Bishop Francis Kerril Amherst, appointed by the Holy Father to the See of Northampton. Consecration to be on 4th July at Oscott - general invitation for clergy and laity.

The Bishops' meeting on 13th will discuss matters of grave importance to Catholics. Hence request the prayer "de Spiritu Sancto" be recited in Mass.

Unable to attend his Episcopal Ordination but would like to be represented by Canon McBride.

Confidential: Marist Provincial confirmed that within the Constitution of the Congregation Marist priests cannot become Bishops - exceptionally a missionary diocese may be allowed.

Writing to Dersingham Trustees; Fr Flynn is apparently in good shape but he is 76 and they will have to take responsibility for his welfare. Bishop will be away for a Low Week Conference and then off to Geneva - not back until 12 May.

Requesting that he attends in Northampton to discuss the situation in Downham Market and that of Fr Baker. Having put the Bishop off at the last moment, the Bishop says that he expects Fr Baker to attend next week.

Bishop James Gillis - on the death of Dr Andrew Carruthers (Bishop of Ceramis and Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District of Scotland) - now succeeds to the District.

Fr Baker celebrated Mass without approval in the old rite without permission, preached without faculties and heard confession in an unsatisfactory conditions. He is reported as saying "Since the Vatican Council there have been two churches, one of which is the modern one with new doctrines, new morality, and new liturgy. They can't excommunicate me for that Church because I have never been a member of it. But I intend to remain loyal to the real Church." He has been on radio and television and has caused us considerable embarrassment. Can you persuade him to remain in Downham Market; he intends to return in the next month?

Covering letter for notes on the proposed Commission for World Religions. Asking Bishop Clark to review and comment (sent to others: Canon Stewart, Bishop Alexander, Bishops of the Mission Commission). Also suggesting that a member of the BCC Inter-Faith Committee be invited to join the commission ex-officio - ecumenical aspect needs greater stress. Will be thinking about the possible members.

Thanks for the telegram sent on the day of his Episcopal Ordination. Having done with Rectorship of the Seminary he thanks Bishop Clark for his kindness and patience over the last few years.

Bishop of Norwich [Lancelot Fleming] dleighetd to hear the handover went so well. Church of England clergy heartened by Bishop Grant's demonstration of ecumenical intention. Hope that there will no be any legal problems.

Bishop of Norwich [Lancelot Fleming] writing about problems associated with the Bishop of Northampton taking on responsibility for Red Mount Chapel. 1. is it in King's Lynn Borough's power to effect this handover? 2. Whilst happy for planned ecumenical use, shoudl it be handed over to KL's Council of Churches? Composition of committee of management. Waiting for a reply from Bishop Grant. He hopes these can be resolved easily.
[manuscript annotations in pencil on reverse - notes arising from the letter] [by Fr Hammond?]

The Hierarchy's principle is to retain Catholic Children in schools until legally required to let them go. However irrational it may seem and against the good of an individual child - that is his decision.
Downham Market Boundaries - await Fr Ketterer's suggestion but the priest at Downham strictly speaking has no territory being chaplain to an institution.

The Holy See has accepted the resignation of the Bishop. A paragraph in his successes. The Vicar Capitular says the Archbishop of Westminster will select 3 candidates for appointment as the new Bishop of Northampton. Will then have to wait for the Poe's approval.

Side 1: Italian [not translated] manuscript [probably a copy of the original - not headed nor embossed, letter addressed to Husenbeth]
Side 2: "Letter from Rome deciding that a VG cannot communicate to other priests a Bishop's Papal Faculties. Nb. Duplicating in cases of grave urgency does not require the Pope's leave: therefore a VG can grant it." Addressed to "The Very Reverend / Provost Husenbeth DD VG / Cossy / Norwich

Covering letter for two items: Aide mémoire for the Holy Father's meeting on 5 May; letter to Archbishop Coggan.
Whole dossier sent to Bishop Toriella.