Raheny from Raheny/Killester

Letter (in Latin) from +McQuaid saying Fr. W. J. Fitzpatrick P.P. Killester- Raheny requests for the High Altar of St. Brigid’s Church, Killester the status of permanent privilege for the high altar of St. Brigid’s. By the faculties given him +McQuaid grants this.

Directives from the Lord Mayor stating that portions of the O’Brien Institute, Donnycarney, St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra and the Presbytery, St. Brigid’s, Killester, may be required for use as an Air Raid Siren.

Letter from Fr. W.J. Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid submitting the tenders received for the extension of St. Brigid’s Church, Killester.

Letter from Fr. G. Byrne to Dr. O’Connell seeking permission from +McQuaid to start a devotion of the Immaculate Medal in Killester Church.

File relating to the church at Killester.

Letter from Fr. Wm. J. Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid requesting permission to hold a fete in aid of the Killester Church Extension Fund. Yes.

File relating to St. Brigid’s Church, Killester.

Copy of letter from +McQuaid to Fr. Blake regarding the projected development at Killester and Coolock. 1 item

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11 April 1960 to 13 December 1961
Correspondence with Ardee Street Brewery and Dublin Planning Office regarding the availability and suitability for a religious order of Bulloch Castle, Dalkey. Correspondence with Sisters regarding foundation suggested by Archbishop, facilitated by Father Jas. McConnell. Sisters are enthusiastic. The property is purchased.
54 items

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29 January 1962 - 29 December 1962
Correspondence relating to the design of the new home in Dalkey. Correspondence regarding a visit by two of the Sisters to inspect and their delight at Archbishop's reception. His annoyance at applications for admission coming from New York and Canada.
26 items

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15 February 1963 - 19 September 1963
Letter from Cardinal Spellman, thanks to Archbishop for his kindness at the funeral of Cardinal Dalton; he has (seemingly) recruited Dublin Sisters of Mercy for his New York seminary and Carmelites sisters are already there will facilitate their settling in. Archbishop's active interest in having Carmelites Sisters open a second home in Killester where Holy Rosary Sisters found themselves unable to open a maternity home. Carmelites not yet ready to undertake the task. Correspondence regarding a building in progress.
31 items

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19 January 1964 - 2 October 1970
routine details of community life and apostolate Correspondence regarding slow progress on buildings, Documents regarding the blessing ceremony. Memoranda regarding difficulties with the chaplain.
56 items

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19 July 1961 - 28 September 1962
Letter from Arthur O'Hagan and Sons, solicitors, to Archbishop McQuaid enclosing architects report on Bulloch Castle with recommendation that the sisters purchase the property. States that a copy of the report has been sent to the mother-general. 1 items