"The following letter will be sent to Fr X in the unlikely event of his becoming a Bishop". Headings: No excuse for Their Lordships Time-serving opportunists Orthodoxy not enough Men wanted The significance of Cardinal Beaton Episcopal Virtues Masonry's Influence - Yesterday and Today The Bishop's Cross What the Cross Implies Clericalism before Vatican 2... ...And After The "Renewalist" Thesis Episcopal Naivete Pluralising the Sin of Adam
Collection of sermons by Fr Oswald Baker; titles: How can it have happened? The evil of Vatican II Faith and Morals: The Vatican II assault Verdict on Vatican II Papal infallibility and papal power The Catholic Church and the Conciliar Church
Item demanding the real reason for the removal of Fr Oswald Baker be made known by the Bishop Alan Clark of Northampton. Addresses the use of the Tridentine Rite (in use for centuries) which Vatican II has overturned. Defends Fr Baker as an example of unity, veneration and holiness. signature block: Joseph Harley - Dell Cottage, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset manuscript note: "For your Lordship's information, [signed] illegible"
An article by Fr Bruckberger OP which appeared in the Daily Figaro on January 24 1975 has been translated into English by Owen Roberts. "Do they take us for Idiots?" - prohibition of one rite, one liturgy, one manner of saying Mass (Mass of St Pius V). Paul VI Mass is authorised not imposed. A perpetual indult exists for the Mass of Pope St Pius V. It concludes with "Let them leave us to worship in a thousand years old rite..."
page1: "Midsummer- madness in Westminster Cathedral" (image from The Universe, Friday 25 July 1975) page 2/3: "Pentecostal Movement" - apparent adoption by Rome of charismatic behaviour page 3: "The Church in America" - a report from a supporter page 4/5: "On cathedral sanctuary children dance song of praise (3 images) - "When the annual miracle occurs, and some enquiring Catholic gets an answer from his Bishop, he is usually told 'We must accept the New mass' in order to please the 'Holy Father'. But which is the new Mass? Is it Dance, Mime,Charismatic, Circus, Latin, Luton, ..." Page 6: "The Pope a heretic? The conservative revolt" Sydney Morning Herald 9 May 1975 Page 7/8: "The miraculous cure of Sister Gerard du Calvaire"
Redemptorist publication "Christian Encounter" - reverse page for local parish notes Page 1 - printed, but proper of Mass crossed out Page 2 - "Topic - Women's Dress in Church" - a description of the nature/style of dress for a woman at Mass. "Strictly and exclusively the complete unchanged traditional Catholic Latin Mass of St Pius V at Downham Market"
Page 1: Petition text: loss of daily Mass and related devotions following proposed re-alignment of parish boundaries; much fund-raising done for the Church; Rural nature of Downham Market parish would make it difficult for a priest based at Swaffham. Hence request the Bishop reverse the decision affecting Downham parish Page 2: 1 copy of petition names - column 1 35 names; column 2 32 names
Laying out the issues which the Bishop had to consider along with the historic background and identifying the parts of relevant Canon Law, the Bishop invites Fr Baker to resign as Parish Priest in Downham Market
Fr Baker's ministry is harmful being direct and open disobedience of the Holy See. A review of the documents sent by Fr Baker were considered by the Synodal Examiner and the Pro-Synodal Examiner as not a sufficient answer and his ministry was harmful. Fr Baker had refused to resign and hence the Bishop is removing him from his office as Parish Priest at Downham Market. He has to hand over to Father Sketch.
page1: Christmas, Nativity scene and text page 2: Editorial page 3: Image of Fr Oswald Baker ("DT Picture") - advertisement for recording of All saints Day Mass at Downham Market page 4/5: "No 'Sack' for this 'Rebel priest'" - 3 images of a Catholic priest concelibrating mass with an Episcopal priest (Sister) Page 6-8: "Reply to Bishop Grant" - " I have received a copy of your letters dated 26 November and 6 December, concerning Downham Market..." signed L Hurst
Being discredited by the Bishop for a love of the same Mass that the Bishop professes. Repudiate charge of being disobedient as he is following his conscience. Challenges the four area covered by the Bishop's secretary (Fr Morgan). Ludicrous allegation that Fr Baker's ministry is harmful - much support, sympathy and encouragement received. Will continue to offer Mass in Downham Market.
An article by Fr Bryan Houghton "This article is not written to prolong the needless controversy but to bring out the real issue which lies behind the differences between Father Baker and his Bishop...."
side 1: "A Warning / from / Peter Simple / of the Daily Telegraph / and an Amplification" side 2: Article "Sign" by Peter Simple, reproduced from the Daily Telegraph, 16 March 1976 sides 3/4: "An amplification - from one of the faithful" by Margaret S Kenworthy-Browne
Signature illegible; address: Rue St Dominique, Flavigny; 4 August 1976. Text is about Le Père Barbara ("brillant et dynamique prêtre "sédévacantiste" français, décédé maintenant") arranging an event at Econe, Switzerland. The author is encouraging the reader ("Cher Confrere") to attend the event and support Archbishop Lefebvre. Specifically they do not support the "new Mass" and prefer to stay with the traditional Latin Rite. Ends with a request to let young people know about an event being planned at Lacordaire France, from 4 to 5 September.
Photocopies of local press coverage about Fr Baker inaugurating a Tridentine Mass centre in Newcastle. page 1: Article: Rebel priest to celebrate Latin Mass; Article: Booted out but unrepentant; letter: Oath of Loyalty page 2/3: article: Old faith alive in the North page 3: article: A choice of Masses today page 4: article: North Catholics defy their Bishop
Redemptorist publication "Christian Encounter" - reverse page for local parish notes Page 1 - printed Page 2 - "Are Traditionalists disobedient? (concluded)" - traditional mass dates from 1570 - persistent challenges to legality of New Mass - even the Pope will not invoke it as a legal instrument - its introduction is visible a mistake.
Speech by Bishop Clark on the reality of faith within a Christian church both divided and united. Whatever the doctrinal differences or theological complexities, "... tonight is a night to remember our commitment to Christ...". "The dialogue between Christian churches is a pilgrim's dialogue."
