Note regarding a meeting between Mgr. Benelli and Dr. O’Connell in relation to Canon 269. The former had known of a precise instruction from the Holy See for some months and yet only raised the matter that day. He was then asked ‘…how precisely precedence is to be accorded’. Typescript.

Note regarding a meeting between Mgr. Benelli and Dr. O’Connell in relation to Canon 269. The former had known of a precise instruction from the Holy See for some months and yet only raised the matter that day. He was then asked ‘…how precisely precedence is to be accorded’. Handwritten.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Benelli regarding the observation of Canon 269 at the Liturgical Reception. He states it will be observed now and at all times, exactly as the Holy See determines.

Letter from +O’Hara to Cardinal D’Alton regarding the International Congress of Catholic Doctors which is to be held in Dublin in June. The Holy See is anxious that this be an opportunity for proclaiming Catholic teaching in the field of medicine.

Letter from +Hanly to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of the draft reply to the INTO. This relates to a memorandum sent by the Central Executive Council to the Holy See on 20 October 1956. 2 items

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding a request to the Hierarchy by the Holy See to protest to the Hungarian Government over the detention of Cardinal Primate Mindszenty. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Cardinal Conway seeking a copy of the rescript from the Holy See repealing Decree 287 of the Statutes. 1 item

Letter from Cardinal Conway to +McQuaid Regarding directives from the Holy See relating to retiring Bishops of the Latin Rite. Information also given on a bogus priest, Alfred Winkler. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Felici, regarding the World Congress of the Lay Apostolate. He had discussed the matter with Mr. Veronese and the Irish Ambassador to the Holy See when he was last in Rome. He suggests the Ambassador and possibly Fr. P.C. Crean as suitable delegates. He hopes the Nuncio will approve.

Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid informing him that the Secretariat of State has approved the suggestion that Martin Gleeson, 47 Howth Road, Clontarf, be appointed as a delegate to the Holy See to the ‘Stage’ on the “Evolution of Technical and Professional Training” which the Irish Government, under the aegis of the Council of Europe, is orgainsing at Dun Laoghaire from 18-26 September next. He will accompany Br. Louis Boeglen (sic) of the Christian Schools who is the permanent delegate of the Holy See in the Committee of General and Technical Teaching.