Letter from +Toolen to +McQuaid enclosing a cheque for the Poor of Dublin. He mentions Mother Inviolata who is busy renovating the nursing home. It will be the first Catholic one in the Diocese. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item
Letter from +McQuaid to +Tharayil stating the Sisters will have to apply directly to the University. He states there are no schemes for free board and tuition for religious in Ireland. He questions their ability for the UCD courses. Palai
Loftus, S.D., 29 Ailesbury Road. Asks Fr. Martin to inform + McQuaid that the Christian Democratic Movement of Ireland is proceeding.
Copy of newspaper article by Peter Lennon from ‘The Guardian’ entitled ‘Grey eminence’.
Architectural reports on parish property. 17 items
- 1971 File relating to the parish Planned Giving campaign.
Letter from +Anthony Pantin, CSSp, Archbishop elect to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind letter of congratulations. He mentions Bishop Ryan who he speaks fondly of . He asks for his prayers on the day of his consecration.
Copy letter from +McQuaid to Vivion de Valera, Blackrock, regarding a statement in the ‘Evening Press’ of the previous day. He asks that he looks into the matter. Article attached. Irish Times
Letter form Fr. O’Connor to +McQuaid seeking permission for the annual pilgrimage to Knock. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item
Letter from +Alibrandi to +McQuaid stating that the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops, Cardinal Confalonieri, has directed him to inform the Archbishop that the Holy Father has praised his spirit of faithful submission and supernatural adherence to God’s will, with which he accepted the communication regarding the acceptance of his retirement. This will not be made known until after the next Synod of Bishops. The Holy Father also conveys his Paternal Apostolic Blessing.