embossed "Bishop's House, Northampton". John Morris opens with the news that the new priest, Rev Robert Hubbersty, has arrived. He is 45 looking 50-55, and resembles three persons (Bishop Wilson, Dr Morgan and another).
He now understands about poor Neil Talbot and prays to hear of "his separation and repentance".
In reply for a clarification of the nature and extent of the faculties granted to VG [Vicar General] by the bishop. Part of the letter dealing in detail with the nature of faculty is written in Latin. VG will need to make the clergy use the form provided by the Bishop and that the written record of faculty and its execution must be sent to the Bishop for retention in the Archives.
Seen the [Husenbeth's] festivities in the Tablet. Hopes that Lady Stafford is quite recovered and all will pass off well.
Suspension of remaining Visitations in the diocese for the winter month. Authorising omission of the Deus refugium from 9th instance until further notice.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Recommends the appeal for Diocesan Funds. Have concluded the purchase of the site for the future cathedral. His own finances are heavily supported by one [unnamed] gentleman who has invested money to support the Bishop and two others. Management of the Fund will be by the newly instituted Finance Commission - comprising Canons Oleron, Eccles and Seed.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)For text see links in Sources below. Nb. The printed text varies slightly from that in the link.
Pg 3: Manuscript note "Circular. Very Revnd, Will you be right enough to read the Encyclical letter of the Holy father at the principal mass in your church next Sunday, the 2nd of Lent? Yrs faithfully in X / + Francis Kervil Amherst"
Pg 4: Addressed to Husenbeth postmarked Ipswich 29 February 1860
The unseasonable weather gives rise to serious apprehensions with regard to the harvest. Prayer in Mass and in the flock's petitions for the desired end.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Lent Pastoral letter. Dispensations for Lent 1861
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Part 1 - words of the petition; then signatures
Part 2 - Directions on creating and presenting a petition
manuscript annotation: "The Petition from Cossey was signed by myself [Husenbeth] and 82 men and grown up boys"
Lent pastoral plus dispensations for 1862
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Explains that the pro-Cathedral is inadequate for space and that Pope Pius IX has twice said "Build a Cathedral. The second time the Pope added that he'd allow a seven year Indulgence to any who, by any means, helps to build a cathedral on the land the Bishop has bought.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)The Bishops' meeting on 13th will discuss matters of grave importance to Catholics. Hence request the prayer "de Spiritu Sancto" be recited in Mass.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Bishops are unanimous in their disapproval of establishing a Catholic College at any of the Protestant Universities. Parents need to be dissuaded from sending their Catholic children to such universities.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Covering letter for two petitions [see later]; form [not present] to be returned regarding baptisms and marriages; suggestion by the Lady Abbess and Community at East Bergholt for the erection of a memorial to Bishop Wareing in the Abbey grounds.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)page1: directions for completion and delivering the petition
page2: petition regarding the education of the catholic poor children. manuscript annotation [Husenbeth?]: "The Petition from Cossey has 50 signatures and was sent for presentation to the Lord Petre and Mr Howes MP
Cholera and Cattle-plague now gone, authorising the discontinuance of the "Deus Refugium" prayer. Tell the flock that Fasting and Abstinence recommence from the date of this letter.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Lent pastoral plus dispensations for 1868
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Lent pastoral plus dispensations for 1868
Bishop's OfficeApostolic Letter, “Aeterni Patris”, from Pius IX given on 23 July 1868.
Calling clergy to the the First Vatican Council.
Prayers for the preservation of the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Latin document
"Reply of the Holy Father to the Address presented to his Holiness by the Priests of England and Scotland, on the Fiftieth Anniversary of his First Mass." Addressed to Archbishop Henry Manning in Westminster
Latin document [not translated]
Correspondent