1980 - Charismatic Conference 1-3 Aug - Prayer Card
5 Sept 1982 - National Pilgrimage Souvenir programme
1990 - Pilgrimage calendar card
1993 - Easter to October schedule of pilgrimages
1994 - Pilgrimage calendar card (2 copies)
1994 - National Ecumenical Youth Pilgrimage - 7-11 August
1996 - Pilgrimage booklet
1997-1998 - A celebration of 100 years of pilgrimage - event brochure (2 copies)
1998 - Calendar - card/folder
2010 - 1st Divine Mercy Pilgrimage - 5 June - Programme booklet
undated - A Marian advent (Peter Allen SM) - leaflet
Small collection of literature relating to pilgrim accommodation at Walsingham - Youth Hostel, Pilgrim Bureau, Elmham House, etc. Most undated; 2 at 1980. Produced by the Pilgrim Bureau, probably with the approval of the then Shrine Director.
Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MTh- Appointment of Administrative Assistant. Mr Tucker's family commitments do not permit him to take the post
- Mr Tucker to pursue the study - to produce a clear description of Manager for Shrine, then advertise post
- Act on recommendations
- John Hawkes to be Deputy Director from 13 May
- Post of Bursar ceases then
- Shrine maintenance organised by Mr Bolton, Building Surveyor
- Publish grievance procedures
- Publish disciplinary procedures
- Only orders signed by Fr Birch or J Hawkes will be honoured
- All order books to be surrendered
- Post and invoices addressed to the Director.
Schedule of Pilgrimages from May 1983 to October 1983 with approximate attendance figures
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMPost dated to 24-3-1980 to be current.
Slipper Chapel - plans accepted; submitted to Norfolk CC for approval; £150,000 legacy towards project, Nation Wide Appeal for £150,000
The Railway - to acquire fro m NCC for a Pilgrim Way - Mr Kellett to negotiate; Fr Carefull says Anglican Shrine would join in this project.
Ecumenism - Both Shrines' staff work and pray together.
Staff - turnover continues - new staff joining - Sister Kathleen thanked.
Elm[ham] House Development - bar remodelling; £50,000 cost; £30,00 from Marist congregation in buying Falcon House, £20,000 being found by Walsingham Association
Prayer Life of the Shrine - programme for pilgrimages and daily prayer
Facilities for the Sick - Swap of Pilgrim Hall for Old School House by 1st June
Accommodation - working towards 120 - currently at 105. John Hawkes retires next year, may take over part of Dow House and pilgrims use rest.
Slipper Chapel Development: Demolition, Selection of Main contractor, Appeal Committee, Appeal organisation, Launch, money raised so far (£200,000)
Bureau Finances - Since Jan 1990, Dow House Sale, Accommodation use
Ecumenism - New Anglican Shrine administrator, Altar, Anomaly of Two Shrines
Other Aspects - Sick, Holy Shroud
Shrine Council Constitution - Look at Guardians, Our Situation
1982 - Papal Visit?
Pre-amble: Took charge of running the Shrine at the East Anglia Diocesan Vocations Pilgrimage on 29 April 1979.
Since Easter 1919: description of various events/pilgrimages; thanks to Sister Kathleen for managing the interregnum
Future of the Shrine: A Vision for the future (centenary 1997?); sharing this vision; achieving this end (Slipper Chapel / Railway Track / Accommodation and Catering / Community/Fraternity / Transit Hospital, Shared Church, Parish Hall)
Conclusion: No working committee yet; Liturgical and spiritual life needs further meditation and prayer; much to be done.
Agreed Bp Clark to send invitation letter to fellow Bishops
Agreed variation in Appeal from parish to parish and Diocese to Diocese
Appeals Office to open 8 September 1980.
Agreed target figure of £250,000.
Walsingham Association to be approached for contacts
6 Ordnance Survey map pieces, joined to make one map. Route is marked in red ink with a key to major staging points at the bottom right.
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMLow Week Episcopal Conference - Bishops accepted wholeheartedly the plans for the Slipper Chapel. Calling [Executive?] committee meeting for 12 May 1980
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMFirst meeting of Executive Committee - members listed in attendance will be Mr Michael Wingate, Architect, plus one other from Purcell, Miller & Tritton.
Agenda:
- Future plans at the Slipper Chapel
- Development behind Elmham House
- Fund raising
Building Plans: Friday Market Development - Elmham House, Falcon House, Aelred House, Guisborough House, Pilgrim Hall/Old School House
Slipper Chapel Development
Spiritual Development : Both Shrines working and praying together - Fr Alan Carefull present.
Money Matters: Financial statement available
Structure chart for Walsingham - from Bishop through Committees to functional areas - with flow lines for authority / reporting
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMImage autographed "Clive Birch SM".
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMPoster: (as at 2 November 1979) Pilgrimages from April to September. Organisers to contact Pilgrim Bureau.
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMList of Pilgrimages from 13 March 1981 to 1 November 1986 with attendance estimates
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMPg 1: End April 1982 - Current financial situation
Pg 2: Five Stage or Year Plan
Pg 3: Plan of savings 1982
Pg 4: Staffing Structures - notes for Bishop, VG and Diocesan Treasurer only
Pg 5: Hierarchical structure - Proposed Line and Staff Authority and Relationship
Pg 6/7: Accommodation - Present and Proposed
Pg 8: Bishop Clark - statements and questions [to bring to Bishops attention?]
Suggested draft text for illuminated address. Manuscript amendments and comments by Bishop Clark.
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM"Many thousands" request a Mass celebrated for their individual intentions
Novena of Shared Masses makes it possible to be included in 12 noon Mass in the Slipper Chapel for nine consecutive days, and, your offering will be used to develop the Shrine. Place your offering and intention in the envelop provided.
Otherwise a private Mass for your intention will be said but not necessarily at the Shrine.