Letter from +O’Brien to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas. He mentions the great work of the Holy Faith Sisters. 1 item
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from P.A. Kasteel enclosing a little book on spiritual trends in The Netherlands. The author is a protestant minister and professor.
Correspondence which chronicles the presence of this Institute within the diocese from first invitation up to blessing of their school at Loughlinstown. (see also file in Secondary education section regarding difficulties with the Department of Education). S.M. also initials used for the Marist Congregation. Marists (S.M.)
Correspondence between Neil Blaney, Minister for Local Government, +McQuaid and Mgr. Boylan regarding the road safety campaign. The most important influence in the country is that of religious leaders and the Minister is appealing to them to remind all road users of their moral obligations in relation to themselves and others. In the last ten years almost 3,000 were killed, 50,000 injured at a cost of 5 million. +McQuaid will be glad to see what he can do in forming a more accurate conscience and a greater unselfishness.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Phillis bean Ui Ceallaigh, Roundwood, thanking him for his sympathy and consideration for her on the death of Sean T. O Ceallaigh.
Letter from +Sensi to +Cardinal Conway, Archbishop of Armagh, informing him that the Holy Father has dispensed from the obligation of the ‘ad Limina’ visits, those Ordinarii locorum of Ireland who were due to visit in 1967. He wishes this information to be communicated to the Irish Hierarchy.
Agenda and menu for the consecration ceremony of Bishop Joseph Carroll.
Letter from +Russell to +McQuaid. He offers his good wishes on the consecration of Dr. Joseph Carroll and regrets that he won’t be able to attend as he is due to bless a fish factory.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Colm Condon, Attorney General, requesting the dispense from the law of abstinence on Friday, 12 December, to attend a reunion dinner.
Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary acknowledging his letter and enclosure.