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Cannot be at the induction but Fr Clothier will represent the Abbot. An arrangement between Bishop Smith (and previously with Bishop Clark) meant they supplied the Parish priest for Beccles but for 1996 he was preparing to nominate a monk. However, the Dean indicated a wish in the parish to avoid yet another change. Thus the agreement has been extended for 5 years with Fr Simon being inducted by Bishop Smith.

Fr Edward's [surname?] telephone call advised him of the pressure to keep Fr Simon [Blakesley] at Beccles - cf Fr Sketch's "petition" at Deanery meeting - for a number of years yet. When proposing Fr Raphael Appleby (currently in Uganda but will supply to Bungay when Edward is away) to Bungay the Abbot recalled the agreement with Bishop Clark for Downside to take up the mission after three years. However, it seems that the parishioners quite like a secular priest and may prefer a trained priest to a monk out of cloisters. What does the Bishop think? Happy to let the current situation run indefinitely.

Agree with the proposal for Fr Blakesley. Fr Appleby will be going to Great Malvern from Easter 1996. No need to make changes to current arrangements but in due course these should be firmly defined in writing.

Abbot Richard Yeo thanking the Bishop for helping in the release of a priest for a long retreat at Belmont. Also for lining up "all sorts of things in Beccles" - new liturgy, rededicating the altar, receiving converts and confirmations - should be pretty busy this weekend.

Treasurer & Secretary for the Aldeburgh parish, Paul McComish, querying signatories for the parish account. Fr Back appointed to the parish and will decide who else is to sign at the first Parish Finance meeting.

Principle of having the Diaconate formation under the Vocations Director. Understand your need to speak to Ian [Hatfield]. Glad to know you have been welcomed by David Baker and the people at King's Lynn.
Nicholas Witherick correspondence enclosed [not present] - instinct is to proceed with caution and no sense of haste.

Thanked parishioner for the letter

Bishop confirms a general permission for three Masses on a Sunday throughout the Diocese, when necessary for pastoral reasons.

Acknowledges the need for a review in the light of the closure of RAF Watton - wishes FR Jennings well in that. The ongoing formation of priests - since the departure of Tony Philpot to Rome there has been a gap and the Bishop hopes to remedy this before too long.

Appointment of Fr Gordon Williams to Great Yarmouth in succession to Fr Shannon. Liaise with Fr Shyrane and Fr Williams for the official announcement and date of starting.

Writing as Bishop's PS, Fr Maddison, says the Bishop accepts the invitation to become president of the East Anglian Federation of the Walsingham Association.

Fr Paul Maddison writing as Bishop's secretary to say categorically that there are no plans to end Mass at Hemsby and no correspondence to that end has occurred between the Bishop and Fr John Shannon at Yarmouth.

Anonymous donation ("intended for the maintenance of male clergy") Cardinal Hume is in the habit of sharing amongst Dioceses that might appreciate a little help.
Manuscript note: "£1,500"

Strictly Private and Confidential: Cardinal Neves is quoted listing the qualities and responsibilities required in "the new Official of this Dicastry". Cardinal Hume is asking Bishop Smith if he can put forward a name - very sad if we cannot find someone.

Long and satisfactory talk with William Oddie - suggest Bishop Smith contact him - might resolve the Clare Richards business. Letter from Mr Buchan of Cambridge (copy attached) - leave with Bishop Smith, the Cardinal has no wish to do more.

Form letter to "Dear Father " with tear off response slip - invitation to the mass to celebrate the Centenary of the opening Our Lady's. Buffet before Mass.

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