-5 August 1950 Correspondence between +Staunton, Wexford, Fr. John O’Regan and Fr. Mangan in relation to Faculties for Army Chaplains which had been put in place during ‘The Emergency’ and which may now need to be reviewed. Bishop Staunton insists they are still valid.
Letter from Mgr. Paro to +McQuaid stating that the Nunciature has received a letter from Mgr. Montini. He is going to ask Dr. Staunton, Bishop of Ferns, to make the contents know at the next Hierarchy Meeting in Maynooth. The letter comments on the Holy Father’s wishes in relation to the nominations to the Central Committee in Rome. In addition, a special office has been established for the Holy Year. As the Central Committee is no enough, a national committee is to be established in each country.
Handwritten letter from + James Staunton, Summerhill, Wexford, to Dr. Dunne. He is sorry to hear that the improvement has not been maintained.
Handwritten letter from + Staunton to Fr. Glennon regarding the collection by Fr. Hickey of six Catholic Directories from + McQuaid.
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he has been invited to preach at the opening of the Academic Year.
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding a cheque for £10,000 which was sent to he late Cardinal from the Irish Red Cross. 1 item
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the consecration of the cathedral and hopes the Metropolitan can attend. Also offers prayers for the a settlement of the threatened strike. Annotated by +McQuaid.
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the forthcoming Bishop’s meeting. There will be discussion on the Department of Education’s proposal to raise the school leaving age. He also offers a priest to the Dublin diocese for one year. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio. 1 item
Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he will attend the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio.