Extract from The Irish Times on the formation of a political party, the National Progressive Democrats.
Circular letter from +Joao, Bishop of Leiria to +McQuaid regarding the anniversary of the consecration of Portugal to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He discusses in detail the shrine at Fatima, pilgrims and prayers. 1 item
Letter from Fr. Thomas F. O’Reilly to +McQuaid seeking an assistant priest on a temporary base to cover for Fr. Burke who is so ill.
Copy letter from +Riberi to Cardinal D’Alton regarding the forthcoming celebrations for the Jubilee Year of the Holy Father, when the Pope will be 80. Two monuments are to be erected; a church built entirely from offerings and the foundation of a Boarding School for lay people.
Architectural reports on parish property.
Copy of typed letter from + McQuaid to Fr. McGarry informing him that he has written to Fr. Forristal to say that he takes grave exception to his slap-stick treatment of the dogmatic issue, reunion of Christendom. He strongly objects to Fr. Forrestal’s treatment of Cardinal Cullen and to his comments on Clonliffe.
Letter from +Leven to +McQuaid thanking him for the kindness shown during his recent visit to Ireland. He spoke to 76 schools and colleges on during his time. 1 item San Diego
Letter from Dr. Marx to Fr. MacMahon enclosing copies of two books which he is sending via Lufthansa. He asks for a short reply to be sent. Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart
Typed note to +McQuaid from Leo Quinlan. Mr. Scantleberry, Dept. of External Affairs, and the Minister for Justice seek meetings with the Archbishop.
Invitation to +McQuaid from Ambassador Reifferscheidt to the official opening of the Berlin Exhibition ‘The Wall’.