Currently drawing up a "Re-alignment of Responsibilities" and hence considering where to place Fr Dobson. Not in a supply role but in a place of his own. Bishop says that he is also in good health as a 75 year-old but which also implies retirement.
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Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Confusion over Foundation Mass arrangements partly due to handover between priests. Apologises for hurt due to a genuine misunderstanding - apologies have also been provide by the priest and the Deacon.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Deacon Matthews has permission to preside at a Eucharistic Service, which is not a Mass - no deacon can say Mass, indeed the Bishop has no authority in Canon Law to allow it.
Fr Dobson is a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers and is on loan to the Diocese.
Noted the points in your letter and will discuss them with the Dean, Fr Tony Shryane, and my Vicars General
Some very polarised views being received by the Bishop. Concerned that the sick and elderly should be visited. A meeting is to be convened between, Fr Dobson, Deacon Len Matthews, the Dean and the Vicar-General to discuss all the issues and to devise a workable solution for the pastoral care of all parishioners.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Provides a copy of Fr Dobson's letter. Clearly he has fulfilled his pastoral responsibilities - it may be that the old lady in question simply cannot remember the visits. Need to put the record straight and know the truth otherwise inaccurate and uncharitable remarks may be spread. Hope this will ease anxiety about care for the lady.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanks for informing the Bishop about the meeting and the points raised. He does not expect immediate change but dialogue, patience and forbearance will needed all round to accommodate different sensitivities involved.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanks for the generous cheque. Appreciate the weekend in Hunstanton and Dersingham. Going to Episcopal Conference in London Coney but will write his considered reflections on the Visitation upon his return.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Suggests Fr Dobson visits a parishioner in a nursing home - Sr Bernhard [Bernarda] provides Communion weekly.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanking him for making the visit and informing him of previous visits. Suspects the contactee was not aware. Contacting her to put the record straight.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Letter awaiting him on return from Ad Limina visit [Rome]. Not surprised about the difficulties - need to tackle Fr Dobson about progress. Thanks VG for his efforts and hopes his Holy Land visit refreshed him.
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Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanks for the 3 year appointment of Fr Dobson. Meeting being arranged between the Vicar General (Fr P Shryane), the Dean, Fr Dobson and Deacon Matthews. Hope to resolve the issues.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Fr Maddison asks on the bishop's behalf for additional information before being able to proceed further. Requests a letter of support from the Superior.
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