Hopes to have Fr Boniface Mackinlay receive Bishop's approval and be sent to Fr Guy at Bungay. But, Fr President is going to Rome on 20th and will discuss the required "H. Sec" approval. Meantime can the Bishop provide approval from Fr Mackinlay as a suitable priest to assist Fr Guy in building a church etc etc at Beccles? If so he will go direct to the Bishop for his Missionary Faculties.
Downside AbbeyBeccles
30 Archive Record results for Beccles
Fine to take leave; all faculties for Fr Chadwick granted. Glad to hear Mrs Kenyon is out of danger, she will live many years more.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Bishop's secretary writes on behalf of the Bishop: Fr Stratton is Extraordinary Confessor for Bletchley's Thornton College nuns; the Mother Superior has asked for a different priest as Fr Stratton has been unable to attend. Is he willing to relinquish this office? Fr Kennedy is helping out at Yarmouth and following a request from the nuns at Beccles for him to give conferences and hear their confessions, the Bishop is confused over what faculties to give, if any. The Bishop believed Fr Kennedy SJ to be an Army Chaplain but asks whether he is correct in his understanding and asks for more information. Also, confirms date of Bishop's visit to Yarmouth for Confirmation - 30 May at 3.30pm.
Bishop's OfficeWill make arrangements with Fr Cary Elwes at Billing. Alternative arrangements to be made about housekeeper (the one he had in mind has booked a passage to America but she will come). "Again thanking you for you letter and the et cetera in which my mother joins"
manuscript annotation: "The date arranged with two Jesuits is June 30"
Reminding the Bishop about the faculties which are with him for renewing. Also, suggesting that he may continue with the work ("you know what I mean") [not clarified] already engaged with. Reminding the Bishop that he is his obedient servant willing to go and do whatever is requested.
manuscript annotation: "Answrd. Go to Billing June 30. Returned faculties made out to end of 1928. June 8/27"
Duplicating faculties for Fr Cyril Banham - may not be able to say Mass 24 teeth to come out. "I think I shall be over it by Sunday".
manuscript annotation: "Ans: Granted. So very sorry for the cause, and doubly sympathise. Hope the loss will lead to greater gain in health. May 8/27"
Requesting faculties for Fr Helsham when attending the Convent and for confessions at church.
manuscript annotation: "Granted Dec 15/28."
Leave of absence request for time in August. Faculties and duplication requested for Fr Helsham.
manuscript annotation: "faculties granted for Nuns, duplication for Fr Helsham SJ July 23/29"
Fr Chadwick SJ will need faculties to cover for Fr Campbell being on leave. The Banham Fund monies have not been paid since 1925. Mrs Kenyon is not now in imminent danger of death.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBFaculties requested for Fr Chadwick SJ who will act as extraordinary confessor for Christmas.
Expecting to hear about the matrimonial case. But I know Rome is slow.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Don't expect anything more from Rome. [?] they won't accept our research into Such's non-baptism, wh I expected. Dec 15/25"
Finally obtained a supply, Dom Bede Rose DD OSB of an American Congregation, who is staying with Mrs Kenyon in Gillingham. Has letters from his Abbot; has missionary experience; met our priests in Rome. Request faculties for him and three weeks leave. One week will be at Downside for an annual retreat. Builders are reviewing the building. Bishop not forgot the rebate on the Banham Fund?
manuscript annotation: "Granted Nov 3/27 I sent Celebret".
Fr Chadwick SJ coming for Christmas - faculties for him for the Church and for the Nuns (seven of them) who would like to have Benediction; he will also lead a retreat for them.
manuscript annotation: "All granted. Dec 15/27"
Fr Vermeulen may not recover the use of his left arm; arrangements are being made to move him back to Belgium. Enclosed [not present] is a petition to receive a convert, and, a petition to set right a "Ne termere" case.
manuscript annotation: "Sent new faculties to Fr Campbell and also [?] Reparations Pm[?] Fr Vermeulen!"
Leave during August for a vacation. Faculties required for Fr Rockcliff (Menervia Diocese).
manuscript annotation: "Granted. Wrote to Rockcliff accordingly. Aug 5/28"
Bishop's decision in the "Chapelow-Such" matrimonial case has been passed to the parties - they will continue to live as they have done for the last two years. The woman is anxious for the papers relating to the case. Enclosed [not present] a petition for a mixed marriage, no banns they wish a very quiet wedding. Fr Chadwich SJ coming for Christmas, can he have faculties for confession?
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBPermission to hold a mission. Fr Prime, Redemptorist, will need faculties.
Manuscript annotation: "Granted. Apr 24/29"
Fr [Wilfrid] Banham's letter causes a problem for Fr Campbell who asks the Bishop what to do regarding giving the faculties to Fr Banham.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBLeave from October 18 to November 13; supply by Fr Udo Langdale of Downside, please supply usual faculties. Any chance of getting back the papers from Rome in the Matrimonial case - the lady wants them?
manuscript annotation: "Sent permissions and faculties. Not had a word from Philadelphia re "Such" case; thou' I wrote months ago! Oct 8/26"
Requests a "line of recommendation" to the charity of the Faithful for himself and Fr Cox, the later will do most of the begging in Beccles. Requests permission to go begging for Beccles. Site (49 x 36 yards) in London Road, Beccles, purchased for £250. Requests faculties for Fr Cox and Canon Gunning. [A p.s.: "Poor old Gillett has completely broken down"]
Guy, Robert Ephrem Dom (-1899)Servite Sisters of Beccles have asked him to be their Confessor-Extraordinary following Fr Vermuelen's departure. Permission to say mass at Dunwich (on St Felix, March 8) for himself or Fr Davidson. Bitter weather - much sickness and want.
manuscript annotation: "Yes to both, this letter is I fear too late, but can have any Mass [illegible], Sent faculty for confessor-extraordinary for Beccles nuns Mch 7/29"