Booked 6 June 1991 for Confirmation. Haggle with James about Hemsby Youth Group visit - let him know what they expect. Wish you well with the Manifold matter.

Confirmation of existing convert. Bishop presumes that the priest receiving her did not follow the inbuilt rite of including Confirmation in the rite of Reception. Not normally delegated to priests. Except for urgency. Too late for tomorrow's Confirmation at St George's, Norwich. Bishop sets considerable store on the public administration of the Sacrament.

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.

Encloses proposed readings for Confirmation Mass; draft order of service [not present]; list of candidates. Paul Maddison unable to attend, so John Shannon has asked Fr Connolly to MC in his place. There will be a celebration in the Hall.

Fr Dinley acknowledges June 15 for Confirmation. All well with parish and Convent.
Manuscript annotation: "Booked June 15/30."

Fr Dinley has 140 candidates for confirmation but only two sponsors. He quotes Canon 794 saying that the sponsor should not stand for more than two. If the Bishop is satisfied there is no need to reply.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: We cannot follow this Canon - one man is sufficient for males & one woman for females. June 28/27."

Fr Dinley expects to have 100 confirmandi on Sunday 3 July - will the Bishop make the visitation before 11 am Mass, address the congregation, meet people in the Sacristy?

Deanery minutes - next meeting February 22 in Gorleston (Fr Tom settling down there. Commissioned 7 Eucharistic ministers in Bungay for "Richard" whilst Bishop was convalescing. "I'm getting the feel of what the Dean should do." Looking forward to Bishop coming on Sunday 13 December [1986] to say 10.30 Mass, present 5 Benemerenti [Papal Medal], receive 25 Confirmation candidates, which he hopes will be next November during the Visitation.

Relates the circumstances of his bike accident, not feeling well at the time (ME). Confirmation dates suggested in June - 18 candidates. Will talk to Fr Tom Murray about the Manifold matter - situation more complex that first thought. Hemsby Youth Group potential visit to the White House between 20th November and 20 December. All going well except for many crumbling marriages, Fr Denis Condon away on extended sick leave; Fr Hyland returns to help out for a while.

Fr Thompson is to be absent until 9th September running 4 retreats in London - a strain but "needs must when the rate collector drives". Fr Hughes is going to Gorleston, hope his health holds up. Ask the Bishop to come for Confirmation in the Autumn and they are also celebrating 75th anniversary of the opening of the church on 20 September. The church is being completely repainted by the men now.