Typed telephone message saying that Miss McCann of the Irish Times will call to-morrow at 10.
Signed ‘Bewildered’. The Hierarchy have little interest in the religious welfare of the poor and the health issue regarding the ‘Mother and Child’ Bill.
Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Toolen wishing him a Happy Easter.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Thomas Coyne enclosing copies of the draft Adoption Bill. It is expected that the Bill will be introduced after Easter.
Letter from the Secretariat of State acknowledging the message and assurances of prayers of Michael J. Fallon. The Holy Father is very thankful and bestows his Apostolic Blessing on him and his family.
Letter from +Gracias to +McQuaid asking if he received his first letter regarding a visit to Ireland. Cardinal D’Alton has already responded. He hopes to hear from him soon as he leaves on the ‘Asia’ on 9 May.
Documents relating to the meeting of the Religious Provincials with the Episcopal Committee. He mentions the Missions to the Irish in various English Dioceses. He talks about the Irish Centre also. 3 items
Typed letter to Fr. Mangan from Gabriel T. Harty, O.P. Report enclosed. A questionnaire is being prepared and will be sent to the firms with which they are dealing. Accurate returns will then be sent.
. Blythe, Ernest, 50, Kenilworth Sq., Rathgar, Dublin. Encloses a copy of a memorandum which is being sent to 150 Nationalists in the Six Counties with a view to stimulating discussion which might help to bring about a new policy in relation to Partition and the abandonment of the idea of violence.
Letter from +Mitty to +McQuaid stating Terence O’Rafferty, secretary of the Department of Education will be very welcome in San Francisco.