Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid inviting him to the centenary celebrations in the Church of the Assumption, Wexford. He gives a detailed history of the church and its origins. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

-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 +James Staunton, Summerhill, Wexford, to +McQuaid regarding the microfilming of the parish registers by the National Library of Ireland. He outlines the history of the project and mentions that the request to do this came from the Genealogical Office and not the Government.

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

Copy of the letter to + Staunton, Ferns, Summerhill, Wexford.

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid stating he has declined an invitation from Dr. Cleary, Prior of the Dominicans to preach on Rosary Sunday. He again mentions the visit of +McQuaid to Wexford and hopes Dr. Collier and Dr. Keogh will also join them.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + James Staunton, Wexford. He is against pub opening at 12.00 on Sundays as it is too close to last Masses in the rural parishes.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Staunton, Ferns. He had a meeting with the Minister for Health in Wexford. He seemed to regard the bill as finished. In regard to his misunderstanding the views of the Episcopal Committee a clear impression was left that he was unwilling to accept the views of the Bishops.