Diocese of Northampton Newspaper - one edition for whole of Diocese (Multiple wrap pages for each geographic area seems to have been discontinued)
pg 1: Introduces the nature and content of a pastoral letter by Bishop Clark for Advent 1983
Dowsey, Gary Rev (1955-)Page 1: Petition text: loss of daily Mass and related devotions following proposed re-alignment of parish boundaries; much fund-raising done for the Church; Rural nature of Downham Market parish would make it difficult for a priest based at Swaffham. Hence request the Bishop reverse the decision affecting Downham parish
Page 2: 1 copy of petition names - column 1 35 names; column 2 32 names
Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk on the 25th anniversary of CAFOD. Said Mass at St John the Baptist, preached at Thetford, held a question and answer session.
Unknown"Papal envoy Archbishop Luigi Barbarito brought with him the devotion of the Pope when he visited the Roman Catholic national shrine at Walsingham on Wednesday." Various individuals met the envoy when at the shrine.
Eastern Daily PressGiven by Fr Dowsey: The assistant priest at Newmarket is now on indefinite leave from the diocese after discussions with Bishop Clark.
manuscript annotation: "Statement issued for the 'News of the World' (Wed April 17 1985)"
Ecumenism is keynote to the pro-nuncio's visit to East Anglia. Ecumenical service held at St John's Cathedral.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)The news release is a statement from Bishop Clark in "response to the decision by Rt Re Peter Nott, Bishop of Norwich, not to proceed with the setting up of an Inter-Church High School in Gorleston".
pg1: Bp Clark statement/press release
pg2: Copy of Bp Nott statement withdrawing from the joint project
1 large image of children from St Thomas More Middle School gathered around the East Anglia banner.
2 columns of text
short article on the pastoral letter given by Bishop Clark
Eastern Daily PressText of Pastoral Letter [not present] to be read in Churches on 6 January 1985.
Bishop Clark tells the young generation this weekend "It is time to stop moaning and repeating deadly phrases: 'It's boring...'"
Cambridge Evening News article: outlines a "mystery" about the whereabouts of Fr Roy Gathercole. Fr Marsh, Newmarket is to give the congregation an explanation on Sunday.
Cambridge NewsBishop announcing an arrangement to use Ely Cathedral's Lady Chapel for Sunday Mass, at the invitation of the Dean and Chapter. St Etheldreda Church is being repaired following storm damage. Fr Brendan Peters did not accept this need but the Bishop made arrangements through the Chancellor, Canon Paul Taylor.
Manley, Robert Rev (-1983)[undated; unattributed]
A short history from 1850 to 1986; interchurch movement with Bishop Clark as leader
article reporting on the mass and attendance by church leaders in Norwich
Eastern Evening News (1882-)[undated; unattributed]
Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk to say thanks for the diocese's support for CAFOD.
Note on Mass of Thanksgiving and attendance by church leaders in Norwich
Catholic HeraldItem demanding the real reason for the removal of Fr Oswald Baker be made known by the Bishop Alan Clark of Northampton. Addresses the use of the Tridentine Rite (in use for centuries) which Vatican II has overturned. Defends Fr Baker as an example of unity, veneration and holiness.
signature block: Joseph Harley - Dell Cottage, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
manuscript note: "For your Lordship's information, [signed] illegible"
A report on the permission to be ordained for a married man as a Catholic priest. Date not yet set for the ordination.
Catholic Herald[undated; unattributed]
Description of the day of prayer, starting and finishing at the two cathedrals in Norwich. Two pupils will meet the pope as representatives of the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.