Letter from +McGeough to +McQuaid forwarding two copies of the ‘modulus’ for the Quinquennial Report ‘de statu seminariorum for the years 1962/63 – 1966/67. He wishes the report at his earliest convenience. He would also like an outline of the general situation of the seminaries in the diocese and the problems faced in forming present day clergy.
Letter from +McGeough to +McQuaid stating that the Motu Proprio ‘Pontificalis Domus’ of Pope Paul IV provides that, while Chamberlains of the Cape and Sword of His Holiness, should remain, the name would be changed to that of ‘Gentlemen in Waiting on His Holiness’. Don Ferdinando D’Ardia Caracciolo dei Principi di Cursi, who holds this title, lives in the Archdiocese and asks that he be informed of the change.
Letter from +McGeough to +McQuaid thanking him for the programme for the Post Ordination course.
Copy letter from +McQuaid to +McGeough regarding the translations of the Dutch catechism.
Copy of letter from + McQuaid to + Joseph McGeough acknowledging the receipt of the copies of the Holy Father’s allocution on the Faith.
Copy letter from the secretary, Archbishop’s House, to +McGeough stating that Fr. Fitzpatrick is on holidays and he acknowledges receipt of his letter of the 23 June.
Letter from Rev. Rovida to +McQuaid stating that the Holy Father is to confer the honour of Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great on Mr. Martin Gleeson. The tax due on this is £25.
Letter from Rev. Rovida to +McQuaid bringing to his attention a circular letter from the Holy Father on the ‘Profession of Faith’. It is suggested that ‘…appropriate, practical and concrete measures…’ be taken ‘…so that the Christian people might be led and encouraged to make their own profession of faith’. The liturgical feast of Christ the King may be a suitable occasion and instead of the usual homily on that day, the circular letter could be read.
Letter from Fr. Rovida to Fr. James Ardle MacMahon stating that the letter from the Archbishop will be sent to Rome.
Letter from Fr. Rovida to +McQuaid enclosing copies of the suggested Liturgical texts for the forthcoming Day of Peace. Dr. Harty, Bishop of Killaloe, has been entrusted with the organisation and promotion of the day.