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Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid acknowledging a cheque for £8000, representing the Peter’s Pence collection for the Archdiocese which will be forwarded to Rome.

Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid stating that while the Holy Father wishes to meet with all Bishops, he will now have to regulate these audiences due to the growing number of diocese and the number of requests made to see him. Bishops will be seen at the ‘Ad Limina’ visit but to date, not all prelates even attend Rome at this time. Audiences will be granted on other occasions but only when an extraordinary case can be made. It is also suggested that Bishops try and avoid an excessive influx towards the end of the year rendering it difficult to comply with requests for audiences.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Levame regarding meetings with the Holy Father. He is happy to agree with any instruction issued form the Sacred Congregation of the Consistorial. He intends making his Ad Limina visit in early

12-17 January 1957 Correspondence between +Levame and +McQuaid in relation to the number of vocations to the Archdiocese during the past five years and questions where they study philosophy and theology.

Handwritten copy letter from +McQuaid to +Levame enclosing a paragraph from the Irish National Teacher’s journal. It states that the Marist Brothers should leave Ireland and go to the mission countries and leave Ireland to the teachers. +McQuaid suggests this remark ‘…is a useful index of the attitudes of the secretary, Mr. Kelleher’.

23-25 April 1957 Correspondence between +Levame & +McQuaid regarding the ‘Lions Clubs’. The Association was founded in 1917 in Chicago and now can be found worldwide. It states its mission is to be humanitarian and philanthropic. The attitude to religion is said to be neutral. However, the Holy See wants the greatest vigilance around this group and if any lay spirit prevails, for example Freemasonry, the Holy Office is to be informed. Ordinaries should not take action on their own but only after seeking the advice of all Bishops so a common policy can be put in place. Every endeavour should be made to facilitate Catholic associations. +McQuaid mentions his awareness of the Lions Club and has already taken action.

27-28 May 1957 Correspondence between Mgr. Gerada and [Rev. Thomas O’Reilly, Chancellor] regarding the amalgamation of Presentation Convents which will be forwarded to Rome. 2 items

Correspondence between +Levame & +McQuaid regarding a proposal from the Irish Civil Authorities to have St. Isidore’s Church in Rome declared National Church of Ireland to mark the tercentenary of the death of Father Luke Wadding O.F.M. +McQuaid states that none of the Bishops, including himself, have heard about this and he does not support it. He states many of the Irish congregations have churches in Rome and it would be inappropriate to choose one as a National Church. He states St. Peter’s is the centre of our holy religion.

Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid enclosing documents which have been sent by the Apostolic Datary.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Rev. Riberi enclosing a cheque for £15,000 which is to be transmitted to the Holy See. £10,000 is the Peter’s Pence contribution from the Archdiocese and £5000 is an offering to help the Holy Father in regard to the World Refugee Year.