Share the sadness that these negotiations have fallen through, but can understand why. Can Bishop Clark comment on whether he'd have taken a different view if things had been different? The transfer of St Mary's in Thetford is going ahead satisfactorily on the basis of a lease.
manuscript ps: hoped Bishop Clark had a happy time at Ely Cathedral for the ecumenical service.
Ecumenism
63 Archive Record results for Ecumenism
Bishop Butler's secretary (Fr Richard More Sutherland) writing to inform Fr Wace that the bishop is already engaged in Hitchin on the day. "Why not ask Columba from Shack..."? Open invitation stay with him overnight for a meal.
Butler, Basil Edward Christopher Rev OSB (1902-1986)BCC [British Council of Churches) Working Party's work is independent of the Pope's visit. Its constitution [composition?] to be an Archbishop, diocesan Bishop and an Auxiliary. We are committed to exploring a way ahead with the BCC. WP needs to listen with integrity to measured arguments. Clark suggests himself as secretariat to the group of three - names he suggests are Archbishop Worlock, Bishop Lindsay, Bishop Henderson.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Personal: thanking the Cardinal for presiding over the debate. Concerned about the ability of colleagues to rise to the occasion and avoid the charge of "Fortress Catholicism", otherwise "we'll dwindle (yes, we)". Perhaps Bishop Clark's remarks were a spill over form the days of ARCIC in the 70s; but, need to those with imagination and initiative to pursue the aims and objectives of ARCIC and unity as a whole.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Acknowledges receipt of the "aide mémoire" - clear and outlined the problem perfectly. Accepted the Cardinal's point to Canterbury regarding the differences between ourselves on the approach to Anglican Orders. Reconciliation of the respective churches first, then easy to make good any defect in present Anglican Orders.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Attached letter - Bishop bemused about an apparent omission in which Bishop Donze appears not to be saying Mass . Also, "ruffled" that, if he was involved in the arrangements, Cardinal Hume has not been in touch with Bishop Clark.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Acknowledges that Fr Birch is disappointed and irritated, and, the correction to his history. However, there are [outlined] sensitivities in ecumenism, which the bishop as a seasoned ecumenist is aware of, but he cannot agreed to "institutionalise this in the way you wished". Need to trust one another and find joy in that.
Bishop has drafted a preliminary paper for the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Conference (who decide on the agenda for the Low Week Conference)
p.s. Would Fr Birch serve on the Liturgical Commission's Music Committee?
Acknowledge commitment to the project - would like a copy of the original agreement and amount committed to pay. Asks Fr Hammond to maintain the identity as a congregation and not to be steam-rollered into an excessively ecumenical project.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Cannot find it easy to accept your letter. The Student Cross has become a problem child if it provokes the difficult situation at Walsingham. The previous letter was close to Good Friday and he had to reply quickly but he would have thought that the Shrine Director would have given warning of his support for your solution. The Bishop argues that he is sensitive about anything that touches the Eucharist and that Fr Hibbert's liturgy could be misinterpreted: there are times when one has to stand within the disciplines of one's own church. Bishop does not remember being informed of a "trial" liturgy in 1982 after which event Fr Hibbert could have approached the Bishop. The Student Cross shows that in coming to Walsingham apparent incompatibilities can be resolved with good will. No need for a meeting until the Bishop has spoken to the Parish priest and the Director of Walsingham Shrine.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Acknowledging that Fr Marmion is "right on beam". The basic spiritual theme of reconciliation has yet to be fully exploited; the two shrine communities co-operate, work and pray together. However, the "idea of in some way making it from the start a Chapel of Reconciliation is as yet untimely".
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Rev K V Ensor's letter touched the Bishop deeply and precious to receive especially from an Evangelical Anglican. Shares the need not to tamper with doctrine under the rubric of spurious ecumenism. The doctrine of the RC Church is embodies in the New Order of Mass which is shared substantially with the Anglican Communion. The Church is not an abstraction; it is for the episcopate to discern what is to be done in the development of the Catholic faith.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop William [Llewellyn] of Lynn cannot attend due to a prior engagement. Prays that the chapel will be well used for pryaer fo runity. Notes that Fr Wace is leaving Lynn soon and thanks him for all that he has done to facilitate the progress of Christian Unity.
CorrespondentAsking Fr Michael Rear if he would accept the appointment to the Ecumenical Commission. Asks about his time in America.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Approve of Fr Michael Rear for Ecumenical Commission - will "write to Michael [Rear] and Geoff Cook". Thanks for the deanery visitation form for Fakenham.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanks for the kind and generous letter. A delight to hear of Canon William Sayers help - such excellent ecumenical co-operation.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)[Presented to ARCIC in which Bishop Clark was greatly involved]
Document text:
"With profound admiration the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement are honoured to present the
Christian Unity Award
to the
Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission
to acknowledge its contribution to the Church and to encourage its efforts which are preparing the Churches for a new age of shared life.
We rejoice that you have declared your goal to be the realization of full communion between the Roman Catholic Church and the Churches of the Anglican Communion, and have worked effectively towards this goal.
Your work has shown that Christian Unity is no visionary dream & that the prayer of the Son of God will not be answered apart from such efforts.
'Patience must be allowed plenty of time to do her work perfectly. She cannot and will not be hurried, the fabric is exceedingly delicate; the pattern most elaborate; the Robe of Unity she is wearing for the Son of God will be matchless beauty.' (Father Paul)
Given in memory of Father Paul James Francis, SA founder of the Society of the Atonement and Apostle of Christian Unity, this third day of May in the year of our Lord MCMLXXIV."
"On Sunday 23rd May, Acle Churches Together (ACT) held its traditional annual prayer walk, stopping at various venues in the village to recognise and pray for the work done by the staff employed within." Story continues
Image of group stood near to St Edmunds Church
"Participants from Catholic, Anglican, Methodist and United Reformed Church, as well as the Salvation Army and Quakers, took part in an ecumenical chain of prayer on Thursday, 20th January during the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity." story continues.
images caption: "Fr Simon Davies at the prayer for Christian unity and the Catholic group in St Joseph's chapel"
Deacon Alan Middup writes. Expressing concern about the news of the Augustinian withdrawal from Yarmouth. Deep gratitude to Fr John Reid with his forward thinking and catholic spirit, an inspiration to many. Any new priest should give grave considerations to the Ecumenical dimension in the work in Great Yarmouth.
Churches Together in Great Yarmouth9 in attendance
Quiet Day - Awaiting confirmation from Fr Elias
Ecumenical Centre - unhelpful letter from Canon Millett of St Giles about the Ecumenical Centre - to obtain report in "Church in Suffolk" instead
AOB - Pilgrimage Walk - insurance cover, similar programme to that of last year, additional detail provided; successful talk to the Ecumenical Society of the BVM; chase up subscription payment