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GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-02-02-6 · Item · 9-9-1985
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Thanking Fr Brown for his "care" during the Visitation on 7/8 September. The Bishop finds that he has not yet replaced his "reserves" and will have to pace himself for some time. His heart went out to the orphans at Attleborough.
Resolution to Attleborough depends on (1) linking Swaffham to Watton, (2) re-establishing Attleborough to Wymondham parish. Thanks Fr Brown for the generous offering to the "kitty".

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-02-02-7 · Item · 12-7-1988
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Valuable & vigorous time on a programme which at first seemed daunting but was fully vindicated. Bishop did visit the whole of the parish. Very much liked what he encountered and thanked Fr Brown and Sister Alies for their time & energy. Attleborough has no immediate answer; building there is still thought of, but the Bishop favours the Methodist Church as a good venue. Suggests Fr Brown should programme in some painting. The hall may still provide adequate service but for how long? Wymondham is a happy and well organised parish.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-68 · Item · 21-6-1990
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Three large market towns and only one church. Watton seems to have priority, so long as the RAF do not pull out. Attleborough though, does it need a permanent church? The community there is small and we should be open to co-operation with other Christian churches if it is offered. He doubts that they are in the position to invest real money in the suggested venture. Instinct then is for Watton. Right? Please guide.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-02-4 · Item · 18-10-1984
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

The Bishop insists that Fr Brown "cannot do the morally impossible". Note Dereham was erected as a parish to enable Mass at Hethersett. Attleborough should be discussed between Fr Brown and the Vicar-General or Dean to see what is possible. It is sensitive with Fr Brendan Peters only 80% well. Bishop is thinking out loud on paper. Watton: the Bishop has a candidate in mind, but will consult with Fr Brown.
"It is no 'theological nicety' that we will need (structural ) laity involvement on a deeper scale than ever before...", Bishop is uneasy if pastoral responsibility is seen as exclusively pertaining to the Parish priest.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-72 · Item · 13-1-1992
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

The book is a mish-mash of fact and error written to destroy the credibility of the Catholic Church. "... not only Christ's Church but it is also a wagon-load of sinners." ".. to be loved and cherished in spite of our failures, for it is the Body of Christ." The Bishop would not refer to such libels and calumnies in a Pastoral, nor in any pronouncement from the pulpit.
p.s. looking forward to September's visitation. "Marcinkus may have been a fool and incompetent but he is not a bad man. I know him personally and he has been savagely traduced."

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-66 · Item · 20-2-1990
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Until the RAF decide no real decision can be made for Watton. Fr Brown is extended to his fullest and additional demands through provision at Watton are not envisaged. Perhaps mileage in a Permanent Deacon? Maybe provision in one of the other Christian churches in the area or must parishioners arrange transport to Wymondham?
p.s. "I much appreciate your gift to the PEF - out of your legacy."

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-31 · Item · 19-12-1988
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Bishop considers the points raised by Fr Brown. Setting aside the Diocese's "penury", it is important to have a goal in mind - permanent church (small such as in Blakeney) or church centre? Bishop tends to the latter with a view to ecumenical sharing. although the Anglicans are currently building their own. What about the Methodist Church and its buildings?
Re Sr. Alies, provision for her will be largely at Wymondham's expense. but the idea is worth exploring.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-02-02-3 · Item · 5-3-1976
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Back from Australia at the beginning of the week. Happy with the programme. Be there for 9.30 am Mass and preach at the others. Visitation of the sick could be done on Sunday or he could come over again on Monday afternoon. In the evening he has to be in Lynn for a Penitential Service.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-63 · Item · 6-6-1983
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Bishop acknowledges exchange re Miss Scarfe. Bishop thinks Fr Farrell will dominate expenditure easy - a rationalisation of Catholic papers indicated. The substantial repayment dept is due to the collapse of the Church foundations. But must ensure proper feeding - without it the hardiest collapse. Ordero!

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-05-23 · Item · 4-6-1987
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

A covering letter for the attached Contract of Employment. Bishop mentions he is inclined to tire more easily after "heavy" visitations. "Sorry about Brendon! Don't really know what to do." In a p.s. he says he did send an apology to Q[uidenham?] ... "would have like reassurance that my failure was oversight, not uncaring"

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)