-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.

Correspondence between Aodh MacNeill,, 4, August 1971, Adjutant General, +McQuaid, Fr. Chris Mangan, various Head Chaplains and other members of the clergy in relation to religious ceremonies which took place in the chapels of the Army Barracks or in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Dublin Castle., 57 items

Note from Fr. Mangan to +McQuaid stating that special permission would be needed from Rome to have the Votive Mass on Sunday 11 March. This will be a Sunday in Lent and as the Mass is an anniversary Mass it should be celebrated on the actual day of the anniversary. Therefore it is advisable to transfer the Solemn Anniversary Mass to 11 March. The Nuncio will gladly cable Rome and a reply should be received in a few days. The printing of the invitation cards has been stopped as has the preparation of the choir.

Letter from Mgr. Horgan to Fr. Chris Mangan, Archbishop’s House regarding Fr. Duhig’s honorary degree/ He suggests that he write for more information to the Co-adjutor of Brisbane of Fr. Gerry Nichol. 1 item

Typed letter to Fr. Mangan regarding a vacancy for a Chaplain in the District Hospital, Naas.

Handwritten letter to Ardle (Fr. James Ardle MacMahon) from C. Mangan requesting information on the Vigilance Committee. Wants to know the number of members on the Committee and the work they have done.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. Is thankful that the Legion Praesidium has been removed from him. Would like to stay with the Leo League if allowed. ‘Friendship’ is the work of the League. He gets to know various Trade Union leaders and they get to know the Divine Character of the priesthood. Its work is submitted to the Archbishop.

Typed letter to Rev. C. Mangan from C. Collins of M.H. Gill & Son Ltd. (publishers). Enclosed transcripts of Communist side of a debate to be held under the auspices of the Irish Legal Employees Benevolent Society. Hopes to be given an opinion by tomorrow regarding the suitability for meeting.

Typed letter to Fr. Christopher Mangan, Secretary, from Colonel MacNeill suggesting when a boundary is uncertain it should be indicated on the map by a broken or pecked line.

Two letters to Fr. Christopher Mangan from Colonel MacNeill and Colonel Nolan asking if he is in a position to furnish the maps.