Letter from J. McConnell, St. Patrick’s, Maynooth to Chris stating that he had discussed the reception of the new Nuncio at the College with the President. He mentioned the ceremony and asked what instructions were being given to the Hierarchy to which the President replied ‘…they should appear in choir dress. As far as the actual ceremonies are concerned, he intended to follow the directions of the Archbishop of Dublin and that he was already in touch with Fr. Cathal McCarthy in order to obtain the relevant information’.

Letter from M. Brennan, Maynooth, to +McQuaid informing him that the work of completing the catechism is only at the rudimentary stage and it would be unwise for him to undertake further responsibilities at the present time.

Letter from Mgr. P.J. Dalton to +McQuaid asking him to preside at his consecration in Maynooth in September. The co-consecrators are +McCarthy of Kaduna and +Hagan of Makurdi. Annotated by +McQuaid. Rhodesia

Letter from +Collier to +McQuaid. He writes about the draft catechism and while he only has two students coming out of Maynooth this year he can send one to help in Dublin. Annotation by +McQuaid.

Correspondence between + Anthony MacFeely and + McQuaid regarding the appointment of Fr. Daniel Carr as Chaplain to the Religious of Nazareth, Leeson Park, while studying at Maynooth. 2 items Tuam

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid stating he has been unwell and will be unable to welcome Cardinal Gracias personally to Ireland. He hopes to meet him in Maynooth. Annotated by +McQuaid.

• October Notices of meetings of Hierarchy with some minutes. Includes information on education, Vexilla Regis, Baptism certificates for adopted children, Veritas, an appeal from Polish Catholics, and the Cause of the Irish Martyrs. Notices and minutes from Standing Committee mainly relating to emigrants and the establishment of the Legion of Mary in England and education. Also discussion on the F.C.A. (Foras Cosanta Aitiuil). Finances of Maynooth College and the state of its buildings discussed by Maynooth Trustees.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid, marked ‘Confidential’. He wishes to give a mark of Papal recognition to the present President of Maynooth College, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Edward Kissane. He has made a great contribution to the College and feels he should be appointed a Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary by the Holy Father. This honour would be hailed in Ireland and abroad. He asks for the Archbishop’s opinion which can be sent to Mgr. Benelli as he is leaving for America in a few days.

• 9 October Notices of meetings of Hierarchy with some minutes. Includes information on Ireland and refugees, a Women’s Hospital for Cork with many letters from Alfred O’Rahilly, primary school issues, Save Derrynane Appeal and Alcoholics Anonymous. Finances and the state of buildings at Maynooth College discussed by the Maynooth Trustees. 72 items 1952

• 9 October Notices of meetings of Hierarchy with some minutes. Includes information on education, syllabus for general nursing, Maynooth Mission to China, Pontifical Association of the Holy Childhood and the Polish Catholic Missions. Notice from Standing Committee. Finances of Maynooth College and the state of its buildings discussed by Maynooth Trustees. 1957