Letter from +Gerow to +McQuaid regarding the efforts in Ireland to promote vocations. He discusses the situation in the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson where many Catholics are left without a priest. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item New York
Letter from +O’Callaghan to +McQuaid thanking him for the invitation to the Solemn Votive Mass in the Pro Cathedral which he hopes to attend. 1 item
Letter between +Griffin and +McQuaid regarding the school of physiotherapy. He has contacted the Matron at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Dollis Hill which is run by the Little Company of Mary and she states there is a nun/physiotherapist in Limerick. Note attached states the nun is not qualified to teach but perhaps Dollis Hill may be able to help in finding a suitable tutor. Annotated by +McQuaid.
Copy affidavit of Thomas Carroll regarding the last will and testament of Mary Jane Graham.
File relating to deeds and trustees and other legal issues. 4 items
Executive Report.
Letter from +McNulty to +McQuaid thanking him for ordaining Fr. Thomas O’Keeffe. He also mentions a Mr. John Maguire and owing to the large number of students they have, they will be unable to take him on. Annotated by +McQuaid.
Letter from +Keogh to +McQuaid. He asks whether an elderly priest who lives in his diocese but spends five or six weeks a year with his sister in the city could be given permission to habitually celebrate Mass in his sister’s house. Annotation that Dr K himself at Maynooth advised against giving this permission even per modum actus.
Copy of letter from R. Ryan to Dr. Freeman detailing the renting of the house at 205, Richmond Road, and whether the occupant should be allowed stay or be served a Notice to Quit.
Rescript, in Latin, regarding Fr. John Kelly.