• 4 January 1961 Roche, B.W., 25 Pearse Street, Dublin. Points out to + McQuaid that our true worth in life is our personal sacredness.

Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. The letter concerns Mr Roche of Pearse St. who had complained during his stay in the abbey, Roscrea. He has written a number of letters and +Rodgers wishes to know what he is like. +McQuaid annotates that it is the consensus among the clergy who know him that he is an eccentric and that no attention should be paid to him.

Typed note to + McQuaid saying that Fr. Murphy spoke to him concerning Mr. Roche. Has good memory of him. Encloses five articles from The Sunday Review.

Typed note to + McQuaid stating that Mr. Roche does not think that his idea is imprudent. Perhaps his local CC would go into the matter with him in light of the answer given by His Grace. It would be better for him to give lectures on the plight of Catholics behind the Curtain. Note in Archbishop’s hand says he will not agree to underground lectures.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message and congratulations.

Copy of the address of welcome presented to the Governor of Madras, the Maharaja of Bhavnagar, on the occasion of his visit to St. Joseph’s Home for Lepers. Signed by +Roche for Fr. Michael P. O’Connell. 1 item

Letter from +Gabriel Roche, S.J. to +McQuaid seeking financial help to build a home for lepers. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid regarding the delegation for the Head Chaplain of the Army.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from Richard Roche. Has had a reply from His Grace who does not give his approval or deny it. Would welcome an opportunity to discuss the matter.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of his statement on evening lectures at the University.