(’72) Typed letter to “A Chara” from Tony Heffernan wishing His Grace a long and happy retirement and looking forward to the result of the Archbishop’s examination of this case. Envelop addressed to John Fitzpatrick, Secretary to the Archbishop.

Letter from +J.W. Heffernan C.S.SP. to +McQuaid asking permission to bless 48 altar stone for portable altars to be used by missionaries. He has done this previously. 1 item

Typed letter to + McQuaid from Tony Heffernan, Ard Runai, Sinn Fein, drawing his attention to the recent remarks of Fr. Michael Cleary on the Late Late Show of 11th December and Sunday Independent of 12th December saying that “Sinn Fein is Communist inspired and controlled.” This statement is without foundation. These remarks have caused distress to members. He requests the Archbishop to ask Fr. Cleary to substantiate his charges or desist from making allegations of this nature.

Letter from +Heffernan, Kimmage to +McQuaid stating altar stones are again required for the missionaries and he seeks permission to bless them. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Heffernan to +McQuaid stating the 25th anniversary of his consecration occurs the following day. He remembers the day in Blackrock College in 1932 when they had to facilitate this in the middle of the Eucharistic Congress arrangements. He is eternally grateful and will celebrate with his family in Kimmage owing to his poor health. 1 item Liberia

Typed copy of the letter to Tony Heffernan, regretting that any of his priests should cause distress by a public utterance.

Draft of letter to Tony Heffernan, Sinn Fein, in + McQuaid’s handwriting. The Archbishop very much regrets that any of his priests should cause distress by a public utterance and will take measures to examine the situation.