Note from Rev. Dr. J. McConnell in connection with the reception for the new Nuncio which is to be held in Maynooth. On the last occasion there was a certain amount of confusion regarding the event when the Archbishop of Dublin never told that a special Ordo Recipiendi had been sent to the Hierarchy.

Letter from James McConnell, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, to McQuaid, thanking him for explaining what had happened at the college, on the previous occasion, in relation to the reception for the new Nuncio. It will be suggested to the President of the College to contact McQuaid before the coming ceremony, if it does not occur to him to do so.

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’.

Typed letter to + McQuaid informing him of a meeting with three young men, MacEoin (25), McConnell (22) and Dalton (19) who presented themselves at Archbishop’s House. They insisted on seeing a priest regarding the statement recently issued by the Standing Committee of the Hierarchy. They wanted to know a) whether Rome stood behind the Bishops and b) how they themselves now stood in conscience.

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11 April 1960 to 13 December 1961
Correspondence with Ardee Street Brewery and Dublin Planning Office regarding the availability and suitability for a religious order of Bulloch Castle, Dalkey. Correspondence with Sisters regarding foundation suggested by Archbishop, facilitated by Father Jas. McConnell. Sisters are enthusiastic. The property is purchased.
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29 January 1962 - 29 December 1962
Correspondence relating to the design of the new home in Dalkey. Correspondence regarding a visit by two of the Sisters to inspect and their delight at Archbishop's reception. His annoyance at applications for admission coming from New York and Canada.
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15 February 1963 - 19 September 1963
Letter from Cardinal Spellman, thanks to Archbishop for his kindness at the funeral of Cardinal Dalton; he has (seemingly) recruited Dublin Sisters of Mercy for his New York seminary and Carmelites sisters are already there will facilitate their settling in. Archbishop's active interest in having Carmelites Sisters open a second home in Killester where Holy Rosary Sisters found themselves unable to open a maternity home. Carmelites not yet ready to undertake the task. Correspondence regarding a building in progress.
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19 January 1964 - 2 October 1970
routine details of community life and apostolate Correspondence regarding slow progress on buildings, Documents regarding the blessing ceremony. Memoranda regarding difficulties with the chaplain.
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19 July 1961 - 28 September 1962
Letter from Arthur O'Hagan and Sons, solicitors, to Archbishop McQuaid enclosing architects report on Bulloch Castle with recommendation that the sisters purchase the property. States that a copy of the report has been sent to the mother-general. 1 items

Letter from Brendan L. [Basslet], Dublin Airport, to Rev. Dr. McConnell regarding the obtaining of permission from +McQuaid to show the film The Sacrifice We Offer at a lecture being given on Industrial Relations by Alan Turner. Annotation by +McQuaid.