Copy of a typed letter to His Excellency The Ambassador of Ireland At The Holy See from +McQuaid. Expresses gratitude for the safe delivery of his message to Cardinal Mindszenty, refers to the topic of clothing for poor Italians and thinks he can recommend a name for the service of the Vatican. The man must be loyal.

Copy of a lecture by J.P. Walshe, Irish Ambassador to the Holy See, before the Representatives of Pax Romani, titled CATHOLICISM and UNIVERSALITY.

Typed letter to Fr. Glennon from J.P. Walshe asking him to inform His Grace that the text of the Hierarchy’s message to the Holy Father has been telegraphed to the Irish Legation to the Holy See for communication to the Cardinal Secretary of State.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid thanking him for a copy of the revised draft catechism. He also seeks information on Dr. P. Browne as he wants to confer an honour on him from the Holy See. 1 item

Letter from +Gracias, Rome to +McQuaid stating he will be visiting Ireland after the World Congress of the Lay Apostolate. He hopes to meet with the Archbishop during the visit. He mentions De Valera and his visit to Bombay and Mr. Walsh, Irish Minister to the Holy See. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from Mgr. Paro to +McQuaid regarding ‘Orders of Chivalry’ which have been founded by private individuals. Many of these were old orders which have been extinct for centuries and have not been recognised or approved by the Holy See. The Secretariat of State wishes to advise the Hierarchy about these, especially one entitled ‘Sovrano Militare Ospedaliero Ordine de Cavalieri di S. Rita.

the Holy See requested an agreement with the Irish Government regarding the nomination of Archbishop Hector Felici but the government had not signified his approval. He wishes the Archbishop to convey this information to the Irish Hierarchy.

Letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Montini regarding the current political situation in Ireland and the attitude of the new government of the Irish Republic to the Holy See. He says the delay in their reply has more to do with the absence of the Minister for External Affairs who has been on government business abroad. He also states that the ‘immaturity’ of the Minister has added to the delays as he ‘…loads himself with interviews, visits and speeches, which cannot be regarded as of major importance to his proper function’.

Letter from Mgr. Benelli to +McQuaid thanking him for the cheque for £20 which will be forwarded to the Holy See.

Letter from +Conway to +McQuaid stating the Holy See has approved the use of the English version of the new ordination rites for Deacons, Priests and Bishops.