Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. He realizes the difficulties of getting the clauses inserted, but it was a chance worth taking.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Richard Mulcahy enclosing a copy of the Report of the Conference on the system of rating the work of National School Teachers. Also, a copy of a letter to + Staunton.

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.

Copy letter from the Secretary, Archbishop’s House to +Staunton enclosing copies of the latest dictabelts of Frs. O’Reilly and Casey in London.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid thanking him for the invitation to lunch. He also states he has been asked to open the Vocational Teacher’s Congress.

Copy of typed letter to + Staunton from +McQuaid. He passed on the note to Philip O’Donoghue, State Solicitor’s Office, and in his opinion no government would insert the clauses. Fears they are pushing a closed door while the State and Constitution remain undenominational.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Ferns. It would seem that the Minister has accepted the suggestions regarding the White Paper. Shows a real desire to cooperate with the Hierarchy.

Letter from Mgr. Paro to +McQuaid stating that the Nunciature has received a letter from Mgr. Montini. He is going to ask Dr. Staunton, Bishop of Ferns, to make the contents know at the next Hierarchy Meeting in Maynooth. The letter comments on the Holy Father’s wishes in relation to the nominations to the Central Committee in Rome. In addition, a special office has been established for the Holy Year. As the Central Committee is no enough, a national committee is to be established in each country.

Handwritten letter from + James Staunton, Summerhill, Wexford, to Dr. Dunne. He is sorry to hear that the improvement has not been maintained.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid thanking him for his recent words on the Fethard-on-Sea issue. He is sending one of the local newspapers. 1 item