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GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-1 · Item · 1978-1-17
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Memo with main headings: 1968 Bishop Grant's long-term plans; The situation today; A Forecast; Proposals for - Authority, Land, Buildings Maintenance, Inadequacies of Buildings, Development of Slipper Chapel Area (Parish Church, Confessions, Sacristy, Blessed Sacrament Chapel); Shelter; Development in the Village; Finance; Staffing (Lay, Priests, Volunteers).

Connelly, Roland William Rev SM MA (1921-2004)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-83-1 · Part · 1981-9-12
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Referring to an article from the Universe (17 July 1981), brought to the attention of the Sacred Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith. They would know of the accuracy of this account. He describes the situation as contrary to principles establish in church doctrine. Would the Bishop send them the information requested?

Heim, Bruno Bernard Rev (1911-2003)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-169 · Item · 1986-4-28
Part of Walsingham Shrine

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)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-177 · Item · 1987-2-5
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Surprised that the Timothy Matthews project had no contact with anyone. Finally forwarding cheque from Poor Clare community in USA. David Jennings accepted for September training. Looking forward to ordaining Peter Rollings in July in Middlesborough

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-91 · Item · 1982-3-9
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Following their conversation today, Mgr McBride will be getting in touch. Three points:

  1. The Executive's decision regarding the Blessed Sacrament is "ad experimentum" for this season. They will re-think if needed.
  2. Walsingham Statue Honour Guard - see Mgr Stark's letter - decision remains with the Executive.
  3. Will discuss audit with Fr Wilson
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-00-08-7 · Item · 1981-1-21
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Surprised by the date of the National Pilgrimage - understood it always took place on the Sunday "between the two Madonnas". But if Cardinal Hume is coming then fine - but needs to be kept in the picture. Cannot accept Colin Gill's offer. Happy to commission Sister Elizabeth but if needed doing sooner then ask the Dean.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-90 · Item · 1982-2-26
Part of Walsingham Shrine

The Bishop and Mgr McBride were aware of the sensitivity in removing the Blessed Sacrament from the Slipper Chapel and agreed to reconsider if a negative response was forthcoming. However the arrangements he has in mind are based on the Lourdes model and considers Fr Birch's idea as being consistent and tidy but "unrealistic" for Walsingham.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-110 · Item · 1983-3-25
Part of Walsingham Shrine

This kind of service is not wanted by the Bishop. There is a great deal of sensitivity to be shown at Walsingham as the National Shrine for the whole Catholic Community of England. Leave this for you to arrange with the Parish priest as you judge best.

Hibbert, Giles Rev OP (1923-2013)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-74 · Item · 1981-9-4
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Bishop agrees with Fr John Harvey, saying that after The National Pilgrimage when he gave a General Absolution he was "invited" to Rome. He fought his corner, giving a context similar to that which Fr Harvey had described, but Cardinal Knox, tho' gracious, stuck to the letter of the law. The only practical solution is to ask pilgrims to go to confession prior to going on a pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-83-3 · Part · 1981-9-22
Part of Walsingham Shrine

He sets out the background to the event: joint prayers, penitential walk, separate celebration of the Eucharist. The latter was to be in the open air but a torrential downpour meant the celebration was transferred to the large Anglican Church. He addresses the points raised in the Apostolic Delegate's letter. Unusual circumstances forced this to occur, but at no point was there any misunderstanding concerning the degree of "unity and disunity"; the local Ordinary approved; the celebration was conformant with the principle no 59 in the Ecumenical Directory.

Murphy-O'Connor, Cormac Rev (1932-2017)
Director's report April 1982
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-22-2 · Part · 1982-4-29
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Reservation of Blessed Sacrament in Slipper Chapel - decision required from Shrine Council
Sacrament of the Sick
Masses Timetable
New Organs - requests for use by eminent organist and to make a commercial recording
Sub-committee report - (formed by Bishop Clark to consider financial matters) - number of decisions and policies need to be made by Shrine Council & Executive Committee
Publicity - a number of decisions made by the director for which he apologies, not having realise that he should have consulted with Shrine Council
Papal mass - Listed the 20 seats decided by the Exec Committee; Fr Colven has his own invitation; insure the statue and gold crown for £10,000
Conclusion - despite the gloomy financial situation; the shrine was built through faith and hope; Walsingham embraces all walks of life, and increasingly, denominations

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-73 · Item · 1981-8-30
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Roy Gathercole said the Bishop was prepared to preach at the Blessing of the new chapel. Reading from Ephesians (Chp II v13-22) but an alternative in Kings - let Fr Birch know which he wants so he can warn the reader.
Archbishop Worlock is attending - give an opportunity to speak? (manuscript note - "not attending")
Executive Council has suggested an illuminated scroll be present to the Anglicans on the occasion of their Golden Jubilee - Bishop prepared to sign, copy of text included [not present] (manuscript note - "suggest re-draft"

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-00-08-6 · Item · 1981-1-19
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Father Colin Gill (Master of the Guardians of the Anglican Shrine) invites Fr Birch, the Bishop and the new Administrator, [Rvd Colven] to dine with him at his home in Walsingham.
Asks the Bishop (or the Dean?) to commission a new Communion Minster, to offset the loss of others, he needs more than one.

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-89 · Item · 1982-2-25
Part of Walsingham Shrine

The Shrine Council has recommended that the Blessed Sacrament be in the Chapel of Reconciliation and not n the Slipper Chapel; also, the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham be in the Slipper Chapel and not in the Chapel of Reconciliation. Fr Birch quotes from two letters which say the separation of the two is wrong and he says he is unable to explain what has happened - he challenges the Bishop to provide an explanation.

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-21 · Item · c. April 1982
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Wishes to implement the suggestions made by the Shrine Council, provided the Bishop approves:

  1. permanent reservation of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel of Reconciliation
  2. exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel of Reconciliation whenever pilgrims are present
  3. no Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Slipper Chapel
  4. removal of tabernacle from the altar in the Slipper Chapel
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-109 · Item · 1983-3-17
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Student Cross pilgrimage to Walsingham. Easter celebration will have Anglican Eucharist (to which the Catholics have been invited) and a Catholic Midnight Mass (to which the Anglicans are invited). Unfortunately Good Friday may involve a single service at which both Anglican and Catholic forms of Eucharist are offered (at either end of the church). Parish priest cannot authorise this - so he is asking for the Bishop's approval and authorisation.

Hibbert, Giles Rev OP (1923-2013)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-47 · Item · 1980-9-23
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Telling the Bishop that Swan Cottage, Martyr's Way, will be available. One down and one up - suitable for prayer and quiet. Will ask Fr Coughlan to bring the Blessed Sacrament, if that is acceptable? Little Sisters are keeping on the Southwell House hermitage as there are 6 novices which is a lot for No. 7 - until Mgr Hulme sells.
p.s. - "L. Sr. Constance is doing a month of solitude & silence somewhere in the Holy Land."

Mary of Jesus, Little Sister