Parishioners write to Bishop to express their regret that Fr Cowan [sic] is being taken away and the manner of his removal. The letter expresses their affection for him and good work he has done in the area. 61 signatures. [PTO at bottom of page but nothing further available]
ParishionerMary Cross has her duty to write and thank the Bishop for the resident priest in Wymondham. States that they were the first to become Catholics in 1912 and suffered because of it - her father was boycotted in business and had to go to Ipswich. Recently returned to Wymondham and assure the Bishop that they will give the priest and the mission their loyal support.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: Thanks for your letter. So Pleased. Nov 19 / 26."
J T Oakleigh asking that enclosure be passed to Private Walding RAMC, unknown regimental address. Thanks priest for the good he does in Gt Yarmouth through the club-room behind the church.
Parishioner2 letters from parishioners to the Bishop about the over long time taken for the repairs on the Hall - from Easter to then, November - ingress of water and the general impact on its use. The Bishop replies to both (same letter) and then writes to the builders (Mr Keith Butler of Povell, Flood & Wilson, LVE Buildings, Jarrom Street, Leicester) about something being radically wrong and needing to be attended to urgently. He is sure Fr Shannon has been in touch.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Asking for the enclosed [not present] to be passed to Canon Peacock. Fr Delaney had always said that the account would be settled in time and there is a fund to deal with it.
ParishionerAgreeing to purchase the land on Terrace - for £200 and encloses cheque for £20 - a 10% deposit. George Oliver Knowles, builder.
ParishionerLetter signed by: J M W Smith, Chas A Christmas, K Smith, W P McLoughlin, H G M McLoughlin. (Address "Glandore", 41 Carr Avenue, Leiston)
Writing to appeal to the Bishop to support the building of a church in Leiston. Accommodation in a tiny room in a private house being used now is too crowded. Plot of land bought for £70; wooden structure proposed for about £200. A hut (20ft x 68ft) is available for £90; fund available about £35; aware of another hut (120ft x 20ft) for £180 excluding transport and re-erection. Both huts will be sold soon if no action taken.
Pencilled annotation: "Copy of what we sent to Bishop Keating".
Letter signed by: Chas A Christmas, R Macdonald, W P McLoughlin, J M W Smith, K Smith. (Address "Glandore", 41 Carr Avenue, Leiston)
Representing the Leiston Catholic Congregation. 5,000 population with about 30 attending services.; could be more if a Church was present; more so as 200 houses are to built. Appealing to the Bishop to support the building of a church in Leiston. Fr Delaney has told them that the Bishop has offered to donate substantially to the Church Building Fund. Believe they can offer £108 towards costs. Accommodation in a tiny room in a private house being used now is too crowded. Plot of land bought for £70; wooden structure proposed for about £200. A hut (20ft x 68ft) is available for £90; fund available about £35; aware of another hut (120ft x 20ft) for £180 excluding transport and re-erection. Both huts will be sold soon if no action taken.
K Smith writing: Thanks for the generous gift. Need to ensure that the funds are delivered to the hut owner Mr A Gibbs of Leiston.
ParishionerAccount showing list of parish donors to buy the land; the hut (The Bishop); to build & equip. ; amount owing to the builder; extra costs for laying on utilities and equipment, fixing roof and installing fencing.
Debt owed £180
Mr Chas A Christmas ("Elmbank", Leiston, Suffolk) says that Fr Delaney is still unable to write. He encloses an account and asks the Bishop if he can write-off £130 debt on the church account. The opening of the church has brought great happiness and awakened a new spirit towards one another and to the priest.
ParishionerLetter from Parish Secretary (Elizabeth Barker): £180 sent for 9 diocesan medals, 3 already held, 6 to come with certificates, please. 6 medals will go to St Ives parishioners and 3 to Papworth parishioners.
ParishionerBernadette Doyle thanks the Bishop for the beautiful medal and letter.
ParishionerSide 1: Writer complains of being omitted from events within Walsingham. This may be as a consequence of an event [unspecified] for which an apology was given and promises made. However the lack of inclusion continues and has been observed generally and she is the subject of gossip. Asks the Bishop to ensure fair treatment.
Side 2: A manuscript oath witnessed by a solicitor regarding the nature of the complaint mentioned in side 1
As there is no resident priest in the village, would letting the bungalow be considered? Prepared to cook and maintain the garden for any eventual resident priest.
annotation: "Answered, to be kept in mind when position re resident priest clearer. EMcB 27/7/77"
Jane [no address or surname provided], as a member of the Architecture Committee of the East Anglia Liturgical Commission, has to comment in that role without favour to the parish. Julian Limentani agrees with these comments: the proposed new Altar front must be simple (bare or only a cross), no icons. Parish pastoral committee should be consulted.
ParishionerMr A H Cox writing on behalf of the parish committee at St Peter's. Fr Tom confirmed his departure yesterday at their meeting. Naturally there is a concern for the community, which behaves as a parish even if it is not one. A resident priest has been a great advantage but if one cannot be found then they'd welcome the opportunity to talk to the Bishop about it.
ParishionerParishioner sending Bishop a memorial card for her mother. Telling the Bishop of her father's and her sense of loss.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered: Sympathy to both Father and Daughter. Oct 18/26".
Knights of St Columba organising the annual memorial mass for FEPOW at Wymondham church. Provides an outline of the history and invites people to attend.
ParishionerLetter from Mr Hogan inviting the Bishop to the FEPOW Memorial Mass on 13 May 1994. The letter references a press release already sent to a wide range of media organisations. The Knights of St Columba (286) are organising the event.
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