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Duplicating faculties for Fr Cyril Banham - may not be able to say Mass 24 teeth to come out. "I think I shall be over it by Sunday".
manuscript annotation: "Ans: Granted. So very sorry for the cause, and doubly sympathise. Hope the loss will lead to greater gain in health. May 8/27"

Rome will not be satisfied with negative evidence.
Just as well the Bishop is staying with Mr Bunbury as the housekeeper has to go to Staffordshire to attend to her seriously ill father.

Presbytery bedroom accommodation not ready to receive the bishop. Mr Bunbury happy to look after the Bishop at his house. Arrange for Mass at the convent - the nuns will be delighted. Fr Mason will be sending some of his parishioners for confirmation.

Glad to accommodate another candidate for the ordination. A room made ready for the Bishop - sleep might be disturbed by a nightingale, recently returned. Options for a sermon - 10.30am or 6.30pm mass.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. 10.30 very well. No sermon, but you may read notices, Ep. & Gosp. at usual place. Will fall in with any arrangements for lunch; but give me a cup of tea & toast immediately after Mass. It more convenient to stay at St Benet's Ap. 26/26."

Dates for devotions during Lent.

Petition for a dispensation for a marriage on 6 January. As time is short dispensation also from banns. They have signed the promises - was this wrong of me?
manuscript annotation: "dispensation sent Dec 2/24. You are quite right. No banns are allowed in Church for a mixed marriage."

Requesting faculties for Fr Helsham when attending the Convent and for confessions at church.
manuscript annotation: "Granted Dec 15/28."

Leave of absence request for time in August. Faculties and duplication requested for Fr Helsham.
manuscript annotation: "faculties granted for Nuns, duplication for Fr Helsham SJ July 23/29"

Fr Chadwick SJ will need faculties to cover for Fr Campbell being on leave. The Banham Fund monies have not been paid since 1925. Mrs Kenyon is not now in imminent danger of death.

Faculties requested for Fr Chadwick SJ who will act as extraordinary confessor for Christmas.
Expecting to hear about the matrimonial case. But I know Rome is slow.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Don't expect anything more from Rome. [?] they won't accept our research into Such's non-baptism, wh I expected. Dec 15/25"

Finally obtained a supply, Dom Bede Rose DD OSB of an American Congregation, who is staying with Mrs Kenyon in Gillingham. Has letters from his Abbot; has missionary experience; met our priests in Rome. Request faculties for him and three weeks leave. One week will be at Downside for an annual retreat. Builders are reviewing the building. Bishop not forgot the rebate on the Banham Fund?
manuscript annotation: "Granted Nov 3/27 I sent Celebret".

Fr Chadwick SJ coming for Christmas - faculties for him for the Church and for the Nuns (seven of them) who would like to have Benediction; he will also lead a retreat for them.
manuscript annotation: "All granted. Dec 15/27"

Fr Vermeulen may not recover the use of his left arm; arrangements are being made to move him back to Belgium. Enclosed [not present] is a petition to receive a convert, and, a petition to set right a "Ne termere" case.
manuscript annotation: "Sent new faculties to Fr Campbell and also [?] Reparations Pm[?] Fr Vermeulen!"

Inviting the Bishop to Beccles - good few children and others to be Confirmed.
manuscript annotation: "No Sunday vacant till August. Cd come for Tuesday June 9 but perhaps that is too early. May 21/25."

Leave during August for a vacation. Faculties required for Fr Rockcliff (Menervia Diocese).
manuscript annotation: "Granted. Wrote to Rockcliff accordingly. Aug 5/28"

Bishop's decision in the "Chapelow-Such" matrimonial case has been passed to the parties - they will continue to live as they have done for the last two years. The woman is anxious for the papers relating to the case. Enclosed [not present] a petition for a mixed marriage, no banns they wish a very quiet wedding. Fr Chadwich SJ coming for Christmas, can he have faculties for confession?

Permission to hold a mission. Fr Prime, Redemptorist, will need faculties.
Manuscript annotation: "Granted. Apr 24/29"

Urgent petition for a mixed marriage (non-Catholic is baptised Church of England). Special license due to family quarrel ("not on account of sin").
manuscript annotation: "Sent. June 10/27"

Holy Places money mistake - please return 13/5. Muddle increased by Bishop writing to Fr Vermuelen. Have not time to explain.

Saw Mrs Chaderton Johnson in church - she will be comfortable at Mrs Kearns till her new house is ready (same road as Bunbury's).
Thought letter was about matrimonial case. But I know Rome is slow.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Rome had sent back 2 questions: 1. Is Such still alive 2. Has he been baptised. Referred them to my papers. Sent info as to 2; 1 I said yes - must await further answer. Oct 28/25"