Correspondence about St Martha's obtaining a Mobile Classroom to alleviate accommodation issues at the school and to rectify the use of the hall as a classroom. Eventually acquired but running costs were to be met by the School managers.
Norfolk County CouncilAccommodation
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Having been asked to preach at the Chaplaincy in UEA (University of East Anglia) on 28 October 1979, asks if he could stay overnight at the White House.
Also notes that his statement in the Times has stirred up a hornets' nest. "... Archbishop of Cardiff saying he agreed with every word of my statement; makes me feel I must have been gravely mistaken!"
Manuscript note that he'd be happy if Bishop Clark said no as he does not wish to impose.
Bishop does not wish Fr Flynn to take Mrs Gregory's cottage next to Fr Flynn. Suggests he contact Fr Parker in Felixstowe for suitable accommodation.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Fr Malone can set his mind at rest regarding Fr Flynn - St Michael's Lodge is let indefinitely. Who will you get instead of Mrs Gregory?
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Has received the Walsingham document and will decipher and copy it. Pleasant to stay at Presbytery. Looking forward to the pilgrimage as not attended for a long time.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Welcome to stay for the event in the UEA (University of East Anglia) on 28 October 1979. Preparing for an ARCIC meeting in Venice. "Dick" [Stewart] is going to SPUC in the New Year - Dennis Corbishley has considerable practice in the ecumenical circuit.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Thanks Fisher for his letter and enclosures. Questions of cost arise especially when the Diocese has some large debts to attend to. "I am glad to know you are fit & well in spite of what one calls advancing age."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Will be instructing Chris Toller to deal with both presbyteries and make arrangements for letting them.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Covering letter for attachments - Fr Birch approves of sending them for the bishop to see - self-explanatory.
Fisher, Claude MBE KSG (-1985)He is aware of financial difficulties at Walsingham but this is nothing new in obtaining a hefty loan before Christmas - usually recovers by Mothers' Day in July. He has to stress the sale of Wells' priest's house would be a great gain. "'the ball' is in your court, where no doubt you collect such 'balls' [crossed through] problems!" There must be a number of presbyteries in the diocese which could be sold and replaced with smaller modern buildings more in keeping and convenient for the priest concerned.
Fisher, Claude MBE KSG (-1985)Sell Wells' Priests' House; history of occupancy and use (Fr Gerry Hulme / Fr Symes / Marists / Fr Murphy). House not needed and the former Congregation Hall across the road is available to borrow when necessary.
Fisher, Claude MBE KSG (-1985)"Scandal of 30 years"; lack of accommodation for the sick; sell this property; will do all he can to address lack
Fisher, Claude MBE KSG (-1985)Unlikely to be able to approve additional classroom at St Martha's as 1971/2 resources are now virtually used up. Note Mr Black (author) is moving to Midlands Division and Miss Catchpole is taking over.
Education (Government Department)Accommodation - new map for Pilgrims; roof repairs; property boundary discussions
Elmham House - bulk container for calor gas; table license
Finance
Walsingham Trust - Shrine to operate under Diocesan charity number - Walsingham Trust will need to be reviewed
Spiritual Theme - "Our Lady of Walsingham - Woman of Faith"
People - staff changes; Mr Warwick retiring; volunteer chaplains
Ecumenism - increasing number of ecumenical groups visiting Shrine; Anglican counterpart had to withdraw from some traditional ecumenical events in Walsingham
Report (2 pages)
Season - Dowry Pilgrimage led by Bp Clark and Cardinal Adrianus Simonis , Archbishop of Utrecht
New Accommodation - property behind Black Lion completed and open for use on 24 June
Finance - Summary of financial standing. 1994-5 budget approved by Executive Committee
Walsingham Association - decided to raise funds for new accommodation
Ecumenism - good relations with Anglican community; number of Guardians of the Shrine (Anglican) have been received into the Catholic Church
Staff - changes described
Liaison with outside authorities - Police and local Council concerned about coaches in the village
Conclusion
Appendix 1 - Pilgrimage Season (2 pages)
Appendix 2 - Estimates of Income and expenditure - 1995/95 (9 pages)
Report (1 page)
Season - good weather; large number of groups; Bp Clark retired; Bp Peter Smith led Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage
Pilgrim Hostel - bar and cold cellar complete; tariff increase of 50p per night; work programme delayed to November
Finance - budget for 1995-6 approved by Executive Committee; essential work required for organ and public address system
Walsingham Trust - Shrine will continue to operate under the Walsingham Trust
Walsingham Association - think tank established for new membership drive
People - changes noted
Appendix 1 (2 pages) - Pilgrimage Report 1995 Season
Limited supply of mobile classrooms is already committed. The cost of a mobile classroom and associated works is £1500. Agree that a case should be made with Education Department for permanent accommodation at S Martha's.
Norfolk County CouncilMr Sauvain - just received your letter. Any temporary accommodation must be approved by the Ministry and meet requirements; Managers' responsibility to provide. Cannot rely on dates from the Development Plan. Suggest the Managers push for a date and a school - there will be plenty of room on the Newlynn Estate when you are ready to proceed with your building.
Need to consider the needs of the children at the school before accepting more.
Progress so far: value of estate established at £330,000. Survey of area identified 158 Catholics - possibly 200 in total. Plan to refurbish the house - sufficient for an Oratory/Chapel in one large ground floor room. The can seek a priest to reside temporarily; he could say mass in a local hall. Hope then to be able to persuade the Bishop to build a church in the village. Fr Nesden is kept informed.
CorrespondentIntroduction - group of laity and clergy (most not on Shrine Council / Executive) requested by the Bishop to identify issues and suggest policies and priorities
Material Developments - accommodation
Material Developments - Shrine
Liturgical developments
National Standing of Walsingham