Cake cutting. Cake on a table in the foreground, Bishop Smith and a lady are sharing a knife to cut one half of a cake whilst a lady in a red jacket cuts the other half. The scene seems to be a hall with a priest nearby and others gathered to observe.
reverse: "St Benets / Beccles 1977"
2 articles in one cutting.
Article 1: "Remote working members of the Diocese of East Anglia Curia met in-person for the first time in 18 months earlier this month and had plenty of catching up to do." story continues.
image of group
Article2: "tributes have been paid to Deacon Michael Wells, who served the parish of St Benet's, Beccles, for 30 years, and who died at the age of 75 at the James Paget Hospital, Gorleston, on 13th October." story continues
image captioned: "Michael with his wife Hillary: 'He was a rock-like figure and gave much good advice to the parish'".
"SPECIAL PROTECTION has been given to a church in rural Suffolk that until recently was cared for by the Benedictines of Downside Abbey. St Benet's Minster, Beccles, has been listed as Grade II* by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The listing, announced on 19 January by Historic England, means that the church is now protected, and will be eligible for government grants." Story continues
image caption: "St Benet's Minster, Beccles"
The Great Triduum; Walsingham and Easter TV Mass, parish participation in Diocesan Pilgrimage; The Permanent Deacon - guidance of Mgr J Drury and Mgr Tony Philpot, 3 year training programme being established; The Place of Women in the Church - promotion of women in the life of the Diocese and parishes, woman priests a last straw for our anglican brothers; Anglican Reconciliation - not easy for either side; New Financial Responsibilities; We, the Priests - brutal attack on Fr Michael Clothier in Beccles, Paul Hypher ordination in 1994, Mgr Michael Cassidu as Emeritus Chancellor; The Diocesan 'Team' - next Bishop will be reassured by the 'service to the Diocese'; More? - Bill Mason to be ordained as our second former anglican priest
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Correspondence regarding St Benet's, Beccles
Rejects Downside Provincial (Abbot H E Moore) suggestion that Beccles district and Diss district should come under one priest at Bungay. Rather the Bishop will keep to the current boundaries - Diss and west of railway line will be Beccles' area. Asks the Abbot to appoint a priest to serve Beccles and start a mission there - may reside at Bungay for now.
Riddell, Arthur George Rev (1836-1907)No surprise that he should be relieved of Billing. Pleased that Fr Sammons is taking over - Mrs Wickham, the housekeeper will go to Fr Sammons. Hopes the Bishop is getting over his own operation.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)No longer a resident of Beccles - hence tenders his resignation as Diocesan representative on the Catholic Scouts & Guides Advisory Council.
CorrespondentLeave during August for a vacation. Faculties required for Fr Rockcliff (Menervia Diocese).
manuscript annotation: "Granted. Wrote to Rockcliff accordingly. Aug 5/28"
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)Requesting faculties for Fr Helsham when attending the Convent and for confessions at church.
manuscript annotation: "Granted Dec 15/28."
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)Writing from Cook's Hill Mundesley. Expects to be returning to Beccles next moth. Feeling well and strong. Has enjoyed his stay - meeting many interesting people from nearly every profession.
manuscript annotation: "Answrd: Congrats. Wonder if your medical condition will allow you to do a little work, not alone, but under a congenial Rector! Apr 24/29"
Permission to hold a mission. Fr Prime, Redemptorist, will need faculties.
Manuscript annotation: "Granted. Apr 24/29"
Leave of absence request for time in August. Faculties and duplication requested for Fr Helsham.
manuscript annotation: "faculties granted for Nuns, duplication for Fr Helsham SJ July 23/29"
Writing from the Presbytery at Southwold. Could not get to Going to Mundesley as mother and sister have Scarlet Fever - Beccles is full of it and Glandular fever which in many cases has been fatal!!! Same last year. Will get to Mundesley as soon as he can and send the report on. Fr Mason has been given the Bishop's message.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Room at Gillingham acceptable. Upgrading to a parochial church until Beccles is opened? H Sec will have to permit it to be opened as an oratory. Fr Ford is to be the first incumbent at Beccles. Things to be done:
- as Kenyons not to be permanently at Gillingham until 1890, manage as best we can
- Fr Ford to "beg" for £700 to complete house
- Supply for Fr Guy to mix begging with vacation
- Fr Ford to be in residence from start of Lent 1890
Provincial sanctions all these arrangements[?] - has commission Fr Guy to build the house as Fr Ford is fund raising.
"St Benet's Priory" foundation stone [brick] to be laid on 21st and ready for occupation in January 1890.
Mr Kenyon has given £500 towards the house plus £100 per annum for the priest of Beccles provided Mass is said at Gillingham two days a week. Fr Ford then in good position to start free from debt.
Writing from the Presbytery at Southwold. Motored to Mundesley by sister and husband - went via Norwich and North Walsham - 40 miles in 1 3/4 hours. Report is good - sending it on [not present]. Beccles is full of illness, severe and very infectious. Fr Campbell back from holiday.
manuscript annotation: "To remain another month at Southwold & then report to Dr who hopes then to give him a clean bill of health Oct 3/29".