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, Tallaght to +McQuaid thanking him for their conversation regarding the problems in Dublin and in his own diocese. He mentions S. Olive and the lack of support for her among the Roman authorities.

Letter from +Ryan, Port of Spain to +McQuaid hoping he had a good visit to Rome. Mother Gabriel Mary has also met with the Roman authorities and the results were diplomatic. He mentions the Apostolic Visitor, Bishop Myers of London.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding the centenary of the diocese which was a great success. He is sending a copy of their souvenir booklet separately. They have had a Papal Delegate, the Apostolic Nuncio of Caracas. This was very successful.

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.

Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Ryan stating he will be delighted to take another student. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding the recent announcement of new Cardinals. Neither of them were named. He also mentions the decree on ecumenism which will cause great problems for him. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for all the kindness shown to his student, Carol (Charles). He also mentions the next sitting of he Council and says Pope Paul will have a difficult task. He is inundated with questions regarding the liturgy and ecumenism.

Letter from Fr. L.B. Coffey, O.P., Dublin to +McQuaid stating he has just returned from visiting +Ryan and he is in better health but can no longer walk. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, Bon Secour’s Hospital, Cork to +McQuaid thanking him for his card. He mentions the disturbing suggestions of the Constitutional Reform Committee on marriage and divorce. 1 item