Topical Index for the 1991 Ad Clerums - 7 issued in 1991
Bishop's OfficeTopical Index for the 1992 Ad Clerums - 8 issued in 1992
Bishop's OfficeTopical Index for the 1993 Ad Clerums - 10 issued in 1993
Bishop's OfficeTopical Index for the 1994 Ad Clerums - 7 issued in 1994
Bishop's OfficeLenten Pastoral Letter, signed by J Milner Vic Ap
Addresses the nature of a pamplet, and associated thinking, "Reflections addressed to the Rev J Hawkins" published in 1785 and in subsequent editions (e.g. "The Faith of Catholics" and "R. Catholic Princilples in Reference to God and the King").
"... You are fully sensible, Reverend Bretheren, that I should be deeply criminal, were I to permit such pretended Profession of Faith as the above-mentioned to be propogated in the flock committed to my care, without notice and opposition; accordingly I have (but under correction of the Holy See) two several times censured it in the manner above signified, and have required that it shoudl be torn down from the chapel walls where it might still remain, as I myself tore it down from the chapel of my present residence."
Provides further examples of anti-Catholic behaviours which ".. vilifies Popes, Saints and Martyrs..."
Final sentence: "If we are called upon for a mere test of civil allegience, no words can be devised more express for this purpose than those of the Oath we have taken: if more than civil allegience be required of us, we must sooner die that yield it."
Lenten Pastoral Letter, signed by John, Bishop of Castabala Vic Ap
Addresses the late Encyclical of Pope Leo XII; discusses multiplicy of sects, the existence of large numbers of printed documents, transmisison of faith through ritual, increasing crime rates.
Marginalia: "Hence the usual Indulgences are not to be published this year" with respect to the general suspention of Penary Indulgences during the Year of Jubilee at Rome.
addressed to "Rev Husenbeth, Cossey Hall, Norwich"
Quotation from 1 Peter v 6-8; "Was ever Exhortation and Admonition more apposite and proper than in these Times, when Infidelity and Irreligion make such Havock and Destruction?"; exhorts to fasting and avoiding the wrath of God
final para: "In consideration of the Dearness of Provisions, the Allowances for Lent this year (1794) in the Middle District are the same as they were last year."
signed by Bp Thomas Talbot
Bishop Thomas Walsh is directed by Bishop Milner to issue an amendment in timing for the Jubilee period. Instead of Palm Sunday to Low Sunday, it will now extend for six months to allow travellers, etc. to avail themselves of the Jubilee.
Bishop's Officepg1-5: comments - accommodation enough for the future?; weekday chapel and sanctuary too small?; alignment of seating; more space before the altar; ambo space; cross restricted to rear wall; celebrant's chair space; empty spaces at angles to the sanctuary; no tabernacle in plan; provision for a font /baptism space?; need a reconsideration of the planning of the day chapel; location of organ; storage space; heating circuits. Need a lot more thought on use of this church and its layout.
pg6: Appendix (observations on particular measurements and dispositions)
pg7: plan of church with 10 points identified for comments
Lent pastoral plus dispensations for 1868
Bishop's OfficeLent pastoral plus dispensations for 1869
Bishop's OfficePope Pius IX has extended Easter Communion to include Ash Wednesday and Low Sunday.
Two paragraphs on those who may be relieved of fasting/abstinence requirements.
Lent Pastoral Letter
manuscript annotation: "With Dr Briggs kindest regards"
Pastoral Letter
manuscript annotation: "F C Husenbeth / From the Lord Bishop of Newport"
Pastoral letter.
manuscript annotation: "With Bishop Brown's kindest regards. Thanks for your sermon"
Jenny Standing, Secretary replying that the Bishop cannot attend the 1989 Parliamentary Pilgrimage.
Bishop's OfficeUnderstands that Fr Grace has acquired a house in Huntingdon through the assistance of the Sick and Retired Clergy Fund. He says he needs to know "at least to ensure that the parish is 'covered' and filled as soon as possible".
Bishop's OfficeLent Pastoral Letter.
Bishop's OfficeBishop James Gillis - on the death of Dr Andrew Carruthers (Bishop of Ceramis and Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District of Scotland) - now succeeds to the District.
Bishop's OfficeLetter to diocesan priests. Outline of the issue and a description of the prayer process in the Cathedrals, churches and homes. Short timetable
Bishop's Office