Correspondence, mainly from Fr. John O’Doherty, to +McQuaid regarding the inadequacy parish accommodation.
Letter from Michael J. Clarke to +McQuaid Informing him he finds nothing to prevent the Publication of Rev. Stephen J. Brown’s book.
Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid thanking him for the information he has provided on the Little Sisters of the Assumption which will be forwarded to the Italian government.
Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating the English Hierarchy have agreed to hold a rally on 3 December against the unlawful arrest of Cardinal Wyszinsky, Primate of Poland. He encloses a copy of their written protest.
Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid in relation to the 300th anniversary of the death of Mgr. Rinucinni, agreeing that the Mass should be said on a Tuesday. He asks if it is customary to host a dinner, in some hotel, inviting the Irish Hierarchy, government, diplomatic corps and certain other people. He states the Nunciature will pay for this. He will preach the sermon and suggest that it may be possible to hold the conference on the 13th December.
Crowe, Jack, 5 Auburn Ave., Donnybrook, Dublin. He has been demoted from Building Officer to Draughtsman in Dublin Corporation due to an assistant misusing his position with applications under the Small Dwellings Loans. His name was forged. The Minister cleared him of wrongdoing but the County Manager demoted him. Asks for the Archbishop’s assistance in the matter.
Letters, mostly handwritten, to +McQuaiddealing with invitations to luncheons, garden parties, Masses; conveying good wishes; conferring the Order of Pius; advice on precedence accorded to the President in Church; conveying thanks for Pastorals.
Hart, James J., 174 Botanic Road, Glasnevin. He enclosed two leaflets explaining the serious injustice suffered by property owners. Maybe the Archbishop would hint this to Ministers.
Programme for Youth Leaders' Conference - Girls' Section to be held 22 - 26 November.
. Blackett, Costanza, 48, Paultons Square, Chelsea, S.W.3. Thanks him for his gift of lace.