on the South Dublin Housing Association meeting. The Association was formed to help members purchase their own houses and to act as a pressure group on the Council. About 300 new houses to be built in Mountown, Ballybrack and Rockford areas and plans for an additional 700 in Ballybrack. 4/ 10/5. 9 December ’67 Typed letter to Fr. MacMahon from Catherine Wilkie, Secretary, South Dublin Housing Society Ltd., thanking him for his letter of 27 November. She will know who to contact should they decide to hold a further meeting. 4/ 10/6. 12 December ’67 Copy of typed note to Mgr. Boylan from J.A. MacMahon, saying a copy of Miss Wilkie’s letter enclosed. 4/ 11/1. 8 March 1968 Typed letter to + McQuaid from Eric F.J. Beck, Chairman, The Dublin Housing Aid Society. A small group of people formed a working committee to investigate the possibility of providing a service to young couples seeking a house of their own. This group is now ready to make a modest beginning. Asks the Archbishop for his approval and blessing. 4/ 11/2. Draft Statement of Objectives for Consideration by the Meeting of the ad hoc Committee of The Dublin Housing Aid Society. 4/ 11/3. 19 March 1968 Handwritten note by C.J.B. saying this is a laudable project but bristling with difficulties as a Dublin operation

see the Archbishop concerning the Rent System at present in the Ballymun Complex. 1 item 24A/2. 27 May 1970 Letter from John Fitzpatrick, Secretary, to F.P. O’Toole informing him that His Grace deeply regrets the suggestion that his Association has presumed that he has knowledge of the Catholic Boy Scouts distributing Dublin Post.