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Discusses the failing health of Fr Sloan and the consideration that he cannot maintain his pastoral duties.
"We would all like to see Fr Sloan continue as Parish Priest for many years as we are very fond of him and wish him well, but if his health is failing and the demands upon him are too great, perhaps the time has come to review the situation."

Mary Cross has her duty to write and thank the Bishop for the resident priest in Wymondham. States that they were the first to become Catholics in 1912 and suffered because of it - her father was boycotted in business and had to go to Ipswich. Recently returned to Wymondham and assure the Bishop that they will give the priest and the mission their loyal support.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: Thanks for your letter. So Pleased. Nov 19 / 26."

Personal views about, and support for, the parish priest

Comments regarding Fr Gordon Twist

Comments regarding Fr Gordon Twist

Writing in support of the parish priest

Chatty letter about the misery of wet weather at this time of the year. Thought the pastoral letter too long. Recalls being a child in the second World War (fear at nights, doodlebugs, land mines, incendiary bombs). Describes the help of Canon William Sayers when "Star of the Sea" had its problems. Not yet been able to meet the Celanese priest who is writing a book at Burnham Market.

As there is no resident priest in the village, would letting the bungalow be considered? Prepared to cook and maintain the garden for any eventual resident priest.
annotation: "Answered, to be kept in mind when position re resident priest clearer. EMcB 27/7/77"

Parishioners write to Bishop to express their regret that Fr Cowan [sic] is being taken away and the manner of his removal. The letter expresses their affection for him and good work he has done in the area. 61 signatures. [PTO at bottom of page but nothing further available]

preparation for lent; Reconciliation sacrament - "New Rite of Penance". Archbishop Dwyer's message [not present] - giving to CAFOD; Priests' Education Fund - To train 5 or 6 priests at £1,000 per annum each man.

Pg 2-8: Pastoral Letter - apostles; priesthood; duty; sacraments; long and costly training of priests;
Pg 9-21: Ecclesiastical Fund, 1951 - table listing named donations within each parish
Pg 22: A Prayer for Priests; A Short Indulgenced Ejaculation
Pg 23: Notices

Pg 2-5: Pastoral Letter - Baptism; Christianity; darkness/evil in the world; St Christopher (American "Christophers") ; 39 students in seminaries
Pg 6-21: Ecclesiastical Fund, 1954 - table listing named donations within each parish
Pg 22: Notices
Pg 23: A Prayer for Priests; A Short Indulgenced Ejaculation

Pg 2-6: Pastoral Letter - Need 6 priests per year, 36 in seminary, 21 in Colleges; Ordination; schisms; China - Peking; John XXIII
Pg 7: Notices
Pg 8-27: Ecclesiastical Fund, 1958 - table listing named donations within each parish
Pg 28: A Prayer for Priests; A Short Indulgenced Ejaculation

Pg 3-7: Pastoral Letter - need for priests; 30 new churches; Vocation; 35 sturdents, 27 boys; Nuturing Catholic Families
Pg 7: Notices
Pg 8-34: Ecclesiastical Fund, 1961[sic] - table listing named donations within each parish
Pg 37: A Prayer for Priests; A Short Indulgenced Ejaculation

Pope Benedict and "Year for Priests"; diocesan theme is "Sacrificial Love"; fewer priests for the future; 53 parishes, 4 without full-time priests, 17 will retire in the next 10 years; 6 seminarians; average age is 59; plans for sharing & using priests; expectations by parishioners of their priests are high; collection for East Anglia Sick and Retired Priests Fund; Report written for 5 yearly Ad Lima visit in Rome - difficulties, but overall positive

16-22: Pastoral letter - death of Benedict XV and the new pope Pius XI, Our Lady and English Martyrs a generous gift of Mrs Lyne Stevens, three years before new young priests
23-26: Ecclesiastical Education Fund / Church Collections