Part 1: suspends the need for fasting and abstinence during the "dreadful scourge of Cholera".
Asks [Dr Husenbeth] to communicate this to the priests of Norwich and Mgr Taylor of Thetford. Writing so because of a delay in documents returning from Rome.
Has appealed to the Pope to allow fewer [no?] meetings as most priest live more than 100 miles away and it is not practicable to call meetings in the current circumstances. Despite Monsignor Bernabo refusing to present it to the pope, Bishop Wareing will proceed anyway. Perplexed and distressed by the state of Lord Shrewbury's affairs. Cannot keep borrowing £217 per year to keep missions afloat. "Our poor diocese was never in a more embarrassing and trying position"
With the cessation of Cholera requests the Te Deum to be said or sung after mass. fasting/abstinence duties resume.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Lent Pastoral Letter
manuscript annotation: "With Dr Briggs kindest regards"
Pope Pius IX has extended Easter Communion to include Ash Wednesday and Low Sunday.
Two paragraphs on those who may be relieved of fasting/abstinence requirements.
Lent Pastoral Letter.
Bishop's OfficeLent Pastoral Letter.
Bishop's OfficeAnnouncing that on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Pope Pius IX has "declared and defined" that alone of the children of Adam, Mary was exempted from the "unhappy legacy of sin".
manuscript annotation: "This Pastoral was composed by the Very Rev. Canon Morris, he himself informed me. F.C.H [Husenbeth]"
Bishop Thomas Joseph Brown issued this instruction on mixed marriages as increasing numbers of Catholic-Protestant marriages were taking place in England and Wales. These caused concern to the Catholic clergy, as the Catholic partners may be influenced by their Protestant spouses and eventually abandon their faith.
This instruction provided guidance on how to handle mixed marriages. It emphasised the importance of preserving the Catholic faith in these marriages and urged Catholic partners to do all they could to ensure that their children were raised as Catholics.
The instruction also provided guidance on the proper way to celebrate mixed marriages, emphasizing the importance of obtaining a dispensation from the bishop and requiring the non-Catholic partner to sign a written agreement promising to respect the Catholic faith and to allow the Catholic partner to practice their religion.
Bishop's OfficeUsing a normal letter form instead of Pastoral to raise issues:
- frequently called to aid struggling missioners due to their small and poor congregations
- ecclesiastical students expenses
- expense of maintaining an agent in Rome
- debt incurred personally to meet the non-payment for 3 years of the pensions due to 4 missions.
He does this to demonstrate there is reason behind requests / appeals to the charity of congregations.
p.s. pray for the souls of those who have died in the war; be sure to register your chapel as a place of Catholic Worship in the light of the forthcoming Charitable Trusts Bill
Table of Congregational Contributions and Disbursements
addressed: "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth DD / Cossey / Norwich"
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)New Ritual is authorised and adopted throughout the diocese. Forms as prescribed by the New Ritual are to be used for registering baptisms, confirmations, marriages and deaths. Mixed marriages - handling them and ensuring the promises are obtained with regard to children.
p.s Monthly meeting of the Diocesan Chapter will be followed by a general meeting of the clergy. Dinner at 3.
Appeal for Diocesan Funds. Notes that contributions of Messrs Cuddon Brothers [£75/5/0] and E Trafford Esq [£100/0/0] together are half of the overall collections for the parishes. This helped considerably and meant no second collection was required.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Lenten address; rules for Birmingham Jubilee; dispensations for lent
Bishop's OfficeThe Royal Commission are inquiring into the state of popular education in England. They approached the Catholic Poor Schools Committee and were asked to have Catholic representation in the Commission. This was rejected. The Bishop is advising care and to only allow usual Catholic inspectors into the schools.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)The Royal Commission are inquiring into the state of popular education in England. They approached the Catholic Poor Schools Committee and were asked to have Catholic representation in the Commission. This was rejected. The Bishop is advising care and to only allow usual Catholic inspectors into the schools.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)The good Shepherd knows his sheep. The Bishop declares that from 2nd Sunday after Easter ("Bonus Pastor Sunday") he will start a Visitation which will remain open until he declares it closed. "The Bishop will therefore diligently visit the Church, the Presbytery, the Schools, the Cemetery and everything therein contained, and will examine the sacred vessels and furniture, the Altars, tabernacles, and whatever belongs to the worship of God or the administration of the sacraments." Visitation will be announced and confirmations should be arranged for then.
To the clergy: have ready two sheets of foolscap containing - a return for 1958 of Marriages, Baptisms, Conversions, Easter Communions, Deaths; list of details of mass obligations; List of all documents relating to the Mission; Statement of Mission . School property; Account of all debts and liabilities; Mission 1958 income/expenditure balance sheet; same for Schools; exact inventory of Church, Sacristy, House and Schools.
Collection for the Poor School Committee.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Canon Bignall writing from Oscott, conveying the Fathers of the Synod desire that their clergy to recite certain prayers in thanksgiving of the restoration of peace.
CorrespondentMeeting with the clergy gave the opportunity for the renewal of missionary faculties and withdrawal of those not granted in writing.
Difficult question of the Sacrament of Marriage and how many decrees relating to this are not widely known. Clandestine marriages were addressed through decree form the Council of Trent and has been promulgated many Catholic countries [lists them] and not others including England. There are problems in parishes where clandestine [mixed] marriages are now an impediment because of the decree. There follows a set of arguments quoting passages in Latin citing authorities dating back to at least 1683. Specific extract form the Bishop of Southwark to his clergy dated 1 November 1855.
Advises on the form or request for a dispensation in marriage, especially being satisfied that certain pre-conditions have been met.
Form 1 - Application for Dispensation for a mixed marriage [in Latin]
Form 2 - Application for a Dispensation in the case of diriment impediment, when both parties are Catholics [in Latin]
Form 3 - Application for a Dispensation in the case of diriment impediment, when one of the parties is not Catholic[in Latin]
pg 10 [60] includes manuscript notes.
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)