Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P.W. He feels quite certain of being able to bring down these particular organizations one by one. The S.P.C.C. should be easier than the S. John Ambulance Brigade.
Partial letter to +McQuaid informing him there is an unexpected hold-up in the building of the Parochial House. 1 item
Letter from D.J. O’Donovan, Secretary, Dept. of Social Welfare, acknowledging the receipt of a letter regarding the appointment of J. AC.
Letter from Fr. James S. Robinson to +McQuaid regarding the acquisition of a house, possibly one on Belton Park Road. 1 item
Note from Fr. Vincent Steen to +McQuaid asking for an interview in connection with the new schools it is proposed to build.
File relating to special collections taken up in the parish.
Letter from +Albert Levame, Apostolic Nuncio, to + McQuaid relating to Sacred Art. He is directed by the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office to draw the attention of the Hierarchy in Ireland to the necessity of explaining the regulations for the preservation of Christian faith and piety.
Copy of a typed letter to Liam Cosgrave from +McQuaid on the question of overseas students.
Correspondence between +Levame & +McQuaid regarding a proposal from the Irish Civil Authorities to have St. Isidore’s Church in Rome declared National Church of Ireland to mark the tercentenary of the death of Father Luke Wadding O.F.M. +McQuaid states that none of the Bishops, including himself, have heard about this and he does not support it. He states many of the Irish congregations have churches in Rome and it would be inappropriate to choose one as a National Church. He states St. Peter’s is the centre of our holy religion.
File relating to 66 Monkstown Avenue.