Letter from +Duhig to +McQuaid thanking him for all the hospitality shown to the pilgrims during their visit to Ireland. He discusses the connection between Queensland and Ireland and mentions the caliber of the men in positions of power. He also discusses the problem with the seminaries and the issue of Rome only offering places in Propaganda to native priests. He mentions issues with Mgr. Panico’s bishops, three of whom have already resigned. He is celebrating his Golden Jubilee at the end of the year and would like to receive an honorary degree from the National University. The reason for this is it would strengthen the church’s role in education if they had a link with a home university. He also mentions the Celtic Studies department and states Dr. Ludwig Mulhausen has been suggested as a suitable candidate for the Chair.
Letter from +Dunne to +McQuaid regarding the Cadet Corps.
Letter from John M. Neary to +McQuaid inviting him to lunch after Confirmations.
Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid thanking him for his Pastoral Letter.
Handwritten letter to Fr. Martin from Fr. Christopher Farrell saying he called to see Mr. Roche and explained + McQuaid’s wishes regarding lectures on the anti-Communist Movement behind the Iron Curtain. He agreed to comply with the Archbishop’s wishes.
Letter from Fr. John Fennelly to +McQuaid informing him that he is having difficulty getting Fr. Lee to remove his belongings. Asks the Archbishop to intervene.
Fr O’Halloran’s report by letter to +McQuaid concerning the ‘Mourne Road Case’ concerning a boxing club
Letter, report and programme for ‘Cry the believers’ which was staged at The Eblana Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Newspaper cuttings also attached.
Letter from Dermot O’Flynn to +McQuaid regarding an article in the ‘Sunday Observer’ and a cartoon that insulted the Archbishop.
4 January - Correspondence between the Archbishop, Michael Troy, and David Coyle regarding opening of Food Centre at Kylemore Road.