Document titled ‘Presence of priests on controversial platforms.’ On controversial questions, in which liberty of opinion is lawful for Catholics, should priests be allowed a similar liberty? Definite limits laid down by Plenary Council of Maynooth. Vatican Council has emphasized the active role the Faithful should play in public affairs. Regarding Vietnam, some Christians feel that U.S. participation is not justified on Christian principles. Fr. Michael O’Neill, St. Columban’s, took part in a protest meeting. On the platform were Sen. Garrett Fitzgerald, Sen. Eoin Ryan, Michael O’Leary and Donal Nevin. Fr. O’Neill said he would sign nothing organized by the Irish Voice on Vietnam as it was a propaganda body.

Letter to Fr. Williams from Richard Ryan.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dermot A. Ryan, Chairman, Northern Ireland, Inter-Denominational Distress Organisation, asking the Archbishop to become a patron.

Letter from James Ryan, solicitor to Dr. Michael O’Connell, Archbishop’s House regarding the house, St. Cecilia’s, St. Anthony’s Road. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, St. Dominic’s Priory, London to +McQuaid thanking him for Count Biver’s relatio in relation to S. Olive. The status of the Sisters travelling with her is still in doubt. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of the liturgical directives. He hopes the Archbishop will ‘not substitute a table for the altar’. 1 item

Letter from +Morris to +McQuaid thanking him for his support and reception. He is also asking for the release of Fr. Denis Curtin who will take over at St. Patrick’s College, Thurles. He also needs to recall Fr. Richard Ryan for a vacancy in Cappamore.

Letter from +Ryan, Bon Secour’s Hospital, Cork to +McQuaid stating he has been inundated with greetings from Trinidad. The Holy See has finally ended the association between the Port of Spain Diocese and the Dominicans. He mentions the birth prevention programme announced by the Trinidad government. The new Archbishop will be busy answering questions relating to this. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, St. Mary’s, Tallaght to +McQuaid expressing regret at not having met him. He mentions Mother Gabriel Mary and asks his advice about a Sister.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for the note of sympathy following the death of his sister. He also mentions the success of the Patrician Congress. He again mentions the state of the schools and the spread of communism.