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correspondence received from the Secretariat of State. The Bishop of Autun in France has written to the Nunciature in Parish seeking the transfer of a certain sum that is on deposit in Cork and which is alleged to be destined for the Holy See. The Nuncio seeks advice on the case, its history and the legal difficulties in transferring the monies to any city outside the sterling area. Some letters in French.

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Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid stating that the 27th International Conference on Public Instruction will be held in Geneva in July. Ireland will be represented by Mr. P. Mac Eoin, Assistant Secretary for Post Primary Education, Department of Education. He asks the Archbishop to have a word with the delegate to ensure his co- operation with the delegation from the Holy See. He encloses a summary of the arguments before the Conference.

Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid discussing the 25th Anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Most Reverend Patrick Dunne which is due to take place on 11th October. He would like an account of the activities undertaken by the Bishop during these years which can be sent to the Holy See to facilitate the compilation of a congratulatory letter.

January - December Notices of meetings of Hierarchy with some minutes. Includes information on primary and post primary education and changes to the Leaving Certificate. File also includes communications from the Holy See, information on ‘Humanae Vitae’, World Communications Day, sodalities, Justice & Peace, Apostolate of the Laity and annual reports from Universities. Finances of Maynooth College discussed by Maynooth Trustees as well as college and faculty business. 1969

Letter from +McQuaid to +Levame acknowledging receipt of the Circular from the Cardinal Prefect concerning candidates for the priesthood. He states that the instructions are already being strictly observed. He will use the Diocesan retreats to inform the clergy of the wishes of the Holy See.

January - December Notices of meetings of Hierarchy with some minutes. Includes information on proposed law reform, Eucharistic Congress in Bombay and Episcopal Finance Committee. Notices from Standing Committee including agendas and correspondence mainly relating to Conference of Convent Secondary Schools, the Intoxication Liquor Laws and the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Finances of Maynooth College discussed by Maynooth Trustees as well as the Nicholas Callan Society, Holy See changes relating to seminaries and universities and findings from the Council for Administration for Primary Schools. 1963

Letter from Mgr. Gerada to +McQuaid stating that the Secretary General of the United Nations has asked for the Holy See’s cooperation in the World Refugee Year. He is asked to draw the attention of the faithful to the difficult situations faced by refugees, to their spiritual and material needs and the necessary cooperation that will ensure a good outcome. He asks that any information given in the Diocese on this subject should be sent to the Secretariat of State.

Typed letter to +McQuaid informing him that the accompanying packet arrived in the diplomatic bag from the Holy See.

Letter from +Gerald O’Hara to +McQuaid regarding the appointment of priests to form part of an International Secretariat for the ‘Apostolate of the Sea’ by the Sacred Consistorial Congregation. Their duty will be to maintain contact with the various branches of the Apostolate of the Sea. The Irish Hierarchy are asked to appoint a priest and a brief biography is to be sent to the Holy See.