Expounding on the duty of a Bishop [as Vicar Apostolic to the Central District] and the need for a Vicar General to be available when the Bishop is away. Therefore he has appointed Dr Weedall to this postion. Names the members of his Council.
signed William Bernard, Bishop of Hetalona, and Vicar Apostolic for the Central District.
Explanation of a desire for the Central District to be placed under the patronage of the BV Mary; includes his letter to Rome which referes to an audience with Pius IX on 30 July 1848 in which assent was given to the petition. Latin version of letter at annex. Goes on to reflect that perhaps England as Mary's Dowry could once more become a fact.
Ullathorne, William Bernard Rev OSB (1806-1889)Pope Pius IX has written in his encyclical letter on Immaculate Conception giving the power to introduce the office and Mass of the Immaculate Conception as used in Rome, to the Eastern District. Indulgences are to be obtained.
addressed to "The Very Rev / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
Pg1-4: Pastoral letter introduces the idea that a new formal administrative structure is required for the London District, and acts as a covering letter for the actual Statute. Whilst dated 1 January it was not published until 1 July 1850 and the postscript states that it has all wroked well after 6 months. It names the priests who are to form the Council of Administration.
Pg5-12: "Statute of Institution and Organisation of Councils for the better administration of the London District"
Inside cover signed by Husenbeth
Bound copies of 102 separate documents (numbered in red crayon at the head of the first page).
Most were sent through the post and carry remnants of wax seals, postal stampings, stamps.
Pastoral leter for Lent with dispensations set out.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Sets out the problems with the scare resource of priests oin the district. The seminary of St Felix has not yet happened but it is felt that the Eastern District needs its own means of training priests. Sets out 7 steps in his plan for growing the education fund.
Insert - [folded so difficult to read all the words] asking for extra exertions by the clergy for the annual collection for the EDF [Education Development Fund] which is currently languishing through diminishing and inadequate donations.
Return of the Pope to Rome after exile. Prayers for the restoration of the Pope.
addressed to "The Very Rev. F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
Pope Pius IX has returned to Rome after his exile - every church shoudl sing the "Te Deum" and change the prayers.
addressed to "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
The Trinity Sunday collection last year was £596 8s 4 3/4d.
Pg4: Table of collection in the Church and Chapel Fund 1849; Fund income & expenditure
The Eastern District has been criticised for its lack of public spirit and exertion with regard to its support for the Poor School Committee - however, these are very small and poor congregations. Clergy can use the letter [not generally for the public] to stimulate zeal and liberality. Pope has allowed indulgences to begained subject to the stated conditions.
addressed to "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
Appeal for the Committee for Poor Schools.
Wiseman, Nicholas Patrick Stephen Rev (1802-1865)Covering note for Pope Pius IX decree
The Decree [in Latin] dated 10 August 1849 - commanding a second Festival of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord (first Sunday of July)
consequent revised timetable for July & August 1850
addressed: "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
Announcing his position as Cardinal Priest and assignment, by the Pope, to the Archdiocese of Westminster. "Catholic England has been restored to its orbit in the ecclesiastical firmament, ..."
addressed to "The Rev Mr Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich
Inside cover signed by Husenbeth
Bound copies of 64 separate documents (numbered in red crayon at the head of the first page).
Most were sent through the post and carry remnanents of wax seals, postal stampings, stamps.
Announcing the restoration to England of her Catholic Hierarchy and thence the creation of the Diocese of Northampton. refers to the present "outbreak of indignant feeling" ... "something a little short of insanity". Asks what danger the Catholics present to the Crown and country. The Holy See having take care to avoid infraction of the law and give no umbrage to the British Government.
addressed to "The Very Reverend, H C Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich"
annotation "With Bishop Wareing's kind regards".
Announcing the restoration to England of her Catholic Hierarchy. Provides a discussion of the difficulties past and present associated with this situation
Bishop's OfficeAn extraordinary Jubilee announced by the Pope on 23rd June 1850. Touches on the [re]establishment of the Hierarchy. 18th December to be a collection for the orphanages at Norwood and North Hyde established following the deliverance from Cholera.
addressed to "The Very Reverend, H C Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich"
The Jubilee year delayed by the exile of the Pope from his throne and see, is the current year. Lays out the good works required to benefit from the Jubilee. Also details the prayers required including the Litany of Our Lady of Loretto.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)[an insert to the pastoral letter]
Asks that the pastoral letter is not copied nor passed to others because the public press makes unfair use of what is published. Cardinal intends to take possession of the See at St George's on 6 December at 11am - invitation extended.