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GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-100 · Item · 9 September 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Massive incoming post causes delay. Can debate the central point of the letter: the inadequacy of the New Order Mass compared to the Tridentine Mass. Vatican II debated extensively and profoundly and from there was promulgated the "Constitution of the Sacred Piturgy" in 1963 from which came the April 1969 Apostolic letter of Pope Paul. Fr Baker has known of the1970 Hierarchy directive and has deliberately put his Bishop in an impossible position but is following Canon Law; he could have acted summarily.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-158 · Item · 29 June 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Fr Baker has decided to challenge the current arrangements. He has opened a Tridentine mass centre in Bethel Street in Norwic, not far from the Cathedral. Appends an extract of the digest created by the Archbishop of Birmingham of the pope's speech regarding Archbishop Lefebvre and those who support him. The position needs to be made crystal clear. The priests are to read out the instruction - Fr Baker is deliberately flouting the authority of the Church, the Holy Father and his bishops; such people are putting themselves out of communion with the same; the pope draws his authority from Christ and hence requires obedience; no priest is to celebrate the Tridentine rite with a congregation, and, no one can join him without express permission.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-133 · Item · 26 November 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Compliments slip: Bishop Secretary: "Tony Sketch will arrange to deliver the enclosed - less the carbon - to all Downham Market parishioners when he distributes his invitations to the real Mass."
Page 1: letter to the congregation at Downham Market - explaining, now that the legal procedure is over, the sorrow he feels in acting against Fr Baker. Obedience to the Holy Father means accepting the changes away from the Tridentine Mass. Expects support for Fr Sketch. Notes of explanation included.
Page 2-3: Notes headed: "1. Your present position"; "2. The Missal of Pope Paul VI"; "3. The Bishop's dealings with Fr Baker"

Grant, Charles Alexander Rev LCL BA (1906-1989)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-154 · Item · 4 August 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

The proposed Mass has no ecclesiastical authority - Fr Baker has not sought leave to offer Mass. Despite Fr Baker's defence of following his conscience he has overlooked the duty to educate his conscience - cites a few examples. Bishop says the Fr Baker is neglecting the guidance of Vatican II, the Pope, Bishop Grant and Bishop Clark. Even if you cannot accept these, consider deeply before leaving Downham Market to share your personal difficulties in other dioceses.

Lindsay, Hugh Rev (1927-2009)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-156 · Item · 9 August 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Asks Fr Baker not to make another public trip to Newcastle. Fr Baker has broken Church laws. If Fr Baker has trouble with the Novus Ordo Mass then he can say it in the former rite "sine populo" [without the people] - do this and no more. Better to stay in Downham Market

Lindsay, Hugh Rev (1927-2009)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-2-32 · Part · 24 March 1854
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

in Latin: call to the pro-Cathedral of St Felix at 9am on 10th May.
on reverse in manuscript: "For one month previously by order of the Bishop, the faithful are to be exhorted to pray for the abundant fruits of the Holy Ghost upon the Synod.
"From the Thursday after Low Sunday, inclusively, the votive Mass of the Holy Ghost, or the Collect of the same to be said each Thursday; and Sunday before Mass the Litany of the Saints."

Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-153 · Item · 30 July 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Invited to offer the traditional Mass at Newcastle on 8 August. Telling the Bishop through courtesy following his admonition in the Catholic Press. Questions whether his reasoning can be found by the Bishop to be at fault. Offers Fr Wathen's "The Great Sacrilege" as an non-refutable authority. Fr Baker is trying to do God's Will - not defiant to authority but does not agree with the requirement for blind and unquestioning obedience.

Baker, Oswald Charles Rev (1915-2004)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-5-21 · Part · 1 June 1920
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Precis: A call to a synod of all clergy over whom the Bishop has direction/control to come to the church in Northampton on 1st July 1920 at 8am so that afterwards they may prepare. He commands that from the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost until the synod, that the Commemoration of the Holy Spirit be recited in all Masses in a manner of rejoicing.

[Unfortunately the rational for this meeting / synod is not given in the letter. It is thought that the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in June, which denotes the official ending of the First World War, may be the reason for this gathering]

Keating, William Frederick Rev (1859-1928)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-54-4 · Part · 31 October 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Re 'How the EDP won the right to name cathedral fraudster' (EDP, October 26). It's hard to believe that nobody in authority at St John the Baptist Cathedral has apparently been called to account for the lack of supervision in the case of Rene Mugenzi who stole £220,000 whilst volunteering to be its treasurer." Letter continues.
image caption: "St John the Baptist Cathedral"

Eastern Daily Press
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-01-02-2013-9-2 · Part · September 2013
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Article on page 2: "Dear brothers and sisters, My first message in our diocesan newspaper must begin with a heartfelt thank you for the wonderfully warm welcome you have given me. Thank you for your kind messages, your prayers and the presence of so many of you at the Cathedral for the Mass of Installation on 16 July." Story continues.

Pastoral Letter - Epiphany
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-9-20 · Part · 23 December 1984
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Bishop's heraldry on cover
International Year of Youth; passing from older hands to younger hands; Paul VI's call to build a civilisation of love; Peace; Participation; Development; the Three Kings' gifts

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-1-73 · Part · 25 April 1847
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Following a decision[?] by the Congregation for the Propegation of the Faith on 14 March 1847 some saints' feast days have been approved/allocated [?] for which, in specific cases, faculties may be allowed for the feast to be celebrated. This includes "St. Gregory the Great, the apostle of England, St. Augustine, his disciple, St. George, the protector of the kingdom, and St. Thomas of Canterbury, the protector of the clergy of England".
The table is provided to avoid the risk of error with respect to the correct feastday dates.
addressed to "The Very Rvd. F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith