Letter from Fr. John Dillon to Dr. Michael O’Connell regarding a speech given by Fr. James Kavanagh (later Bishop) to a meeting of Fianna Fail. Newspaper cutting regarding the event attached as well as copy reply from Dr. O’Connell.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Mageean regarding Fr. Kavanagh. He has already committed Fr. Kavanagh to teaching a 3rd year course of Social Science in the Rathmines Technical Institute. 1 item

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Patrick Kavanagh, 62 Pembroke Road. He refers to information on a nursing home; the Archbishop’s Christmas sermon; an article in Reportorium Novum; a cardigan; wonders if arrears have been fixed up.

Typed letter from Joseph Gray, Archbishop’s House, Birmingham, to Dr. Sheehy asking that + McQuaid will give permission for Fr. Peter Kavanagh to be accepted in the new retirement home for priests in Dun Laoghaire. Permission granted.

Letter from +Kavanagh to +McQuaid thanking him for his help and stating he has done as the Archbishop suggested.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Sister M. Regis Kavanagh, St. Therese Presentation Convent, Ryde, J.W. She is grateful to the Archbishop for all his help to Patrick over the past twenty years. Sir Shane Leslie

Typed copy of letter to Fr. James Kavanagh saying what he said about the (Kelly) letter is conclusive. Cannot see how anybody could make it the ground for seeking employment.

Note to + McQuaid from his Secretary saying Patrick Kavanagh phoned to ask if he might the Archbishop. He plans to marry next week.

Kavanagh, James, 48 Westland Row. He agrees with + McQuaid that Terry’s suggestion is immature.

Foundation & Establishment of Conference 1/1 Draft letter of invitation to mobilize Catholic Social Activity to help with emergency; invitation to Ely House regarding CSSC signed by Owen Cowley, Chairman, and E. Kavanagh, Secretary; letter from Owen Cowley and E. Kavanagh regarding setting up Catholic Social Services with many enclosures and summary of views expressed.