Cosgrave, William, thanking the Archbishop for the honour he received.
Copy of typed letter to Fr. Barrett from the Secretary. The Archbishop wishes to convey his gratitude for the correction of fact that he has made in the report.
Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding Harrison Williams who has won the scholarship. He looks forward to him being in Clonliffe. He will also examine the suggestion that the other student, Boyd Reid, could remain in Dublin right up to ordination. He mentions problems with the Art Festival. Some of the plays are ‘filthy and blasphemous’ and he does not know what Princess Margaret will think of them. He mentions the successful novena to Our Lady. Newspaper cutting entitled ‘Noble ends of theatrical art’ attached. 3 items
Architectural reports on parish property.
File relating to architectural issues. Includes reports on parish property.
Letter from +Riberi to +McQuaid stating that the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities has organised the first National Italian Congress for Ecclesiastical Vocations. It is hoped this will assist in increasing the number of vocations. Cardinal Pizzardo, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation would like a representative from each country to attend, preferably the person in charge of diocesan vocations. As there is no National Director in Ireland, and there is not much time before the event, it is hoped that the Hierarchy would allow the appointment of Mgr. Donal Herlihy of the Irish College.
Letter to +McQuaid from Fionnuala Murphy asking if he will attend meeting on .
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Tom Commins, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, regarding the lectures given by Fr. John Ryan, S.J.
Letter from +Philip Pocok to +McQuaid stating Fr. James Doyle of Dublin has written requesting incardination into Toronto Archdiocese, with a view to his ordination to the Priesthood. He mentions his ordination at home was delayed due to health reasons. He now seeks a confidential report on the candidate.
Letter to Fr. Williams from Edward Gleeson.