Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. He declines the invitation to the reception and hopes that it won’t be a problem if he brings the Abbot of Roscrea along to the liturgical reception. He also mentions +Fogarty’s regret that he cannot make the journey.

Letter from Abbot Colmcille O’Toole, Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, to +McQuaid stating he will be unable to attend the Liturgical Reception.