-5 August 1950 Correspondence between +Staunton, Wexford, Fr. John O’Regan and Fr. Mangan in relation to Faculties for Army Chaplains which had been put in place during ‘The Emergency’ and which may now need to be reviewed. Bishop Staunton insists they are still valid.

Letter from Fr. N.L. Staunton, secretary to Fr. James Ardle MacMahon stating he has forwarded the correspondence to All Hallows College. Durban

Handwritten letter from + Staunton to Fr. Glennon regarding the collection by Fr. Hickey of six Catholic Directories from + McQuaid.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid enclosing the form of delegation duly signed.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the Minutes of meetings. He also states he has written to Mr. de Valera regarding the elections and has told him voting on Sundays or Holy Days is not advisable. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the ‘Bird’s Nest’ near Gorey. The children and staff have now left for Dublin.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding a Novena for the Silver Jubilee of Blessed Oliver Plunkett’s beatification. This has been approved by the Standing Committee of the Hierarchy. 1 item

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he will attend the Solemn High Mass in the Pro Cathedral.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid enclosing £20.10 to aid the Italian Catholics in their fight against Communism.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the forthcoming Bishop’s meeting. There will be discussion on the Department of Education’s proposal to raise the school leaving age. He also offers a priest to the Dublin diocese for one year. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item