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.

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 note to say that Fr. McCann called. + McQuaid’s attitude explained to him.

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.

• 4 November 1948 McCann, Dermot, 3 Wilfrid Terrace, Kenilworth Park, Dublin. He is a past pupil of Blackrock College and is destitute. Asks the Archbishop for a loan.

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

Typed telephone message saying that Miss McCann of the Irish Times will call to-morrow at 10.

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

Letter from +Owen McCann to +McQuaid outlining the historical connection between the two countries, citing many examples of Irish prelates who worked in South Africa. The centenary celebrations of the dedication of St. Mary’s is due to take place and he asks the Archbishop to write a brief letter to the faithful.

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