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 +Taylor to +McQuaid discussing his consecration.
Four copies of ‘Memorandum on Credit Unions to Father Martin from Father Fehilly.
- 15 June 1972 File relating to parish finances.
Handwritten response, undated and unsigned, to the Minister’s reply to the Hierarchy’s letter to the Taoiseach, 10th .
Message from Mgr. Paro per Dr. O’Connell for the attention of McQuaid, stating that Mgr. Felici will arrived on 26th October and that the ecclesiastical reception will be held on 27th.
Agenda for reception of the new Nuncio, drawn up by Mgr. [Caldenari]. In Italian.
Statement on Building in Progress.
Committee. Includes information on the Catholic Young Men’s Society, Adoption and Emigrants Welfare. Also mentions salary scales for teachers. Minutes of meeting of Maynooth Trustees. 1947
and agendas. Letters re the Irish Film Institute of Ireland, The All Ireland Gaelic Congress and the Centenary Year of the Holy Childhood Association. Letters regarding the heating and maintenance of primary schools and the retirement age of religious. Includes correspondence from Bishop Staunton & T. O Deirg. Information on matters concerning the Trustees of Maynooth College and their work. 1944