Letter from +Frings to +McQuaid regarding a seal which the Archbishop gave to the German Embassy in Dublin. It is the seal of the Church of the Apostles in Cologne and dates from the 2nd half of the 15th century. He thanks the Archbishop, with reply.
File relating to the parish church, Blessington. 44 items
One case of dispensation from vows in respect of Brother resident in Ireland but belonging to Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn (unclear whether these organically connected with Irish Franciscan Brothers). They seek a foundation in Dublin in context of depopulation of Connacht. Irish Christian Brothers
Correspondence regarding their presence in Balbriggan and they appear to be in charge of a group of refugee aspirants from England. Originally permitted to come by Archbishop Byrne. (these papers refer to the period in between Archbishop Byrne dying and Archbishop McQuaid taking over and also the early years of the latter’s administration). Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.)
Letter from Fr. D. Quinlivan to Chris regarding a visit to the Christian Brothers.
Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton from +McQuaid. Due to the deliberate misrepresentation of the Hierarchy’s attitude the moment may well come when the Taoiseach may ask his leave to publish the correspondence. Asks that he indicate if he consents.
Note, in +McQuaid’s hand, asking about the film Hill No. 1.
File relating to parochial houses.
Correspondence regarding routine community life and apostolate. Improvements to schools in Fairview and James’s Street. Memo to Archbishop on secondary education in Dublin south his regret at neglect of science subjects
Note regarding the proposed Statue to Our Lady of Lourdes. The design can only be considered when the site is chosen