Bishop Clark has forwarded the letter to Fr Birch - Director of the National Shrine - and asks that Fr Dewis is an advocate for Walsingham as it is part of the national life of the Catholic community in this country.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Great job was done by the the organisers of the "Assembly and Conference". However they did not budget for expenses adequately which means a £10,000 shortfall. Central funds cannot meet this. Requests Fr Howlin to help out by giving £2,000 - "...blatant begging, but I think I have no option."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop Clark happy to know Prior Higham is going to Walsingham. Please advise Fr Birch - who might just want to join in. Need to be crystal clear about one thing (being Diocesan Bishop and President of the ECEW [Ecumenical Commission for England and Wales]): "intercommunion" - "please ... no."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)1 image (Bp Clark & Mgr McBride) and 2 columns of text.
the article mentions: Rev Geoffrey Cook, Rev John Gardner, Mgr. McBride, Mgr Wace.
Has liaised, earlier in the year, with Bishop Sykes[(Bishop of Ely?] and did not think to become involved in the event, either as a diocese or as a parish. John Morrill is there in his private capacity as an historian.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Agrees with Fr Rear's suggestions for 1999's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and happy for him to go ahead.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)2 versions on the same press release
pg 1 for non-weeklies e.g. EDP, Anglia TV - first paragraph: " Roman Catholics from three counties are meeting next month for the biggest ever assembly to be staged by the Diocese of East Anglia."
pg 2 for "weeklies"; first paragraph: "Wisbech [this word to be changed to suit locality] Roman Catholics are joining parishioners from three counties at the biggest ever assembly..."
Describes the need to develop a five-year strategy to alleviate the impact of the falling number of priests by inviting the laity to undertake particular roles. Mgr Paul Hypher is the assembly's coordinator.
"Over 100 Catholics came together in Suffolk for a dynamic day of spiritual refreshment at one of the oldest religious houses in England. Along with the East Anglian diocese's CHARIS team for Charismatic Renewal, the event was organised and hosted by the community of Augustinian friars at Clare Priory, Suffolk ... ". Story continues.
image caption: "Ros Powell speaking".
Guilty Conscience - neglected you; Trials and Tribulations - Little Sisters closing convent; The Diocesan Assembly July 18 '87 - the strategy; The Nuncio's Visit 27 June '87 - to meet at Newmarket convent; Expansion; Address at Inauguration of the National Retreat Centre 8 November 1986 [extract]
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Meeting to discuss a plan. Fr Hypher: "It's not just a meeting - it's a fiesta at which we can pray, worship, discuss, meet friends ad join in social events and side-shows."
UnknownDescribes the need for laity involvement in the diocese and the assembly called by the Bishop to consider and address the issue.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Pope John Paul II and Dr Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury, will be at Assisi to pray for peace. Norwich Christian leaders will join in prayer on Saturday (25th) and Monday (27th). Service of praise to be held at Norwich Cathedral followed by a picnic; mediation and prayer at St Julian's church and the United Reform church; procession from St Peter Mancroft to Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist.
Our Lady's Shrine - Walsingham holding an all-night vigil in the Slipper Chapel and the Reconciliation chapel.
Revision of Leaflet - final draft accepted; professional production (in blue ink) for better impact; Mr Mellamphy contacted to do a line drawing
Pilgrimage Walk - secretary to publicise the event; discussion on other arrangements
AOB - Covenant Players had offered do a play (for £60 + board) on any topic - will contact the for later; bequest offer
Proposed Ecumenical centre - viability of having a centre and a shrine; St Peter's church considered for Maritime Museum could house a Theological Museum and a shrine?
Leaflet - Ipswich Typing Bureau - quality & cost for the leaflet
Pilgrimage Walk - numbers down on last year; poor support from Catholic clergy; not enough preparation
Day of Recollection - theme discussion; lunch arrangements as for last year
AOB - Mr Smith's book; Mr Mellamphy almost completed prototype statue
Subscriptions - Subscription to £2; Newsletter to £3
Bishop and Clergy Support - Fr McBride & Dr Heley met; Bishop will support shrine in principal but not financially; advised that the Guild look very carefully at any hire contract
AGM - general arrangements
AOB - membership drive; Walsingham Pilgrimage date; completed statue to be brought by Mr Mellamphy to the March meeting and talk about his visit to Nettuno; CTS leaflet opportunity; view the redundant churches with new committee after the AGM
Revision of Leaflet - Final drafting given to Dr Heley and Mr Sime
Letter to the Bishops - decided against sending a letter; need to establish the venture first; examine other ventures for lessons; need to obtain backing from influential people on the ecclesiastic sphere
AOB - Fr Woodgate date of 23 November accepted for the quiet day
Treasurer's Report - £211 in credit but 4 accounts to be settled
Pilgrimage Walk - Catholic priests reluctant
Statue - being worked on by Mr Mellamphy
The Medallion - lowest price is 60p + VAT for 1,000; too much for the Guild - seek alternatives
Leaflet - ready this week
The Statue - model completed in clay; final version to be in wood
[Meetings - discussion on nature of meetings during the coming year; Fr McBride will talk to the Bishop about the Guild and explain that it is not in competition with Walsingham - will also establish nature of Catholic clergy support]
Day of Recollection - organised; hire the school
AOB - programme for next year; meeting venues; speakers; Mr Sime leaving Ipswich and resigning as Treasurer
9 in attendance
Quiet Day - Awaiting confirmation from Fr Elias
Ecumenical Centre - unhelpful letter from Canon Millett of St Giles about the Ecumenical Centre - to obtain report in "Church in Suffolk" instead
AOB - Pilgrimage Walk - insurance cover, similar programme to that of last year, additional detail provided; successful talk to the Ecumenical Society of the BVM; chase up subscription payment
9 in attendance
Quiet Day - Fr Elias to conduct in November
Ecumenical Centre - churches visited; St Stephen's to be a Drama Centre; St Nicholas available; sub-committee to consider the Centre: Mrs Christine Johnson, Dr M M Heley, Mrs Stella Sanderson, Miss R McCormack; Centre formed in Norwich - details to be obtained
Walsingham Pilgrimage - 14 signed up; rather full event - bring Mass forward to 12 noon; cost defrayed by Mrs Sanderson
AOB - cost of hiring halls