Handwritten letter from + J. Kinane, The Palace, Thurles, to + McQuaid. The new catechism will need to be subsidised to the tune of 5d per copy. This might discourage some bishops from adopting it. 1 item
Two copies of a telegram to His Excellency The Irish Ambassador to the Holy See from Mgr. Montini informing him that the Holy Father wishes that ‘this praiseworthy plan may soon be realized.’ Imparts His Apostolic Blessing on all involved who promote the plan.
- File relating to the proposed extension of Holy Cross Church, Dundrum.
Copy of a typed letter to Mgr. Montini expressing his gratitude to His Holiness for his approval of the Crypt to St. Columbanus.
File relating to special collections taken up in the parish.
Copy of letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Boylan regarding ‘peace in the presbytery’.
Letter from Canon Purfield to +McQuaid thanking him for his appointment to the Diocesan Chapter.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Liam Cosgrave thanking him for his letter of sympathy on the death of his father.
Copy of a typed letter to Mr. Sean MacBride from +McQuaid referring to his speech at Galway University where he spoke of the need of a new approach in education and of the necessity of allowing the Church freedom in moral and spiritual spheres.
Copy of letter to Dr. S. de Bhilmot, Registrar, National University of Ireland from T. O Raifeartaigh. The various arguments for and against the higher level technical courses were outlined, and a conference was held between the Committee and the Department where it was agreed that if a national certificate were to come into existence it should, if at all possible, be provided within the framework of the National University. The Department to consult the University.