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GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-37 · Item · 24 January 1996
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

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.

Fitzgerald-Lombard, James Michael Hubert Charles Rev OSB MPhil (1941-)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-28 · Item · 22 November 1995
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

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.

Fitzgerald-Lombard, James Michael Hubert Charles Rev OSB MPhil (1941-)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-38 · Item · 14 October 1999
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

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.

Downside Abbey
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-57-8 · Part · 18/25 December 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood with a Mass at St John's Cathedral in Norwich on 4th December. Also celebrating priesthood jubilees, and concelebrating with Bishop Alan, were Fr Dick Healey (40 years), Er John Barnes (25 years) and Fr Luke Goymour (10 years). Other diocesan priests celebrating jubilees this year include Canon Simon Blakeslev (30 years) and Canon David Paul (25 years)." Story continues.
Image showing Bishop Hopes in the Cathedral

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-34 · Item · 4 January 1996
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Matter reviewed with Fr Simon Blakesley, the College of Consultors and the Vicars General. Agreement that an appointment for 5 years as parish priest would bring stability and time for various pastoral projects. Intent to induct Fr Simon on 26 January and review the appointment in 5 years time - April/May 2000.

Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-03-01-33 · Item · 7 March 1997
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Thanks for the hospitality and the generous offering cheque. Pleased to hear how pleased people are to have you as their parish priest. Understand it cannot be easy to combine that with the heavy role of Judicial Vicar. All, including the Bishop, are concerned that Fr Blakesley takes adequate time off.

Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-23 · Item · 13 April 1994
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Fr Hypher has returned to Southampton. Asking about the management of the various moves being planned - who has been told, when and about what? Particularly wishes to handle the changes at Beccles to properly explain the situation to the parish there. He has spoken to Tony Rogers [and another Tony] who agree that an announcement soon would be best.

Hypher, Paul Augustine Rev
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-32 · Item · 29 December 1995
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Simon Blakesley approached him about the induction; Fr sketch suggests that Bishop Smith should do it as it would provide a sense of security to the parishioners ("punters in the pews"). Thinks the parish should become diocesan and believes that many parishioners wish for a united parish family whether secular of Benedictine.

Sketch, Anthony E Rev ( -2012)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-04-29 · Item · 22 November 1995
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Shock that Fr Blakesley is to move on after one year - better to be at least three. Believes that in 11 years the parish has had 8 priests and has suffered as a result.
[separate note included in photocopy]: To "Charles" [Abbot Lombard] Edward would like to talk about Beccles - another change of priest is not welcome - the letting of the presbytery upsets others. from "Philip" 22-11-1995

Parishioner
St Benet's Newsletter
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-05-01-5 · Item · Autumn 1998
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

front cover: ink drawing of St Benet's - signed Peter Keeler, 1991
pg 1-2: The Work of the Marriage Tribunal - Fr Simon
pg 3-4: Autumn Reflections - Mary Tilney
pg 5-8: Homily, Bishop Peter Smith, Centenary of St Benet's, 11 July 1998
pg 8-10: Homily, Abbot Fitzgerald-Lombard of Downside
pg 10-11: Centenary Celebrations at Gillingham - Mary A Bramley
pg 12: Lot's Wife; Dunkirk 1940 (continued...)
pg 13-15: Dunkirk 1940 (continued...)
pg 15-16: Breakout
pg 17: The Ten Commandments; Giotto and the Art of the fresco
pg 18: Giotto and the Art of the fresco - Mervyn Martin; That's not my job
pg 19: verse - Marianne; A Sister from the Congo
pg 20: A Sister from the Congo
pg 21: Behaviour in Church - Padre Pio
pg 22: Verse - To Colin - Marianne
pg 23: advertisements
pg 24: Parish Contacts
rear cover: Clergy contact details; weekly schedule

Blakesley, Simon Rev MCL JCL
St Benet's Visitors Guide
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-05-01-6 · Item · c. 2000
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

pg1, front cover: ink drawing of St Benet's - signed Peter Keeler, 199
pg 2-7: Description of the Minster
pg 8, rear cover: Clergy contact details; weekly schedule

Blakesley, Simon Rev MCL JCL