Lenten Pastoral Letter, signed by John, Bishop of Castabala Vic Ap
Addresses the late Encyclical of Pope Leo XII; discusses multiplicy of sects, the existence of large numbers of printed documents, transmisison of faith through ritual, increasing crime rates.
Marginalia: "Hence the usual Indulgences are not to be published this year" with respect to the general suspention of Penary Indulgences during the Year of Jubilee at Rome.
addressed to "Rev Husenbeth, Cossey Hall, Norwich"
Crime
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[page 1 & page 2] "The former treasurer of Norwich's Catholic Cathedral who took £235,000 in a fraud has been ordered to pay back just £1." Story continues
Image caption "Rene Mugenzi"
Story 1:
"A fraudster who took £235,000 form Norwich's Catholic Cathedral has been ordered to pay back £1 because he has no money left" Story continues
Image caption "Rene Mugenzi stole £235,000 from Norwich's Catholic Cathedral"
Fr Francis McDermott was found guilty of 18 counts of historic child sex offences. A Catholic priest has been jailed for nine years and 11 months. McDermott, 75, abused six victims, some as young as 10, in London, Norwich, and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, between 1971 and 1978, Aylesbury Crown Court heard.
See links to news articles below.
No evidence that the silver bowl and altar frontal were in fact stolen, hence not reported to the police. So, cannot consider claim under Theft Policy. Regarding the money lost from the presbytery - as the offender has been apprehended and confessed a cheque for £50 (limited by policy) will be sent as settlement of the claim.
manuscript annotation: "Copy for Fr Moorcraft"
"A fraudster who took £235,000 from Norwich's Catholic Cathedral has been ordered to pay back £1 because he has no money lett" Story continues
Image caption "This photography of Mugenzi was taken from his Facebook page after he ran a marathon"
Property - final phase of conversion of St Annes' House and St Joseph's House
Finance - draft accounts examined by Executive Committee
Security - burglary - loss of 13 ciboria and chalices - insurance £7,900
People - Fr Tom Goonan has left for Sheffield; Tim McDonald working with the Director on the Centenary
Spiritual Theme - "Our Lady of Walsingham, Image and Mother of the Church"
"Fr Dennis Finbow, a retired priest of served in parishes in Peterborough the diocese of East Anglia, has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail after he was convicted for three historic (non-recent) child sexual abuse offences. The sentence was passed down at Cambridge Crown Court and follows his conviction at Huntingdon Crown on 31st January." Story continues.
Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)Letter about damage to Holy Family Church and parish's and Bishop Michael Evans' response. Invitation to a Solemn Exposition on 23 November.
Finegan, David RevNeed Bishop's permission to spend money (which they have) on maintenance and essential repairs. John Boon has sureveyed and obtained estimates from builders - Allflatts have the job. Social centre was vandalised and have been informed that the insurance did not cover vandalism as premiums too prohibitive for the Diocese to insure for that.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Centre has suffered from the stripping of the lead and vandalism to the roof. Claim form is attached [not present] with an estimate from Allflatts [not present]
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Asking Police (Ch. Sup. Bunn) for an officer to visit the Chapel following vandalism - windows broken, lock damage, attempts to set it on fire
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Proceed with the necessary repairs; Will tell the Bishop.
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)printed letter - giving thanks that Queen Victoria (and her Consort) were preserved from imminent danger [reference to 10 June 1840 attempt by Edward Oxford to assasinate Queen Victoria].
Signed + Thomas Walsh, VAMD
Addressed: "Rev F C Husenbeth, Cossey Hall, Norwich"
Asking for proof that a Fr Flynn exists in Hunstanton so that a friend's family member's will executors can send some money for Masses. Executors want proof as this approach has been fraudulently used by those posing as Priests to get help from Ireland. Her daughter was baptised at 24 hours old in Beccles by Fr Peter [?] just before he left.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered, Congrats on "Margaret Mary"! Suggested that executors in Ireland cld send money for Masses to me, I wld sent it on to Fr Flynn at Hunstanton"
Helen Bolt, Hon. Secretary: Distressed to see the damage done by vandalism after all your efforts - the chapel looks sadder than ever. Wrong that the burden should fall to your church alone, perhaps the Civic Society might be able to sponsor an effort for Red Mount.
CorrespondentPayment of £269.72 (after excess of £100) made with regard to claim for vandalism
Catholic National Insurance Trust LtdBreak in - door and windows needed repair. Accout to be sent to Ancient Monuments Branch.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Article about concern expressed by church leaders regarding horror stories about pensioners being attacked and robbed leading to mistrust within society. Fr Gary Dowsey is quoted saying that there are far more good and loving people who can be trusted than there are those with criminal intentions. Views echoed by other churchmen: Canon Buckingham, Bishop Alan Clark, Dr. John Wall.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Supt. of Norfolk Constabulary notes Fr Hammond's letter re vandalism. Extra security measures on the scaffolding may prove prohibitively costly.
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