Letter from Gambling - Wells getting cold feet - not use them after Christmas. Walsingham Trust will be in place to ensure the Appeal is pursued. Laurie Tanner's (General Secretary of the Catenians) devastating constructive criticism has been very helpful. Can't be with you because at Lowestoft to bless the new cemetery.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop of Nottingham pleased with his commemorative medal. It will have an honoured place amongst the memorabilia in Bishop's House.
McGuiness, James Rev (1925-2007)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.
Draft document establishing a Charity with a Trust Fund
Witham, Weld and CoBr John Hawkes SFO, permanent deacon of the archdiocese of Westminster, is to be employed by the Shrine as Bursar from 1 April 1981. Will be on permanent loan to RCDEA with permission of the Cardinal
Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSMList of present members of the Finance Board:
Rt Rev Charles Alexander Grant, Bishop and President of the Trustee
Rt Rev Alan Charles Clark, Assistant Bishop
Rt Rev Frank Diamond, Vicar General
Rt Rev Arthur T Brewer, Canon
Very Rt Rev Anthony Hulme, Canon
Very Rt Rev Noel Burditt, Canon
Very Rt Rev Gerard E Roberts, Canon
Rev Gerald William Moorcraft, Diocesan Treasurer and Secretary of the Trustee
Offers three separate options for wording of clauses in a Will:
- For a Legacy
- For one hundred Masses
- For a foundation of 4 Masses
Proceed to draft Trust Deed. Not it will only contain the funds form the appeal. May need to vest property in the Trust. Money advanced for essential building at the Slipper Chapel ; Diocese will recover these from the appeal.
Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)Fr Wilson is the successor to Fr Hughes as the Administrator for the Children;s Society. He cannot find any photographs of Bishop Youens, although he is sure that Mgr Diamond will have informed Mr Fisher that a picture hangs in the dining room in the Bishop's House, Northampton.
Wilson, Peter John Rev MA FCASide 1: Enclosed explains itself. No need to reply to Mr Webb.
Side 2: Manuscript draft of letter sent to Ministry of Works (Inspectorate of Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings)
Meeting with Mr Henderson and Mr Gambling. Requesting confirmation that Michael Kelleher should prepare a draft Trust Deed for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and therefore supply the property deeds.
on reverse: manuscript draft for response to Kelleher.
Trust Deed draft appended. Once agreed it will have to be sent to the Charity Commissioners
Manuscript annotation: "Dear Mr Kelleher, Thank you for your letter sending the draft Trust Deed. The Bishop and I find it very satisfactory. Yours sincerely".