27-30 July 1963 Correspondence between +Sensi, +McQuaid and the Chancellor enclosing prescriptions of Canon Law in regard to Cremation which were approved by the Sacred Congregation on May. This is to serve as a norm and criterion in particular circumstances but are not to be made public.
the meeting between Frank Duff and the Counsellor of the Russian Embassy with the view of establishing the Legion of Mary in Russia. The memorandum in relation to this is under consideration by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. There is a fear that the communists may use the Legion to gain a foothold in Ireland. +McQuaid believes that it may be the start of preparations to establish a consulate in Ireland. He has no fear in relation to Frank Duff and describes him as ‘…entirely loyal, sharp-witted and, what is not always realised, very unusually intelligent. He is one of the most intelligent men I have ever met’. He feels Duff’s visit could be used to gain world- wide publicity and used for the Russian’s own propaganda purposes. He is not inclined to favour a visit by Duff to Moscow.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid regarding the communication to be read in all churches in relation to the second session of the Ecumenical Council.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid stating that the honour of Domestic Prelate has been bestowed on Fr. Michael O’Connell, Parish Priest of Rathmines. The tax owing on This is £20. The Benemerenti Medal is also been given to Mr. Edward Doyle. The tax owing on this is £12.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for a copy of his letter regarding the Octave of Unity which is to be read in all churches.
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for stating he informing him of the invitation extended to the Archbishop to attend a service at the Unitarian Church.
Letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to +McQuaid stating he will send the proofs of the two letters to Fr. Paul Leonard SJ. He also informs him that Mgr. Cassidy has called to say a dinner has been arranged by the Nuncio for the Archbishop and ‘Prime Minister’ for
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid thanking him for copies of the booklet on ‘The Catholic concept of family planning’.
Letter from Mgr. Cassidy to +McQuaid thanking him for the invitation to lunch on 15 June in Holy Cross College, Clonliffe. He will be delighted to attend.