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25 August 1953 - 14 December 1957
Correspondence relating to routine details of community life and apostolate, Letter in French from Archbishop to Superior General in Paris asking for consideration of a foundation in Archdiocese to provide retreats for women and girls, his preference in this apostolate for French rather than an Irish English, or American foundation, his friend and agent in Paris is Ms. J.B. McCloskey, head of American Catholic Relief there, and her encouraging response. Correspondence relating to foundation undertaken. Lengthy correspondence with Father Fennelly C.S.Sp. regarding Stations of the Cross. Certificate of Archbishop's membership of the "Cenacle Crusade of Prayer".
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11 July 1958 - 11 August 1971
Correspondence relating to routine details of community and apostolate. Killiney superior's idea for a Regina Mundi type institute encounters reservations of Monsignor Boylan Convent Conference (Eccles Street) proper framework for such initiatives. Mother-General asks for Archbishop's suggestions regarding their renewal for apostolate of "rechristianisation". Archbishop's short reply- such thing not required in Ireland, and Cenacle must learn the Irish situation is not that of England or France. Dispensation from temporary vows of a sister.
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Letter from +John McNicholas, Chairman of the Administrative Board of the National Catholic Welfare Conference to +McQuaid thanking him for all the assistance given to James Norris and John McCloskey, his representatives. He mentions the generosity of the Irish people and extends his thanks to both the Church and government.

Letter from +Joyce, Paris to +McQuaid thanking him for all his help and the kindness of John M. McCloskey.

Typed letter from John B. McCloskey, National Catholic Welfare Conference, Washington, to +McQuaid enclosing an article from the European Edition of the Sunday New York Times entitled Dublin Coalition held near Crash.

Letter from +Toolen to +McQuaid mentioning Mgr. Tom Cullen who enjoyed his visit to Ireland and also John McCloskey who is very ‘upset by the war conditions’. He hopes to be in Rome for the Proclamation of the Dogma and mentions the schools of his Diocese which are thriving. There are plans to build a secondary school but the cost of property is very expensive. 1 item

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John B. McCloskey, War Relief Services - National Catholic Welfare Conference, Washington enclosing an article from La Croix. Objects to the conclusion which states that the Church was in danger of getting involved in politics, and there was a danger of an anti-clerical movement in Ireland.

Draft note to the American Ambassador from +McQuaid asking him to convey to Mrs Kennedy the expression of his profound and prayerful sympathy in the very great sorrow that has so tragically befallen her, her family and her country. Appreciation from Ambassador McCloskey.

Telephone message saying Ambassador McCloskey will be unable to attend the consecration of Bishop Grimley.

Note to +McQuaid from Leo Quinlan saying the American Ambassador, Mr. McCloskey, requests a meeting.