Copy of an abridged translation of the address delivered by the German Minister, Dr. Felician Prill, in Dublin.
Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid stating Fr. James Fingleton will be welcome in the Diocese to work with the Irish hotel workers. He also thanks him for Fr. Granville. He is also glad of the offer of help from other priests in areas where there is a high concentration of Irish people. Annotated by +McQuaid.
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he will be unable to attend the General Meeting of the Bishop’s as he is unwell. He comments on +McQuaid’s time in Rome at the final obsequies for the Holy Father. 1 item
Letter from James Ryan, solicitor to Fr. Des Williams regarding the sale of the old church and school at Leixlip.
Telephone message to say that Miss Ryan, Secretary, Minister for Finance, wishes to discuss the site for the Kennedy Memorial Concert Hall. Annotation by +McQuaid.
. Byrne, M., 54 Ventry Park, Cabra W., Dublin 7. Asks the Archbishop if he is aware of the difficulty for workers to get to Mass on Holy Days and Sundays due to Mass times, the living conditions in Keogh Square and Griffith Barracks, landlords not renting to couples with children and old people not having enough to live on.
File relating to clerical appointments. 11 items
Letter from +Joseph Ryan to +McQuaid regarding three Irish priests, members of the Holy Ghost Fathers, who have been helping in the Diocese. He is indebted to the Archbishop for assisting in this matter. 1 item
Handwritten letter to Fr. MacMahon from Philip MacMahon asking him to convey his sincere appreciation to his Grace for the kindness during his recent illness. Appreciated Fr. MacMahon’s visit. Is enclosing a few outstanding matters for + McQuaid.
File relating to the building of the church and parish centre.