Letter from Fr. William Laffan to +McQuaid asking for permission to omit the 8 o’clock Mass on Sunday. Annotated by +McQuaid denying the request.
File relating to parish finances.
Letter from Fr. P.A. Gaughan to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of his book The Concept of Being.
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.