Copy letter from +McQuaid to +O’Hara enclosing the Lenten Regulations and a letter to be sent to all clergy regarding the celebration of mass for the Pope’s intentions. The Pope’s condition is described as ‘precarious’.
Letter from Abbot Lalande, secretary general to Pax Christi, to +McQuaid expressing his gratitude.
Correspondence between +Levame, +McQuaid & Mgr. Kissane, President Holy Cross College, Clonliffe and Fr. Cathal MacCarthy regarding the 80th birthday celebrations for the Holy Father. The Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities believe it should be celebrated ‘…with reverential affection’. They suggest examination of three documents namely the Encyclical ‘Humani Generis’, the ‘Sacra Virginitas’ and the Exhortation ‘Menti Nostrae’.
Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid thanking him for the new catechism which has been sanctioned by the Irish Hierarchy. This will be transmitted to the Holy Father.
Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid thanking him for the copies of the journal ‘Reportorium Novum’ and ‘The Life of the Servant of God, Matthew Talbot by Mary Purcell. These will be transmitted to the Vatican without delay.
Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: information sought on Joseph Deasy. With reference to a letter by Fr. Nash, S.J., the City Manager made an order to close all cinemas on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week. Prior to this owners themselves agreed to close, except those in Malahide, Skerries and Balbriggan. The National Co-op Council held a meeting to discuss the Folk High School at Skerries. Groups represented included the ICA, the Gaelic League and the GAA. Fr. Nash thought there was nothing to worry about as both Dr. McKevitt and Dr. Duffy were both on the Council. Attention was drawn to the Editorial in The Irish Catholic which urged its readers to cross out all the names on the ballot papers as a protest against Party government.
Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mgr. E. Gerada, Secretary, Apostolic Nunciature, thanking him for the invitation to the Reception to be held in the Nunciature.
Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mgr. Glennon asking for a written description of the area which it is proposed to give to the Parish of Our Lady of Dolours.
Letter from Fr. Liam Thackaberry to ‘Dear Father’ asking him to mention to His Grace that he has appointed Mrs. Maire McDyer to Rutland St. Schools, and a small piece of ground in Rutland St. Schools which the Corporation wish to acquire.
Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Dr. Rodgers saying he received a letter from Miss [Solen], Secretary of the Limerick Social Study Circle, stating that the Conference had been cancelled. He feels that the group meant well but should have consulted competent ecclesiastical authorities before making arrangements.