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GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-86 · Item · 7 May 1963
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Bishop has allowed him to see the documents relating to Beccles school. Notes that the school size is not to be reduced. Can Canon Brewer advise Fr Trafford about the vacancy and preparing the old building for its new use. Hesitates to contact Fr Trafford direct as he has not been keeping the Abbot informed, nor does the Abbot wish to interfere with the Parish Priest in his duties.

Downside Abbey
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-51 · Item · 1-4-1943
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Bishop's secretary writes on behalf of the Bishop: Fr Stratton is Extraordinary Confessor for Bletchley's Thornton College nuns; the Mother Superior has asked for a different priest as Fr Stratton has been unable to attend. Is he willing to relinquish this office? Fr Kennedy is helping out at Yarmouth and following a request from the nuns at Beccles for him to give conferences and hear their confessions, the Bishop is confused over what faculties to give, if any. The Bishop believed Fr Kennedy SJ to be an Army Chaplain but asks whether he is correct in his understanding and asks for more information. Also, confirms date of Bishop's visit to Yarmouth for Confirmation - 30 May at 3.30pm.

Bishop's Office
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-76 · Item · 1 September 1961
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Refers to Mr Missen's letter [of 30 August 1961]. LEA is within its authority to make the charges (and to pay them if it wishes). However, the Bishop has suggested that the money could be supported from several sources: Parents, Parish, Poor School's Fund, Catholic Education Council.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-85 · Item · 19 April 1963
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Understands the difficulties presented by the removal of seniors from the school. Not desirable to have Protestant children in the school. However, careful thought must be given to the school's circumstances. Decisions made will have an impact on Gorleston school and perhaps any Catholic Grammar for East Anglia. It is for the decision of the bishop.
The nature of children lapsing from the Faith is complex and much work is being done on addressing it. The Catholic Catechetical Centre being set up will provide benefit in this area.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-19-1 · Part · 12 November 1951
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Daughter allocated to John Leman school, Beccles, after passing examinations for entrance to a Grammar School. Contacted Chief Education Officer that their preferred school was St Mary's, Lowestoft. Following a means test she has to pay all fees but travelling fares are met by the committee and part of meal costs was offered. Are she being treated fairly?

Correspondent
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-55 · Item · 2 February 1956
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Advising the Abbot that the Bishop is unable to attend to Diocesan affairs for the next few weeks, hence this letter as reply.
Bishop has been quite clear, i accordance with other Bishops, on the approach to be taken. Firm approval from him for the scheme at Beccles. Covers a range of funding/income issues associated with Beccles parish. Note that Gorleston Catholic Modern Secondary school will have Beccles as a feeder school.
typescript annotation: "Fr Abbot's letter gave the agreed valuation as follows:- Playing field £1260, House and Garden £4,100. All this will be sold to the Authority for £5360. The playground will be retained in the ownership of the Authority. The remainder will be conveyed back to Downside Abbey Beccles School trust. 'It looks as though out of this Beccles will be "clear" about £3000'".

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-46 · Item · 14 January 1955
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

The Ministry are likely to approved the adaptation of the presbytery at Beccles as a School. It must meet the requirements of the Development Plan for little more than £7,500 and less than £10,000. Seniors are still temporarily at St Benet's whilst waiting for the new school at Gorleston to be built, which has a good chance.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-47 · Item · 14 January 1955
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

With Sterret at the Ministry - they are likely to approved the adaptation of the presbytery at Beccles as a School. There are a few aspects which need addressing: Daylight in the Hall, Kitchen/Scullery space, paved playground. Need to update the sketch to show these adjustments.
The ESN [Educationally Sub-Normal - a contemporary term] pupil could be sent to Besford Court.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-03-17 · Item · 3 September 1959
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Disagrees with the Bishop. Considers the trust funds could be better managed and not allowed to deteriorate in returns - draws a comparison with Downside's better fund management. Quotes Canon Hunting that too much effort is required to maintain too little income.

Innes, M Benet Rev OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-34 · Item · 11 June 1954
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

No reply from Headmaster at Leman school regarding provisions for RI for RC children. Architects Sterret & Blouet of Ashley Place SW1 instructed but only produced two sketches, still awaiting their brain child. Ministry will allow for one classroom but want two. Build it myself if necessary. Saw the Bishop in Southwold and in his customary manner he assumed I had not asked you for advice, I was too bored to enlighten him.

Innes, M Benet Rev OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-03-15 · Item · 25 February 1942
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Mr John Coney (approved by the Abbot) as a replacement trustee for Dr Helsham, deceased.
Separate account kept for the Church Fabric Endowment Fund - details enclosed [not present]
Dispensation requested for Hickey who is expecting embarkation leave and wishes to be married before returning to his unit. The girl, a non-catholic, is well disposed and attending instructions.
1941 Baptismal and Marriage entries copy to be sent soon.

Knowles, F Wulstan Rev OSB (1881-1965)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-54 · Item · 30 January 1956
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Bishop not allowed to concern himself with diocesan affairs for some weeks. Can Fr Brewer deal with the letter [not present] from the Downside Abbot re Beccles school scheme? Else send back to be added to the ever-growing pile.
manuscript annotation: "Abbot's letter & copy of my reply sent back to Fr Reffitt 3 Feb 1956 ATB."

Reffitt, John Douglas Bernard Valentine Rev DFC MA ( -1988)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-75 · Item · 30 August 1961
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

The situation arises out of private arrangements for the convenience of the parents in getting their children to Beccles school and the need for the county to re-tender for the contract of transportation. This highlighted the local arrangements and the increase in the cost of providing a larger coach .
Canon Brewer's manuscript annotation: "My Lord Bishop / This would seem to be a case for help form the CEC [Catholic Education Council] / Parents do something / Parish must contribute something / CEC would pay the balance. / What do you advice? ATB."

East Suffolk CC
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-64 · Item · 7 April 1957
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

writing from 89 Elizabeth Street SW1: Discussion on the need to align various bishops around a set of initiatives on the General School Front which is reaching a turning point. Need to ensure Bp Parker is on board. Mentions Under Secretary for Schools, Sir Percival Waterfield (retired, HM Treasury), Sylvia Goodfellow, Bishop of Salford.
Men are now in the priest's house at Beccles turning it into the new school - be in before Winter.

Todhunter, John Louis Benedict (-1980)