Page 1: Petition text: loss of daily Mass and related devotions following proposed re-alignment of parish boundaries; much fund-raising done for the Church; Rural nature of Downham Market parish would make it difficult for a priest based at Swaffham. Hence request the Bishop reverse the decision affecting Downham parish
Page 2: 1 copy of petition names - column 1 35 names; column 2 32 names
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-10-1
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10 August 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-10
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10 August 1975
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Covering letter for a petition which was also sent to Bishop Grant
Correspondent
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-28
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20 August 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)
Went to Downham for the Mass and stayed a week. Why do you persecute a priest because he refuses to be a heretic? 5 years ago deviant behaviours (pop masses, dancing masses...) would have resulted in excommunication on the spot. Who is right Fr Baker, or those in a free for all.
Copied to Cardinal Heenan, Apostolic Delegate, Bishop Grant
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-69
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29 August 1975
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Concerned about the saga concerning Downham Market. Great respect for Fr Sketch in the short time he has been with the parish he has cone a great deal. There are many who feel that Fr Sketch is well able to tackle the problem.
Correspondent