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.
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
12 glossy colour images of Pope John Paul, Cardinal Hume, Bishop Smith and others - meeting.
6 images scanned and presented in AtoM under this record
6 other photographs cover a meeting between Pope John Paul II and Bishop Smith with two other clergy (all these copyright "Foto FELICI")
The Holy Father's "Dies Domini" is a solemn teaching document to which we all should respond with due respect and allegiance. It is a 95-page document dealing with the importance of Sunday and the Sunday Eucharistic celebration. Bp Peter asks that the CWL appreciate that a Sunday is not an appropriate day for the [AGM]. Suggest Saturday instead.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Pastoral letters
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Bishop's heraldry on cover
Anglicans received into Catholic Church i East Anglia; approval of Holy See for some to become Catholic priests; married men and celibacy; not same situation as Catholic priests who left to be married - not accepted to become married after being ordained; be generous; pray for vocations
a day getting off to a poor start; the journey towards Christmas; Tertio Millenio Adveniente references; wake up now
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Spring coming - a rebirth; the Paschal Mystery; John Paul's Lenten message; visit to John Drury in Duran, Ecuador; commend this appeal
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)opinion from the supermarket on the Millenium; passage of time; the Incarnation 2000 years ago; " ...feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked and visit the sick and those in prison."
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)reflecting on our own family; new start with the new Millenium; work for justice and peace in the world
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)garden with Spring blooms; "We have so much to thank God for."; news of disatsers ion Mozambique / East Timor / Balkans / Holy Land; appeal for £40,000 raised £180,000 in 12 months, provided medical centre, school and dining room for Duran in Ecuador; visited there; thanks for generosity
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)many glad to see back of this year; new year in Christ; historic discussion of possibility of a diocese of East Anglia; renewing the vision and mission of East Anglia; Second Vatican Council implementation;
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)"Day for Life"; Cardia Hume "All is not well."; extraordinary increase in perils for individuals and peoples; same-sex unions; age of consent; embryo experimentation; attacks on the value of human life; no compromising for the truth of the Gospel
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)gloom in the world - not just the garden; railway accident; comparison of the immediacy of the media with aspects of remoteness; out faith can seem to be in a "Winter"; Lent is a message of Hope; an antidote to temptations
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)all who are Baptised have a vocation; following in the footsteps of the master; "Novo Millenio Ineute" - what it means to be a disciple of Christ; each person is chosen by God; to live out their vocation
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Bishop's heraldry on cover
Trees beginning the long wait for Spring; Advent a time of preparation; welcome by the dicocese; restore our dignity and sense of worth through the Sacrament of Reconcilitation
Bishop's heraldry on cover
hint of Spring; Lent purpose is to remember who we are; new impetus for our journey; fasting and donating
Pastoral organisation of the Diocese; communications survey; Diocesan Pastoral Council (twice a year); new Deanery Forum (4 times a year); fostering exchanges of views involving more people in the decision making process; enhanced role for Deans; "The Key" to become quarterly
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Bishop's heraldry on cover
potter at work; shaping and re-shaping; Advnt a time for Christmas preparation and for renewal; Millenium Committee set up
Bishop's heraldry on cover
reflect on impact of Lent on self; conversion and renewal; Covenant for God's People; time for prayer