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28 May 1943 - 10 January 48 64 items
Correspondence from 1925 to 1940 relates to the introduction of the Sisters of St Peter Claver by members of the Sodality of St Peter Claver for the African Missions. Their presence, post factum, was not sanctioned by Archbishop Byrne. Archbishop McQuaid orders them to leave the diocese Correspondence is paused before they are eventually allowed to have a foundation at North Great George's Street
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28 February 1948 - 9 June 1956 70 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life and apostolate Move from North Great George's Street to Bushy Park, Terenure Notification of death of Superior General in Rome in whose tenure the congregation entered Dublin

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23 April 1957 - 25 May 1971 64 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life and apostolate

St. Audeon’s Boys’ National School Principal, pointed to the ruinous condition of the area. The letter was sent to Alderman John McCann, T.D., and forwarded to M. O’Brien, Co-Ordinating Technical Officer. The Parish Priest, shopkeepers and residents all wish to have the area rebuilt. The population was decreasing and the jobs of teachers were in jeopardy. Fr. T. Barry, P.P., wrote to P.J. Hernon, City Manager, emphasizing that the area is ideal for residential accommodation. O’Byrne argued that since the Dept. of Education sanctioned the building of a new school this in itself was evidence that a considerable amount of residential accommodation would be retained for several generations. -1967

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29 February 1944 - 1 May 1970 13 items
Correspondence detailing the Institute's desire to expand their activity in Dublin- a foundation had been made under Archbishop Byrne in Kenilworth Square; eventually McQuaid invitemss them to undertake a secondary school, other foundations eventually made in the Archdiocese.

Byrne, Una, 7 St. Mary’s Crescent, Crumlin. The World Fellowship of Religions, Delhi, nominated her as Regional President of the West European Region, and then published her name as such, even though she had declined the position. She will write to protest. (Communists)

Letter from Fr. William J. Byrne to +McQuaid regarding an old custom to ask the curate in Maynooth to assist at the Conformation Ceremony.

Letter from Fr. Sean Byrne, Administrator to +McQuaid regarding two parishioners, Leo Macken and John Williams who deserve Bene Merenti medals.

Note regarding Solemn Votive Masses and Fr. Peirce is asked to sing the anniversary Mass for +Byrne which he agrees to do. 2 items

Typed letter from + Hugh Byrne to + McQuaid informing him that a priest had left the Vicariate without permission and may have returned to Ireland.

-20 August 1959 Byrne, Bernadette, Rochestown Ave., Dun Laoghire, wrote to the Holy Father regarding a man with whom she was in love. His wife deserted him and went off with another man. She asks if there is any possible for them.

Typed letter from + George Calavally, Bishop of Theodoropolis, to + Edward J. Byrne seeking aid for families, orphans, wounded soldiers and prisoners affected by the war.