Correspondence involving S. O’Sullivan, Dept. of Transport and Fr. J.A. McMahon, Secretary. The 27th Session of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport is being held in Dublin Castle. Delegates will complete their working sessions on the Wednesday, and on Thursday take an excursion by train to Killary. Thursday is the Feast of Corpus Christi. It may be difficult for some delegates to hear Mass and a dispensation is sought for them.

Correspondence relating to routine details of community life and apostolate. Fr. F. McGrath, S.J., applies for Chair of Education, at U.C.D. and later withdraws his application. A Vice Postulator, Fr, O’Connor, S.J., appointed for the Cause of Fr. John Sullivan, S.J.

Letter from Abbot Augustine O’Sullivan, Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick, accepting the invitation to the Liturgical Reception.

Letter from T. O’Sullivan, Gresham Hotel, Dublin, to Fr. Mangan, Archbishop’s House, confirming the reservation of Aberdeen Hall for the reception to be held by Archbishop McQuaid for approximately 270 guests on 7th March. He discusses food and drinks and costs involved. Annotations by McQuaid regarding the costs.

Typed note to +McQuaid from James Ardle MacMahon. Fr. D. O’Sullivan C.S.Sp., and Fr. Thomas Lucey, St. Patrick’s, Kiltegan, advise that to refuse permission could lead to serious consequences for Missioners in Lagos, while to grant it would secure more advantages than disadvantages. Fr. Lucey was of the opinion that permission would best be given without comment.

File relating to accommodation for Fr. J.K. O’Sullivan. 6 items

Note to +McQuaid saying John O’Sullivan, Mount Merrion, has been intercepting anti-Catholic literature in Arnotts. Copy of Pertinent Questions. Answers enclosed.

• Correspondence between Angela McNamara, December 1967 Sean O’Sullivan, editor of the ‘Irishwoman’s Journal’ and Fr. James Ardle MacMahon regarding articles on birth control which have appeared in the magazine. Jackie

Typed letter to Fr. Dunne from Mary O’Sullivan, Lord Mayor’s Secretary, regarding the Address of Congratulations from the Dublin Corporation.

Letter from +D. O’Sullivan, CSSp, Nigeria to Fr. Garry, Blairstown, New Jersey thanking him for the cheque for $200. He is delighted to learn they are getting first preference in Trenton next year and hopes they will be able to recommence the work on their seminary.