Dean's summary report on Aldeburgh parish. Fr Ben Hammond is happy at Aldeburgh; should address his Sunday schedule; has no financial worries. The house is well decorated and in a good state. Church has new heating being installed. Concern about influx of workers at Sizewell B (last time, for Sizewell A, this resulted in the construction of Leiston Church).
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)Topics addressed: General Comments; Statistics; Leadership; Small Groups; Future Role of Priests; Celibate and/or married clergy; Future Role of Bishops;
Role of Women
Review by [Fr Tom Murray?] completing the DEA form "Dean's Annual Report" for St Benet's Church.
Bishop's OfficeData about Aldeburgh: Last Bishop visitation 18-11-1984; present visitation 23-3-87; Last Dean's visitation 8-4-1983. Main headings: Condition of Church; Parish Registers; Record of Parishioners; General Condition of Parish Property.
McBride, Edward Rev (1919-2011)Data about Aldeburgh: Last visitation 5-4-1987; present visitation 5-10-1990. Main headings: Condition of Church; Parish Registers; Record of Parishioners; General Condition of Parish Property.
UnknownData about Aldeburgh: Last visitation 5-10-1990; present visitation 21-9-1993. Main headings: Condition of Church; Parish Registers; Record of Parishioners; General Condition of Parish Property.
Walsh, James RevData about Aldeburgh: Last visitation 5-10-1990; present visitation 21-9-1993. Main headings: Condition of Church (rest of form not completed)
Walsh, James RevCompleted questionnaire
Previous visitation - 30 January 1984 (change of PP)
Present visitation - 17 September 1984
Completed questionnaire - accompanying report on condition of property.
Previous visitation - 17 September 1984
Present visitation - 6 March 1987
Short report on the condition of the Church and the presbytery.
A number of issues identified for the church - water seepage; stonework needs attention; gas heating causes condensation and feels less warm (winter weekdays Mass offered in sacristy).
The presbytery is in good condition - rewired and redecorated (kitchen and 1 bedroom still to be redecorated)
Para 1 - Last visitation Autumn 1993; present visitation 17-4-1997.
Para 2 - PP is Fr Heath
Para 3 - short review of status of both churches
Para 4 - Registers up-to-date
Para 5 - Summary of parish and parish organisations.
Para 6 - Fr Heath & ecumenism
Para 7 - Fr Heath outline of recent activities
Summary: "A good man in his own rather quiet way... solid work in this parish which is well suited to his particular gifts"
Main report (6 pages)
Pattern of Pilgrimage - assessment of pattern and type of pilgrimages - see appendix for numbers
Events and Visitors - variety of clerical and non-clerical visitors; Major of Norwich (David Bradford) and Sheriff of Norwich (Rev Jack Burton)
Ecumenical Scene - pattern of visits by pilgrims of both churches to each Shrine now a regular feature; other details.
Farewells and Welcomes - review of staff joining and leaving; Fr Ventham left for Chicago in August.
Future Planning - 26 major day pilgrimages; visited USAF Chaplain, Fr Lattus with Mr Warwick to discuss a 50th Anniversary pilgrimage for 2nd World War.
Buildings and Maintenance - discussion of range of work required to maintain the buildings and the services to pilgrims.
Walsingham Association - outline of the state of WA - new federations; association's retreat being organised
Finance - wage increase of 6% but Wage Council laid down 10%, hence higher costs; remaining debt to the Diocese is £10,000
Conclusion - glorious weather; pilgrim numbers stable
Appendix I - Estimates of Income & Expenditure - 1989/90 (2 pages)
Appendix II - Pilgrimage Report - 1989 Season (2 pages)
Dr G R Fox FRCS confirms Cyril Banham's current health to be good following an operation and a period of convalescence
Correspondent"Owing to the ill-health of Sister Agnes OSM, I have advised her to obtain permission to break the fast before Daily Communion."
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Report on Fr Banham - progressing steadily; exercising no more than a mile a day; wound healed and no suspicion of it reopening; some phlegm and tubercle germs still present.
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Dr C T Helsham (4 The Walk, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Fair sized chest would which requires daily dressing; generally food health; but will not allow him to say Mass last Sunday. Three further months to heal. Needs first class nursing and not to return to being sole priest at Billing.
manuscript annotation: "Thanked. Have relieved Cyril B from duty of Billing. Ap 16/28"
Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Wound has almost healed. But, he has a Tubercular infection in his lungs. It is an early one and he has gone away to a sanatorium. he will not be returning to duties for 12 to 18 months.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Thanking for the report. Dec 3/28"
Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Medical Officer at the sanatorium unable to find infection in the right lung (the good one); not necessary to explore the old wound; continue TB regime; possible operation for the left lung; no idea of length of stay.
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Report addressing a proposed Education project for the Meryemana Foundation / Guild of Our Lady of Ipswich.
Three components: Adult Christian Education; Study days for schools; Local history studies
The report explores these and offers proposals for each.
Summary of the events for the section during 2001/2