Letter from M.J. Curran to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College
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Curran, Michael J.
Hagan, John, 1873-1930
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Holograph letter from M.(J. Curran), 211 (North Circular Road), Dublin, to Hagan. Having made enquiries, he has not found anybody less than enthusiastic about the new College. There is no antagonism concerning the young priests organising their visit to Rome; listing individuals planning to come. Urging him to set matters right with Joe Dwyer who cannot understand what he perceives as Hagan's recent coldness. In general finding that the Dublin priests are less politically intransigent now. The letter from Sbarretti has appeared again in the Independent, more prominently, and gave rise to rumours about the amount Curran has already collected. Expressing his opinion again that all [former student priests] ought to be formally invited to the celebrations so that no-one can complain about their omission. He has met Paddy Walsh but could not speak to him about 'the new Doyle' because McMahon was there. Asking for faculties to celebrate Mass aboard ship. Mentioning the elections and Cleary's 'slipping in' at the end. The government are not too sorry to see John McNeill defeated, but some of his friends are 'wild with some of McGilligan's voters who also voted for Cleary'; finding this an illogical attitude. Since the results many more have expressed their lack of confidence in the government which cannot take even the mildest criticism. There seems to be a friendly disposition towards Fianna Fáil and 'I have no doubt the oath must go soon, or the government will go...' In the Ardagh election, nobody is more disappointed than Boylan. Brief news of colleagues and acquaintances; Alphonsus Ryan has died; listing some new diocesan appointments. The new Dublin student, Sheehan from Mallow, comes with the best recommendations. Regarding the confessor for the College, the Archbishop (of Dublin) seems to prefer a religious and does not see it as a priority until Sinibaldi's death or departure; doubting this. Hoping to return to Rome on 6 October, enabling Hagan to leave the next day.
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1927-06-29
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The Papers of John Hagan (1904-1930)
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