Fears letter will not reach him in time as he only recieved his that day. Enclosing letter of introduction to Rector of English College who will get audience with the Holy Father or a presence at his Mass. Call at English College as soon as possible in order as the Rector is the usual agent for these matters. Gives English College address.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)To Miss Preston; £45 cheque received from solicitors in Manchester for distribution to poorer clergy of the Diocese. Lists 11 priests. As Fr Ketterer was the young man, going to be a priest, known to Mrs Gosselin, he has therefore received the larger sum [£2; rest received £2.10]
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Asking Dr Ibbett to apply for a dispensation for Fr Malone. He has been poorly and the long Sunday fast is taking its toll on him. He nearly fell at the altar.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Thanks for helping Fr Malone at Huntingdon. Will provide faculties for any Father you send.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Bishop does not wish Fr Flynn to take Mrs Gregory's cottage next to Fr Flynn. Suggests he contact Fr Parker in Felixstowe for suitable accommodation.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Faculties for Fr Sproule granted, including for the nuns if required. Send names of the two ladies and the Bishop will contact Rome. Invitation to stay tempting, but too full up for now. Sorry no intentions - see if he can invent some. St Neots opening was nice but cruel hard luck for the enforced absence of Fr Malone.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Sending all Parishes with a connection to any of the 136 recently beatified English Martyrs, a copy of the picture displayed at St Peter's on 15 December. Two for Hunstanton: Bl. Henry Walpole (born in Docking and martyred on 7 April 1595) and Bl. Thomas Tunstall (martyred 13 July 1616) (provides a short history)
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Fr Malone can set his mind at rest regarding Fr Flynn - St Michael's Lodge is let indefinitely. Who will you get instead of Mrs Gregory?
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Congratulating Fr Malone [success not described] and saying it's been an anxious time but without the trouble it would have meant less. Have a good holiday. Canon Tonks will take care of business.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Marriage Dispensation herewith [not present]; Blessings to you, your father and family in this time of need.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Dispensation from Rome - lasts for a year - lets you have liquid food between the two masses on Sundays and Holidays.
I am supposed to tell you by word of mouth and not write about it - too late - but I tell you you may not publish it. Have you a supply for the time you are in Ireland?
Do take advantage of the dispensation - do not take risks with your health. Well done regarding the land; tell Canon Tonks of any other interest.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Have asked Rome for a dispensation to assist in enduring the long fast on Sundays. Act as if you now have it. Take nourishment before 2nd Mass (nothing alcoholic). So as not to cause scandal do it on the QT - explain if necessary to your housekeeper that you have special leave for this.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Don't Worry! Knows that Fr Malone is doing the best he can - just be around in the Presbytery in case of need. You can have a Pyx Benediction if needed. Does not wish to add to his burden.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Guild of Ransom money should only be used according to donor intentions. If you need vestments then those in store for the Poor Mission are quite good. Let me know when you plan the opening - not Low Week I will be in London. Car advice - cover the bonnet, drain the radiator, keep it in the garage.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Try your native air to put your right. Celebret enclosed. Do try a stall at the "Combined Catholic Bazaar" and he will speak to Lady Winefride. But, she may be on retreat at Haywards Heath.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Asking Mgr Godfrey to help Commander & Mrs Eyre Huddleston who are spending Easter in Rome and would like to attend Holy Father's Mass. Explains they are of Sawston Hall, one of the old English Catholic houses where Mass was said during the Penal Days. Mrs Eyre Huddleston is the daughter of Sir Edward ad Lady Philippa Stewart (niece of the late Duke of Norfolk). Both are fine Catholics. He says he has given them a letter of introduction.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Letter to introduce Commander & Mrs Eyre Huddleston who are spending Easter in Rome and would like to attend Holy Father's private Mass. "I am sure you will do what you can, as the Verabile (sic) always does, to help distinguished Englishment who do their duty in Rome."
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Bishop noted that not content with rebuilding Buckfast, Fr Abbot was looking for fresh fields to conquer. Tells him that ruins of Ramsey Abbey & the modern mansion are to be sold. Bishop would be delighted if he was drawn to this old home of St Benedict.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Enclose cheque for £1000 being sale price of March Presbytery & land. Asks him to send cheque to Ollard (less £450 mortgage). Suspects Canon forgot to tell Ollard about sending money to Bishop. Found by chance that new presbytery is being built. Money came promptly when Fr Clare told off ("washed his head"). Suspects Ollard overworked with his brother incapacitated.
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