Embossed: "Catholic Church / Sudbury / Suffolk"
Benedict XV (1854-1922)Having returned from Rome - the place of saints - describes his approach to St Peter's and seeing the Pope carried through the crowds. Turns to the season of Lent and asks that the brethren comply with the rules of the church. Dispensations for Lent listed.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Pope Pius IX has asked for public prayers for Peace in Christendom. Recital of nominated prayers at appropriate times will gain and Indulgence and a Plenary Indulgence.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)refers to a state of affliction Italy which the Bishops wish to to encourage the Catholics in England to dedicate Rosary Sunday to the general supplication for the Throne of Grace in behalf of the Holy Father.
p.s. "A pastoral would have been written, but the determination of the Bishops was only communicated to me this morning"
He has, this morning, been called to go to Rome to attend the Consistories (on 22nd & 24th). Canon Danell, VG, has full powers for all cases likely to arise. Expect to return before end of June. Pray for Fr Vernon, a young and edifying priest, of Guernsey who is lately deceased.
manuscript annotation [Bishop Grant's hand?]: "Your letter arrived i a box from Arundel today [?]. I cannot get it open before I start. You may wish to open the enclosed. Keep it till I return"
Compliments slip: Bishop Secretary: "Tony Sketch will arrange to deliver the enclosed - less the carbon - to all Downham Market parishioners when he distributes his invitations to the real Mass."
Page 1: letter to the congregation at Downham Market - explaining, now that the legal procedure is over, the sorrow he feels in acting against Fr Baker. Obedience to the Holy Father means accepting the changes away from the Tridentine Mass. Expects support for Fr Sketch. Notes of explanation included.
Page 2-3: Notes headed: "1. Your present position"; "2. The Missal of Pope Paul VI"; "3. The Bishop's dealings with Fr Baker"
Covering letter for Decree; Fr Baker has the right to appeal to Rome.
Grant, Charles Alexander Rev LCL BA (1906-1989)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)Using 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)Announcing 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]"
Requesting a collection for the Poor School Committee on 24th inst. This is in response to an encyclical requesting support.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)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"
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 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"
Pg1: introduction to Encyclical [consideration of the BV Mary being of Immaculate Conception]
Pg2: Encyclical
Pg3-4: Pastoral letter - the month of May, being dedicated to BV Mary, is time to pray for this announcement, sets out six requirements
now established Diocesan Council, Senate of Priests - clarity in what is to be done; first Christmas together makes this Advent special; enabling services of Reconciliation - no arrogance in giving God's forgiveness - not for us to judge adapt to the new rite of confession; many Chistmas presents in the Diocese in the form of cathechists, students for the priesthood, teachers, families; writing form Rome, not far from the Pope - both wanting peace and unity.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Latin document [not translated]
CorrespondentSide 1: Italian [not translated] manuscript [probably a copy of the original - not headed nor embossed, letter addressed to Husenbeth]
Side 2: "Letter from Rome deciding that a VG cannot communicate to other priests a Bishop's Papal Faculties. Nb. Duplicating in cases of grave urgency does not require the Pope's leave: therefore a VG can grant it." Addressed to "The Very Reverend / Provost Husenbeth DD VG / Cossy / Norwich
heading: "The Cardinal Archbishop communicates to the Clergy of the Archdiocese for their guidance the following documents received from the Holy See"
Cardinal Barnabo writes from 8 York Place, London to Cardinal Wiseman, Westminster, a letter in Italian [not all translated] [opening sentence: "The abuse taking place in England, which a few months later was denounced to the Holy See, of mixed marriages in which the catholic party usually is dragged to renew consent before the heretical minister...]
An "Instructio" follows written in Latin [not translated]
Ad Lima; A Preacher of Unity; Return - from Rome; 1983; The Sick & Weary; Your Vocation;
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)