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.

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.

Joseph Walshe, Ambassador to the Holy See, 1946-1954 -1949

Copy of a typed letter to the Hon. Joseph P. Walshe, Ambassador to the Holy See, from + D’Alton pledging his support.

Copy of a typed letter to the Hon. Joseph P. Walshe, Ambassador to the Holy See, from + D’Alton informing him that he will write to Mgr. Montini to thank him for his cooperation. Queries the date when the news might best be published.

Copy of a typed letter to the Hon. Joseph P. Walshe, Ambassador to the Holy See, from + D’Alton informing him that the Bishops were unwilling to sponsor the proposed Chapel due to their heavy commitment to Maynooth College. They also felt that they should have been consulted about the project and that their consent and cooperation should have been obtained before definite steps were taken.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Mrs. Norton wired to say that Parliamentary business made it impossible for him to come. Probably as well as Holy See does not want to appear to be influenced by Governments. Spanish Minister at the Beatification received no publicity, nor did the French Representative of Vietnam.

Typed note to +McQuaid. Mr. Leo McCauley who has just finished his term of office to the Holy See seeks an interview.