Typed letter to +McQuaid from the Taoiseach, Sean F. Lemass, thanking him for his kind words concerning the bestowal on him of the distinction by the Holy See.

Letter from Mgr. Felici to +McQuaid thanking him for the cheque for £121 sterling which will be forwarded to the Holy See. It is a Holy Year gift from the Irish Municipal Employees’ Trade Union.

Two copies of a telegram to His Excellency The Irish Ambassador to the Holy See from Mgr. Montini informing him that the Holy Father wishes that ‘this praiseworthy plan may soon be realized.’ Imparts His Apostolic Blessing on all involved who promote the plan.

th other Irish bishops re request 5 February 1965 from Holy See for their views on contraception. (Conway and Ahern).

Draft and printed versions of a letter sent to all parishes for a collection to meet the expenses of the Holy See for the council. Also contains a list of the parishes and their contributions.

Includes; details of what Union would mean for the Presentation.