Heading "Excerpt from coming Ad Clerum"
Encloses his promised letter and urges it to be read at all masses on Sunday 5th February. Distribute the brochure too. Push for covenants. This is a pastoral priority which needs to involve much of the community as Arundel & Brighton found. Mentions "Wilson Plan" and Bernard Wright.
Fund Raising
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Manuscript heading "Advance Copy"
To be read at all Sunday Masses on 5 February 1978 "On the occasison of the launching of the appeal for the Restoration of St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich" - describes an appeal launched with an urgency to restore the building of the cathedral. National and local appeal - especially to the individual members of the congregation.
1 email; 1 attachment; 4 URLs
Morris, KeithLetter from Gambling - Wells getting cold feet - not use them after Christmas. Walsingham Trust will be in place to ensure the Appeal is pursued. Laurie Tanner's (General Secretary of the Catenians) devastating constructive criticism has been very helpful. Can't be with you because at Lowestoft to bless the new cemetery.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)For clarity: the Bishop is not a member of the Executive; he thought he'd made that clear from the beginning. Mgr McBride as Vicar General acts in the Bishop's name and that of Fr Peter Wilson. All efforts are to raise funds and channel them into the basic building and basic equipment for the Chapel of Reconciliation. There is no money to finance any other project e.g. the railway track and the organ - we are in a "poverty trap" to some extent.
This should not undermine morale - lesser items come later, if we can't pay for them and consequently lose them, so be it. It is not too late to send an appeal reminder to parish priests.
Form letter from Bishop Clark - anticipating celebration of Christmas; 6 months "on the road"; 1977 bringing changes; St John's, a massive burden and cost, needs £250,000; need for more priests.
manuscript annotation: "I admire your pastoral zeal and energy at Lynn - and thank you greatly for what you do. It must be somewhat frustrating not to get any go-ahead for planned developments, etc. However, I sense that all flourishes under your guidance. All blessings, Yours devotedly +Alan".
A new Director taking over at the Shrine; most matters left to Vicar General and so did not realise the urgency in the letter. Naturally grateful to the Walsingham Association for the pledge of raising £60,000. Do keep Mgr McBride and the Executive [Committee] in the picture. Every blessing.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Abortive work costs have to be paid.
Appeal should have a personalised approach by the Bishop - not done - but water under the bridge. The Cathedral is renewing its boilers, etc therefore less of a donation from that parish. Refers to his Ad Clerum in which he states that whilst a generous benefaction underwrites a third of the costs, any approach by Mr Ward should be welcomed.
The pope's visit - go sensitively, unlikely that he will visit Walsingham, so the success of the Appeal should not rest on this alone.
John Smith has responded to Fr Nesden regarding those nominated for the Bene Merenti Medal. Thanks for accepting, in principal, the funding for Cathedral repairs. Contact Peter Wilson regarding the re-roofing Fr Nesden has.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop Clark accepts the invitation to the performance of Oklahoma and prefers to be "up" rather than down.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)The Bishop does not impose many collections on the priests of diocese - two exception cited: St Francis Society, the Priests Education Fund. East Anglia Diocese has already been very generous to the development of the Shrine at Walsingham, but, other charitable organisations could have a similar request. He would be delighted if Fr Wace decides to take a collection in his own parish. Approaching individual parish priests would be acceptable.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Gifford Hall was leased for two years (to June 1844) with the purpose of establishing an ecclesiastical seminary. "I did expect, in this rather spirited step, to have been supported and encouraged so far as to be enabled to erect in Suffolk something of a regular building suitable for our Seminary purposes. "I am sorry to have to state (absit verbo invidia) [the word envyis absent] that my expectations have been disappointed, and I must be content with less than I expected." He will therefore set up in Northampton instead - requires £1000 which must be possible from those in 9 counties.
place: Northampton
Signed: + WM. Wareing
manuscript annotation [by Husenbeth]: "NB. in compliance with the above, Collections werer made at St Walstan's Chapel, Cossey which produced as under £2.3.8 (morning £1.11.10, afternoon £0.11.10) / Hall servants £3.7.8 (£1.4.0, £2.3.8)"
Briefing (Vol 10 No 42) Page 1 and 2: Headline: "Appeal launched for National Shrine" - Support from Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Hume, The Bishop's Conference, Duke of Norfolk. Bishop Clark and Fr Birch provide background.
Other stories: H-Block of the Maze prison; Justice & Peace delegation to Zimbabwe; British Church women in Poland and Hungary; Congress liturgies on record.
Catholic Information ServicesPilgrimage Walk
Our Lady's Clock
Statue
Mr Smith's Book [The Madonna of Ipswich]
Fundraising
Distant Members
New Sick members
All night vigil
AOB
Walsingham Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Walk - Sept 7th
Our Lady's Clock
Statue
Mr Smith's Book [The Madonna of Ipswich]
Fundraising
Distant Members
New Sick members
All night vigil
AOB
Purpose to establish Appeal Fund for Slipper Chapel Development. Cardinal agreed to be patron, ditto Duke of Norfolk. Appeal to be in Cardinal's name.
List of actions
Walsingham Pilgrimage 1979: improvements to be made / Programme
All night vigil - for 1980, Christian Unity Week (Saturday)
Fundraising
The Madonna of Ipswich - History, ready by Easter; Mystery, by end of year; 75p per book estimate [Book by Mr Smith]
Statue - no decision on Nettuno statue / stripped down version / modern statue
Prayer - at end of each meeting; 24 hour vigil arrangements
Pilgrimage Walk - discuss at next meeting
Walsingham Pilgrimage 1979: Programme / Hymns / Coach / Numbers / Chaplains / Cost
All night vigil - take 2 years to organise; deferred discussion
Fundraising
Mr Smith's Book [The Madonna of Ipswich] ready in 3 weeks
Statue - ask members for ideas; potential Suffolk wood carver
Our Lady's Clock - visual aid; card; Miss Salisbury to talk at next meeting
Names of Sick
New Readers
Cutting describing the performance of Oklahoma at Theatre Royal in Norwich and its fundraising for Walsingham Shrine's £100,000 appeal. Provides contact details for tickets.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Pat Harrington writing [to unstated audience] about repeating last year's success with the Flower Festival for 1996 to be held 13 to 15 June. Theme is "All peoples of Eartn, Praise the Lord". Outline of approach and first coffee morning to raise funds on 20 September.
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