Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid in relation to the Legion of Mary. The Holy See is becoming more interested in their work and is anxious to see if something could be done to help develop this form of Lay Apostolate. Before doing anything, they would like to have the views of the Irish Hierarchy.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid thanking him for his sincere wishes and congratulations regarding his appointment as Nuncio to Ireland. He is very happy at the prospect of coming here and wishes him a very Happy Christmas.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid acknowledging receipt of the copies of the Relation Status which will be sent to Rome. He admires the manner in which they are prepared. He also confirms the exemption from the visit ad limina.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid offering his sympathies for all those on pilgrimage in Lourdes who are affected by a travel strike.

Letter from +O’Hara to Fr. Michael O’Connell enclosing correspondence from the Secretariat of State.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +O’Hara enclosing cheque for £109 for the above mentioned rescripts.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid enclosing documents received from the Most Reverend President of the Marian Year Committee and the Right Reverend Prefect of Pontifical Ceremonies.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid stating he is delighted Terence O’Rafferty will be representing the Archbishop at an event on Catholic Action.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid listing the priests who have been conferred with a Papal honour for their zeal in promoting the success of the Holy Year.

Telegram from +O’Hara, Rome to +McQuaid thanking him for his letter and stating that the 7th suits him.