Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he is looking forward to the visitation by +McQuaid in September. He also mentions he will write the Minutes in the traditional manner and will minute the appointment of the Archbishop to the Catechism Committee.

Wording of telegram and Press release on the death of Bishop Staunton.

Handwritten letter from + James Staunton to + McQuaid. As + McQuaid is not free to attend the Congress of the Irish Technical Teachers’ Organisation his deputy will take precedence over the Protestant Archbishop.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.