file 1: Ad clerum #4/90 to #8/99
file 2: Ad clerum #9/99 to #6/02
note: 4-12-2001 Bishop Smith was appointed Archbishop of Cardiff; thence "Sede Vacante" with Mgr Tony Rogers as Diocesan Administrator
An ‘ad clerum’ ( Latin for ‘to the clergy’) is a letter or announcement primarily addressed to ordained ministers from their Bishop.
There are regular, formal notices that the Bishop uses to inform or instruct his clergy for their awareness or action. There are also other ad hoc letters and notes about specific topics.
Correspondence between East Anglia Bishops Clark & Smith with Westminster Province / Archbishop / Archbishop's Office.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Has liaised, earlier in the year, with Bishop Sykes[(Bishop of Ely?] and did not think to become involved in the event, either as a diocese or as a parish. John Morrill is there in his private capacity as an historian.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Will speak to Simon [Blakesley] soon but thinks it may be best for all to leave him there. This, and the issue of transfer of the parish back to the diocese, will be discussed with the Vicars General next week.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Confirming the arrangement for Beccles and will review in the Autumn of 2001.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Matter reviewed with Fr Simon Blakesley, the College of Consultors and the Vicars General. Agreement that an appointment for 5 years as parish priest would bring stability and time for various pastoral projects. Intent to induct Fr Simon on 26 January and review the appointment in 5 years time - April/May 2000.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Hope all goes well in Beccles.
Agrees that the approach is correct for the priest. Brendan has been sent home to Dublin so the atmosphere in the presbytery should return to normal.
Thanking for the £2,000 cheque for the maintenance of male clergy. It will be of help to clergy in poorer parishes where the Christmas and Easter offerings amount to very little.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)£2,000 donation forwarded to the Bishop by the Cardinal from funds from an anonymous donor.
Thanks the Cardinal for thinking of us up here in the "flat lands".
Anonymous donation is acknowledged and will assist some of the poorer clergy of the Diocese.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Authorising the request from the parish of the Sacred Heart, East Dereham to establish an affiliation with the Archconfraternity of St Stephen.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Strictly Private and Confidential: Cannot think of anyone who could fulfil the requirements set out by Cardinal Neves.
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Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Confusion over Foundation Mass arrangements partly due to handover between priests. Apologises for hurt due to a genuine misunderstanding - apologies have also been provide by the priest and the Deacon.
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Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Deacon Matthews has permission to preside at a Eucharistic Service, which is not a Mass - no deacon can say Mass, indeed the Bishop has no authority in Canon Law to allow it.
Fr Dobson is a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers and is on loan to the Diocese.
Noted the points in your letter and will discuss them with the Dean, Fr Tony Shryane, and my Vicars General