Two cases for the Bishop to give advice on:
Case 1: reception of a woman whose husband is not keen - can she be received privately?
Case 2: couple married in Australia (one a Catholic the other a Presbyterian) worried about there not having been a priest present
Pointed observations on British Council of Churches and priests being married (before or after ordination). Mentions that neither Our Lord nor St John the Baptist said one word to criticise the politicians and economic institutions at the time [supported by several Latin quotations].
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)23rd December still ok? Confirmation at the convent chapel at 6.30. Girl is thrilled; nuns not sure what to lay out. Bringing a book, oils and robes?
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Girl wishes to be confirmed - the Bishop had said he'd do it at Beccles. Come and brave the Abbot's cooking.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Provides a full timetable for the visit and discusses a number of the elderly and sick who would greatly appreciate a visit from the Bishop. To do all that is required and meet the people concerned Fr Watkin suggests some of Monday too.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Further matters re visitation:
10 am Mass - used to singing all the Mass and incense, etc. but will cut back on singing and extinguish the thurible
John Todhunter - a great talker - of Gillingham Hall has invited the Bishop to lunch warns the Bishop may not be able to keep to the timetable.
Bishop to have supper at St Benet's?
Agreed to 3rd October. Provides outline programme. Visits to Convent, Boundary Farm (lunch with Mr & Mrs Bramley). Confirm 7 young people and 3 converts. Supper cooked by Fr Watkin.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)