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Re Will of Mrs Ten Broeck. Enclosed letter from Mrs T. B. asking Diocese to undertake promises to Fr Allen. Gives details of her original promise, the degree of her fulfilment & amount owing Diocese. Bequest to March is generous but will not reimburse Diocese.

letter requesting numerous petitions to be sent to Houses of Parliament regarding Education proposals. Particular concern about Oxford and Cambridge Universities "and their special dangers to faith and morals".

Letter to Bishop Parker describing state of Chatteris property which he visited "on my way home". Generally poor condition with much damp in the walls. Mr Dodds , Clerk of the Council and Secretary of the Friends Meeting Society (who are selling the chapel - valued at £250) showed him around and admitted no repairs done for 17 years. Builder in contention to buy would probably out bid the church. Canon Malone & Canon Hunting agree that they should not proceed further. So has stopped a bid and put Withams on standby. Fr Collins could not contact Fr Gaffney by telephone.

Bishop Parker to Fr Gaffney returning his enclosures and authorising £4000 loan to be made. Bishop trusts he can meet commitments, not knowing how Fr Gaffney stands.

Bishop writes: Dispensation for Banns for Durkin & Clark; Not enough RC children for a teacher; visitation: after his holiday on 9 September & stay overnight, plenary indulgence to attend Mass, available for parishioners to talk to in private, simple rite, no throne.

Bishop writes: included copy of letter to Mr Osborne (Director of Education, Isle of Ely Council) ; received plans of a church which would be suitable for March - St Mary's Littleborough (nr Rochdale); Lost a pair of grey old kid gloves in presbytery or at Parson's.

Bishop writes: Herewith 60 mass intentions. Fr Burditt away. Addressing of envelope for Controller for petrol application. Dispensation for banns can be given but need names & other details & documentation. Fr Joseph Hury faculty. Southwark offers catholic teacher if you have enough children; contact Fr Ruddenham know. Visitation in September/ 15 October gets too dark early.

Bishop writes: Glad to hear Fr Lydiate is arranging a Mission with the Redemptorists; but do ensure he gets a hall large enough. Bishop's itinerary includes staying with Ollard in Wisbech & before that in Cambridge. Asks Fr Lydiate to be confessor for Wisbech Convent.

Can send more masses. Receipt for £100 - 3% interest every half year. Huntingdon is to be in Cambridge Deanery. Still agitated about St Neots' debt. Sorting out King's Cliffe masses - stipends will come eventually.

Mr G Webb is making a window for Slipper Chapel, Walsingham. Stated that the chapel is excluded from the Ancient Monuments Act, however, notices have been served on the Bishop that churches have been scheduled under the Town & Country Planning Act 1947, Section 7.
The Bishop explains that work needs to be done to preserve the buildings and render them useful. Asks for an "interview" to discuss the proposals for work.

Bishop writes: Would Mr Osborne (Director of Education, Isle of Ely Council) permit RC children to attend religious education prior to school start (9.45am). Been done elsewhere successfully where there is no denominational school; especially when there are a number of evacuees. Reassuring for them.

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.

Responding to Julie C Bell, the Bishop acknowledges that the diocese must commit to its mission to care for the elderly, accessing whatever material help there is. He has directed Fr Peter Wilson to set up a Diocesan Commission to liaise with Social Services and address care of the elderly. He is impressed by the happiness of those in sheltered housing, but wonders whether the specific provision of a Diocesan Home would be appropriate given resources, etc. He thanks her for reminding him of "our overall commitments". The CWL have a house in Ipswich (St Anne's House, Burrington Street) which would be worth investigating.

Rev Dowsey replies to Mrs Richardson and thanks the parish for their donation towards transport costs at St Bede's. Further information on the situation might be obtained from Mgr Hypher (Diocesan Commissioner for Schools in Cambridgeshire).

Will request Fr Rogers to contact the candidate and discuss.

Offering an appointment to discuss his wish to serve in the RAF as a Chaplain.

Enjoyed the visit and left tired but up-lifted and encouraged. Visit to the sick and housebound and Hinchingbrook - very moving. Look forward to your news from the RAF.

Permission to confirm an individual

Enjoyed his visit to Huntingdon and that with John and Norma Major [MP, Huntingdon]. Passed invoice for your studies for payment.

Confirmations went well. Looked after by David Baker. Informal ceremony before mass with the Diocesan Medal given to Mrs Louis Smith. Looking forward to your induction in Ely on 6th November.