Copy letter from +Agagianian, Propaganda Fide to +Whelan regarding Frank Aiken, son of the Irish Minister for External Affairs who has been working as a lay missioner and who wishes to meet with him. He will gladly meet him. He also mentions the Papal Decoration which is to be awarded to him. He requires the ‘Nihil Obstat’ before proceeding further.

Letter from Fr. M. Achrer, Augsburg to +McQuaid regarding Brendan Whelan, who wishes to study for the priesthood.

Letter from +Whelan to +McQuaid thanking him for donating a recent legacy he received to Owerri. He is also glad the C.I.E. strike has ended after the intervention of the Archbishop.

Letter from +William Patrick Whelan to +McQuaid seeking financial assistance for his work. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from + William Patrick Whelan to + McQuaid thanking him for his generous response to the appeal to build a modest cathedral. Mentions calvanistic opposition, especially as they are regarded as opponents to apartheid.

Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr. M. Achter regarding Brendan Whelan. Belgium Malines – Brussels (All in French)

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28 July 1942 to 19 November 1970
Correspondence routine to details of community life, a report to Archbishop by Sister Heelan CSSP suggests unsatisfactory situation of community-subsequent letters of corroboration from members. Bishop Whelan CSSP wishes to send a Nigerian girl to be trained as a Carmelitems in view of a foundation.
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Letter from Fr. John Whelan emphasising the urgent need for a building for a Youth Movement. Fr. Kinnane agrees and wishes him success. 2 items

Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from F. H. Boland, Dept. of External Affairs. They have done their best for Mrs Whelan, but have been unsuccessful.

Note from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to +McQuaid stating +Whelan wishes to meet with him. 1 item