Correspondence, mostly in French, relating to Archbishop McQuaid’s interest in Pere Lamy, who died in 1931. He was a mystic and priest of the Archdiocese of Paris and he inspired the foundation of this Institute. The Archbishop’s interest goes back to the 1930s but this correspondence begins . His interest in the House of the Institute at Oise in the diocese of Beauvais; he expedites cows from Ireland to there; he pays pension of two members at the French seminary, Rome. (see also file of St. Joseph of Cluny Sisters). The Institute is languishing due to internal and external problems, the latter involving Monsieur Charles Emmenecker, resident in Switzerland. Dr. Lea-Wilson of Dublin, is friendly. A canonical visitation takes place. Archbishop asks Msgr. Fidecicchi, Roman Rota and ‘agent of Dublin’ for advice re introducing a Cause for Canonisation for Pere Lamy. (see also section on Fr. John Charles McQuaid, pre his appointment to the See of Dublin. Dr. Lea-Wilson was the donor of the Caravaggio to the Jesuits which is now in the National Gallery of Ireland).

Telegram from Mr. Dudley Lawrence, Ambassador of Liberia, Paris to +McQuaid stating ambassadors, Lawrence, Doe and Brewer will attend the consecration ceremony.

Correspondence relating to routine details of community life and apostolate. Draft memorandum on civil legislation regarding marriage contracts of Catholics in Ireland. General House in Paris seeks copies of Archbishop’s Bulls of Appointment for their archives. Reference to Fr. Le Hoch C.S.Sp.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Flynn stating he will be unable to send seminaries to the Diocese of Nevers. Diocese of Paris

Five Paris press cuttings referring to Our Lady’s Choir.

Memorandum on the Figure of Christ Crucified. A life-sized sculpture in wood, third quarter of the 13th century, School of Paris.

15-19 April 1958 Correspondence between +Levame, +McQuaid & Fr. Mouly, Sacred Heart Fathers, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Fr. Mouly wishes to ascertain if there is any information in the Archives on the Irish College, Paris and in particular Fr. Higgins from Ardagh. +McQuaid replies that a new Archive has recently been opened and Mgr. O’Regan and Mgr. Curran will be asked to see if any items of relevance exist. One letter in French.