54/3 - 10 January 1947 - 3 December 1952

54/3

10 January 1947 - 3 December 1952

Correspondence regarding routine community life and apostolate. Archbishop’s concern over continuing acquisition of property by religious orders. Brothers seek a juniorate; a house of formation is approved on Malahide Road. Archbishop approves U.C.D. course in religion and philosophy for Brothers; his suggestions. Oatland, Stillorgan purchased for primary and secondary schools. Archbishop approves foundations for schools at Walkinstown and Cabra West on explicit condition that ‘…the Brothers must observe honorably the provisions of their own Constitution’ for he is opposed to ‘enrolling only intelligent boys of a certain middle class.’ St. John of God Brothers interested in the Christian Brother property at Celbridge, ‘Artane is the most trying post in your Congregation; about 10 times too large.’ 87 items