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GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-a-01-01-23 · Item · 29 March 1962
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

The last letter was written in haste; happy to have Fr Trafford, an experienced priest in Beccles; wished wedding at Hoveton to be valid as Canon Roberts serves the chapel, not Fr Whyatt.
John Todhunter: no mention of legal difficulties; he'd implied that the pope wished "fraternise" with CofE and that was why non-Catholics should marry Catholics. Happy to hear Gillingham Hall is secure for the future. Knows nothing about Trust money being connected with the Church and Cemetery.
Gorleston and Ministry Loan: Heard from Fr McBride about joint liability between parishes. If a loan is not required then the diocese could use this but have not yet decided on the matter.
Beccles loan and debt: the return provides for misunderstanding on the nature and amount of debt. If paid off then you are to be congratulated. There is still a need for clarity so the bishop can understand how the parish is situated financially.

Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-87 · Item · 9 May 1963
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Long talk with Fr Trafford about affairs at Beccles school. Doubtful that the Ministry will allow work to proceed as the national economy cannot yet afford it and other priorities exist. Fr Trafford is already approaching the LEA about a teacher appointment.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-21 · Item · 9 October 1952
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Copy enclosed of a letter to the Ministry stating the approval given in May. Suggest Fr Brookes write and state that the Instruments of Management for the school (same up and down the country) has been agreed. The Bishop and the Abbot will appoint four managers after sealing the Instruments of Management.

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 PA03-04-01-33 · Item · 27 May 1954
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Responses to Fr Innes:

  1. his right to withdraw children from RI at secondary school - none whatsoever - parents only able to do this - arrangements may be labour intensive and complicated
  2. ability to assist scholarship children to Catholic Grammar school - difficult due to Minister's line on fees; each case is judged on its merits.
  3. [Canon] law and permission from the Bishop for pupils to go to non-Catholic schools - Diocesan Synod no 139 applies.
Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-36 · Item · 28 June 1954
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

"Rules of Management..." have been agreed with LEA and Ministry after negotiations of over two years. Paragraph 11advice given. Asks for advice.
Headmaster of Sir John Leman School has no legal right to make the request for a parental letter, but one cannot reasonably object. There is no form letter for this.

Brewer, Arthur T Rev BCL (-1972)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-04-01-23 · Item · 22 December 1953
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Encloses two letters and describes a situation relating to Beccles RC School for which he invites guidance.
Fr Brookes, before he left, had submitted a scheme to the Ministry of Education for the building of two classrooms (wooden, prefabricated) classrooms to relieve overcrowding. Suffolk Education committee ask why the children could not go to Beccles or Bungay County Modern instead.

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 PA03-04-01-26 · Item · 7 January 1954
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

GW [no indication of full name] writes to Fr Innes about the approach and tactics to be used when dealing with the Ministry to ensure this does not impact the proposed RC Secondary Modern at Gorleston.
manuscript annotation on page 1: "Copy for information; + a Happy New Year to you. G."

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