Letter from +Bernard Griffin to +McQuaid enclosing a preliminary copy of the programme for the celebrations of the Newman Centenary.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Griffin apologising for not responding sooner but he had hoped to attend the Centenary celebrations as Rector of the Catholic University but this is now not possible. He will send a delegate.

Telegram from +Griffin to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello enclosing the correspondence with Cardinal Griffin and seeking his advice.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating the International Pax Romana Conference will be held in England next August. He invites the Archbishop to the event. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating the English Hierarchy have agreed to hold a rally on 3 December against the unlawful arrest of Cardinal Wyszinsky, Primate of Poland. He encloses a copy of their written protest.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating that members of the Legion of Mary are being notified about the arrival of girls and young people from Ireland. He suggests that all names should be passed to him in advance of their arrival. He mentions that Miss Killeen will be starting work soon and all this will then be processed through the New Social Centre in Selly Oak.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid regarding the setting up of formal liaison between the Irish and English hierarchies.

Correspondence between + Gerard P. O’Hara, Apostolic Delegate, 54, Parkside, London, and +McQuaid. Cardinal Griffin has suggested that Mr. Boland, Irish Ambassador in London, should receive the Papal Honour , ‘Ordine Piano’. +McQuaid feels that the time is not right.

Note from +Griffin to +McQuaid regarding their recent conversation on banking matters. He has arranged a bank loan with a fixed interest rate. The bank require a letter as security and the loan will be constituted as a debt of Westminster Diocese. The deeds of the church will be held by Westminster thus avoiding all legal costs.