Letter from Fr. John Whelan emphasising the urgent need for a building for a Youth Movement. Fr. Kinnane agrees and wishes him success. 2 items
Handwritten note to +McQuaid from David Gray extending good wishes to him for Easter, hoping that prayers for peace may be answered.
Note from +McQuaid to Bishop Cushing sympathising on the death of Cardinal William Henry O’Connell. 1 item
Copy letter from +McQuaid to +O’Brien stating he cannot find a community which could help in Canberra.
Letter from +Swanstrom to +McQuaid seeking his help in relation to a mother of one of his priests, Fr. Joseph Hannon. Fr. Hannon’s mother is unwell and needs to be placed in a nursing home, preferably St. Monica’s. She is currently being kept in St. Brendan’s which is unsuitable. He hopes the Archbishop will be able to assist in this matter. Copy of letter from Fr. Joseph Hammond, St. Joseph’s Church, Long Island City to +Swanstrom enclosed.
Letter from +Joseph to +McQuaid regarding a celebration in St. Gall to mark the solemn festival of St. Gallus. Annotated by +McQuaid. Ukraine
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Presso La Santa Sede. Refers to Mgr. Montini’s response to the Archbishop’s great charity towards Hungary; relief for those in distress due to the war; Montini is recalling Mgr. Tom Ryan from Cairo and is seeking a replacement is required; requests for details on any social or charitable work in the Archdiocese.
Letter from +Farrelly to +McQuaid thanking him for his Christmas message. He is delighted the students have settled. They are singing the praises of the college.
Copy of note by +McQuaid sending his sympathies on the death of +Kyne.
Handwritten note to +McQuaid from David Gray thanking him for his good wishes for the Christmas season.