Apologises for his "silly joking" - no idea where he got the idea that Fr Arthur was "on the road to Massingham". Hopes Fr Arthur will be with us for a long time.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Distressed to learn of Fr Arthur's withdraw from Burnham Market. Welcomes Fr Richmond back, Glad the Salvatorians are honouring the agreement for pastoral care of the parish.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Sorry to lose Fr Richmond; happy to go along with his and the Provincials plans. Thanks him for his valiant service to the people of Burnham Market and Sculthorpe. Looks forward to welcoming Fr Victor [sic] Arthur SDS
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Just back from visiting the missions in Peru.
Very happy that Fr Arthur succeeds Fr Richmond at Burnham Market. Fr Richmond is an excellent priest and it is hard to realise he is no longer young. Fully support his move to Massingham.
Form completed for St henry Walpole, Burnham Market. Last visitation on 16-3-1981; current visitation 3-12-1984. ("Fr Arthur" mentioned).
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Fr Arthur in poor health and asking to be relieved of his duties at Burnham Market. No clear plans for the parish but Fr Richmond has agreed to look after the parish indefinitely. Next Provincial Council meeting will review this situation.
Clark, Hilary Rev SDSSuggest that the official hand over date is 9 September. Fr Richmond is happy to work at St Henry's indefinitely and Fr Arthur will go to Saltdean in Sussex to be cared for by his family.
Clark, Hilary Rev SDSInforming the Bishop that it is time for Fr Richmond to move after 18 years at Burnham Market (17 at USAF Sculthorpe). Last year at a retreat in Massingham Convent he saw the sisters did not have a resident chaplain. He'd like to do this next.
His replacement is Fr Victor [sic] Arthur SDS
Provincial council nominating Fr Francis Arthur SDS as replacement parish priest to succeed Fr Hugh Richmond. Fr Arthur currently at Ystradgynlais in Menevia diocese. Appointment from 12 June. Fr Richmond to become resident chaplain at the convent of Massingham St Mary. Vicar General, Mgr McBride, already aware.
McBride, Malachy Rev SDSBishop away. Know of Fr Arthur's illness. Understand difficulty in finding a replacement. Diocese will have a problem too - would need to arrange limited Sunday cover from Walsingham.
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)