Letter from Fr. O’Connor, Parish Priest, Clonskeagh regarding a request from Patrick Connaughton who wishes to be ordained in the parish. He is originally from the area and his family still live there. He is currently based at the seminary in Pretoria and his Bishop is Cardinal McCann. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from Hugh McCann, Department of External Affairs, to +McQuaid stating how much he enjoyed the luncheon at Archbishop’s House.

File relating to a query as to who donated the site for the church. It was originally part of the Pembroke estates. Mentions the McCann and Doyle families but neither were donors.

Letter from Mgr. Boylan to Dr. O’Connell regarding Dr. McCann and the Knights of St. Columba. 1 item

McCann, John. He and two colleagues wish to found a group formally to spread the practice of the family Rosary. Seek + McQuaid’s approval.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid stating that Rev. Leo McCann called to Archbishop House with an invitation from Mrs. Thompson, the organiser of the Comerford Troup of Irish Dancers. She wants to have a chaplain with the Irish team of dancers attending the International Folk Dance Festival in Hilversun, Holland.

Typed letter to + McQuaid saying that no invitation has been issued to Iron Curtain countries. Mrs. Thompson is anxious to have a priest with the Irish team. Fr. McCann is going to Lourdes, but could attend Hilversun on the way.

Letter from +McCann to +McQuaid regarding the shortage of priests in his Diocese and hoping Dublin will be able to help.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John McCann, Lord Mayor, apologizing for being unable to be at the airport to welcome him.

Typed note to +McQuaid. Mr. McCann, Dept. of Ext. Affairs is asks if he may pay a courtesy call.