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Editorial Notes - HSS
Diocesan News: Aldeburgh; Aston-le-Walls; Beccles; Bedford; Cambridge; Dereham; Fakenham; Ipswich; Newmarket; Norwich (St John the Baptist); Sheringham; Slough; Northampton; Wellingborough; Wymondham
Where the Unemployed found Work - for God - Fr Godfrey Anstruther OP
The Ordination of Father Valentine Elwes - Frank Byrne
The Dunwich Pilgrimage in Honour of Saint Felix, Apostle of East Anglia
"I Wonder-" - FES
Favours Received through the "Miraculous Medal" of Our Lady - Fr Henry Long
An Essay on Restoration - Very Rev Canon Squirrell
Rescue Work - Deceased Benefactors of St Francis Home
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Diocese of Northampton
89 Archive Record results for Diocese of Northampton
"A record of Diocesan and Rescue Work in the diocese of Northampton.."
Short reports submitted by diocesan parishes; articles; advertising
signature on front cover "Aug. P. Peacock"
474 Notanda: Pastoral and Collection, Midnight Mass, Duplication, Peter's Pence, Report and Statistics, Remittance of Moneys
475-487: Advent Pastoral letter - A state of the Diocese report - Mrs Lyne Stephens (benefactoress; at her sole cost built churches at Lynford, Shefford, Cambridge, and a donation for Wellingborough church); since 1880 much has been done; 14 new missions started (mentions oratory in Beccles with Benedictines); land for a further 14 missions acquired; encouraging the good work and maintaining funds to underpin the growth.
Their clients, the Trustees of Northampton Roman Catholic Diocese, are anxious to establish another parish and church in King's Lynn. Will the council sell some of its land (3/4 acre?) in Reffley Lane for this purpose?
Phelan & AgutterAffirmation signed by Fr Malone relating to following the Tridentine tradition. Signed upon appointment as PP at Huntingdon. Countersigned by Bishop Cary-Elwes.
manuscript annotation: "ven. Curiae Episcopali transmittendum"
Renewal Notice to "The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Northampton" - policy for £950 with a premium of 19/6d. [Cover for Huntingdon church/presbytery?]
CorrespondentReceived from the Board of Finance of the Diocese of Northampton, £70 for the Huntingdon mission. Signed by Fr Lockyer
Lockyer, Frederick W Rev (-1954)Form from the English College for Fr Malone's dispensation to take food between masses. 75 lira tax and 5 lira agency fee.
CorrespondentNot impressed that the Diocese has a £22-15-0 debt on St Neots. This money he supposes was for a fence that the buyer of some land had been told to fence at his own expense. The debt was applied to St Neots without telling the priest in charge until seven years later.
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)"The Historic Buildings Council for England has considered your application on behalf of the Northampton Roman Catholic Diocese Trustees for a grant towards the repairs to the Red Mount Chapel, King's Lynn." "... grant of £725 to meet 50% of the cost of Phase I repairs...". List of conditions. Guidance on payment of grants.
Department of the EnvironmentBishop Clark will be repsonsible for the lease - need to contact the diocese's solicitors and discuss with them how the lease may be altered.
Wilson, Peter John Rev MA FCAWith the establishment of the new Diocese of East Anglia, (plus the creation of West Norfolk DC), there is a need to revise the lease for Red Mount Chapel if Bishop Clark is to take on the responsibility for its maintenance, etc.
West Norfolk District Council (1974-)83-86 - Thirteen years in the diocese of Northampton which encompassed the duration of war from 14 August 1914, summarises some highlights. The See of Northampton will fall vacant on 6th July when he takes canonical possesion of the See of Liverpool. A Vicar General will undertake the Administration.
Keating, William Frederick Rev (1859-1928)The Royal Commission are inquiring into the state of popular education in England. They approached the Catholic Poor Schools Committee and were asked to have Catholic representation in the Commission. This was rejected. The Bishop is advising care and to only allow usual Catholic inspectors into the schools.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)The good Shepherd knows his sheep. The Bishop declares that from 2nd Sunday after Easter ("Bonus Pastor Sunday") he will start a Visitation which will remain open until he declares it closed. "The Bishop will therefore diligently visit the Church, the Presbytery, the Schools, the Cemetery and everything therein contained, and will examine the sacred vessels and furniture, the Altars, tabernacles, and whatever belongs to the worship of God or the administration of the sacraments." Visitation will be announced and confirmations should be arranged for then.
To the clergy: have ready two sheets of foolscap containing - a return for 1958 of Marriages, Baptisms, Conversions, Easter Communions, Deaths; list of details of mass obligations; List of all documents relating to the Mission; Statement of Mission . School property; Account of all debts and liabilities; Mission 1958 income/expenditure balance sheet; same for Schools; exact inventory of Church, Sacristy, House and Schools.
The Royal Commission are inquiring into the state of popular education in England. They approached the Catholic Poor Schools Committee and were asked to have Catholic representation in the Commission. This was rejected. The Bishop is advising care and to only allow usual Catholic inspectors into the schools.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)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.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Addressed to "Ben".
Form letter [issued to parish priests] addressing explanations for financial issues:
- insurance system changed - new company (Catholic National Mutal, £100 excess, extended cover). Royal Insurance Group contineus to insure cars and Clubs. Need to inspect heating systems annually.
- simpler annual financial return
- Annual report of St Francis' Children's Society [not present] - thnaks for hospitality for accomodating staff on appeals
- Covenant processing
- all cheques to be made out to the "Diocese of Northampton" (even when from East Anglia)
Case with drawer; carrying handles (note glued inside: "This altar and all its equipment is the property of the Northampton Diocesan Travelling Mission")
Certificate of Consecration: "This altar stone, containing the relic of S. Bonifacii M., and S. Felicissisi M., was consecrated by the Rt. Rev H Gibney, Vicar General, delegated by His Lordship the Bishop Of Southwark. Date: 8 April 1968 Signature: H Gibney VG"
Altar Stone - white marble; 5 inscribed crosses; circular marble plug where relics inserted
Equipment: 4 candles; no other items
21 March 2022: Relics removed from altar stone and are to be placed in the new altar in SJB Chapel of the Blessed Blood for consecration later in the month by Bishop A Hopes.
McCormick, Robert L. Rev (-2015)Collapsible stand used with the travelling altar. Carry handle.
McCormick, Robert L. Rev (-2015)