Brian Condon: Diary of James Alipius Goold, 1848-1886

Wednesday 8th June. In Dublin. Called on the Archbishop and accepted invitation to dinner on the following day.

Thursday 9th June. Called on the Archbishop to know if he would object to a community going to Melbourne from the convent in Baggot-street, provided such could be spared; he said not. I then visited the convent but, the Superior being absent, could do nothing. In the evening dined with the Archbishop and his chapter at the new Seminary near Dublin. It is to be opened for the first time very soon.

Sunday 12th June. Said Mass in the chapel of the convent of Our Lady of Mercy in Baggot-street. It is likely I may get a community from this place; the consent of the Archbishop is all that is needed to make it a positive fact.

Monday 13th June. The Archbishop refused his consent to a community going out to Melbourne from Baggot Street, on the plea that they could not be spared.

Thursday 16th June. Left for Cork.

Monday 27th June. Left for Dublin.

Wednesday 29th June. Assisted as one of the consecrating Prelates at the consecration of Right Rev. Dr. Quinn for the See of Brisbane; dined with the newly consecrated Prelate.