1977: Rev Hillier asked to see Coldham Cottage. Rev Smith confirmed to Bishop that he has taken over from Rev Hillier. 1978: Mr F Molyneux expressed desire to be a Deacon - recommended by Fr Smith (also seen by Fr John Smith). Bishop choosy re deacons and wants Fr Smith to argue why he can't do this as a lay person. Two testimonials about Fr Smith. Bishop replies to SJ testimonial not to be too hard: ".. on his (Fr Smith) predecessor. He was, and is a holy man..". FMM Sisters to visit; Bishop aware that there are few calls in parishes for the Sisters. FR Smith writes to Sr Provincial FMM laying out ground rules for coming. He outlines these to the Bishop and says he will move out of the presbytery to make way for the Sisters - Fr Wilson is aware . Bishop wants him to go carefully and ensure a good idea is not spoilt through lack of attention to detail. 1981: 4 sisters had visited; work started on new presbytery. Chatteris problem resolved, for now. Sr Elizabeth O'Hagan & Sr Brenda Brennan (testimonials sent to the bishop to underline the asset she could be for the Diocese (XEA6 file 4 P30)). Bishop asks Fr Ray Joyce to cover in March. Fr Smith is going to USA for treatment and will stay with priests - he asks for an extension so he can rest; he suggests that a new priest should be in March next year and will help as he can. FR Smith suddenly cancelled the supply arrangements - no explanation. 1982: Some matter has come up in which Fr Smith considers the Bishop to be misinformed & ill-advised, but, the Bishop must act, so be it. Has the Bishop a chaplaincy for Fr Smith? July 1982 indication that a replacement is to be found for Fr Smith. 24-10-1982 Bishop's letter: Fr Brendan Peters unable to take the responsibility of a parish, fell sick and Fr Berrell will be taking over.1986: Misunderstandings / confrontation puzzle the Bishop who asks Fr Berrell to go easy and not confront the sisters as they say they like working in the parish with Fr Berrell. Fr Berrell explains his take on the "Nuns' Story" - things became fraught but Regional Superior stopped it all by saying that if they are to leave it must be for positive reasons not negative ones. Bishop says it can be worked out and will include Dick Wilson who is taking over as Episcopal Vicar for Finance. 1987: Fr Berrell on leaving March - by 28 Sep 1987. Bishop welcomes Rosminians' (Provincial, Augustine Little) offer to take on the pastoral aspects for March. 1988: Fr Peter Eedy is asked to take over Whittlesey/Ramsey from Fr Liam Crowley, and to contact Fr John Drury as Vicar General for Cambridge & West Suffolk.
