Typed note to say that the Tanaiste hopes to be able to telephone the Archbishop tomorrow.
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Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Eamon de Valera enclosing a copy of the opening paper. He has asked the Committee to send a copy of the resolutions when revised.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Eamon de Valera accepting the invitation.
Handwritten note saying that a number of non-Catholics are on the list of those invited to the Mass on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Pope’s Coronation. His Grace decided on 25/2/53 not to invite non-Catholics.
Three lists containing the names of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Council of State and Senators
Copy of a letter to Eamon de Valera from the Archbishop of Cashel. The Episcopal Committee examined the proposed amendments to the Health Bill, 1952, and submit their comments.
A handwritten account of the meeting between +McQuaid and de Valera, in the Archbishop’s hand. The Hierarchy is gravely anxious over the volume of evil books circulating in the country.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Eamon de Valera. He now realizes that it he himself who is deemed to have declared Government policy by an attitude supposed to have been manifested by him in a discussion with the Catholic Headmasters’ Association. The Government has not given consideration to the application for an increase in the capitation grant, there is no Government decision, and no Government policy.
Copy of a handwritten draft letter to Eamon de Valera from + McQuaid thanking him for his statement concerning his interview with the Catholic Headmasters’ Association. He is glad to accept the assurances.