Writing to Myles Osborne (Diocesan Financial Administrator): Clarifying the position with regard to the Estates Funds and the ability to retain Church, Presbytery and House. Necessary to meet tax liabilities consequently the House (40 Manor Road) will have to be sold but need the Bishop's urgent consent to proceed.
Berry & Walton (1983-2018)To Dersingham Trustee (Stuart Grant): usual for the Bishop to decide on dedication. Must admit to being puzzled by the large vote for Sts Peter and Paul.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Writing to Catholic Group in Dersingham. General position remains it being impossible to envisage a priest appointed to Dersingham. A retired priest is a retired priest. Very keen to help the Catholics at Gaywood who have a heavy debt for their new church. Regret that Miss Insley did not see the growth of Lynn as in need of her generosity.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)manuscript annotation: "26-I-88 Our letters crossed - but are, I think, substantially the same".
Off to Peru soon. Outlines the parameters in the design of a church with associated priest's bungalow. Dersingham is in the Hunstanton parish and therefore its monies will be subsumed into that account. Whilst Fr Flynn's personal expenses will be quite small, need to consult Fr Nesden about the expenses for running the church from parish funds.
Fr Nesden is your parish priest; happy for Dersingham to be in the care of Fr Flynn. No problems in saying Mass. Don't go too fast about "Proposed new Church Building" - some prior discussion is necessary.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Property transfer to Diocese of east Anglia trustee soon. Fr Nesden has a convert Anglican clergyman looking after house, church and grounds (Andrew Kingcomb). Do not wish to install a priest at Dersingham so for now I need to halt your initiative. Fr Charles Howarth says Sunday mass at Dersingham.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Apologies for late reply - contracted Washington DC 'flu.
Already said in 1988 that the building can commence; St Cecilia is an appropriate dedication; need definition of transference of site etc. and monies remaining.
".. I cannot envisage and 'independent' church owned and managed by an independent group!! There has to be a cut off point when it passes legally n to the hands of the Diocese."
Mr Duffin left in November and is succeeded by Myles Osborne.
Letter based on Insley Will notes by Fr P Wilson. "But, after consultation, my advisors do not see the likelihood of our undertaking the construction of a church - at least in the foreseeable future."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)The Dedication set us on the road of mission rather than maintenance. You will have the procedures for transferring property, funds, etc. to the Diocese. The solicitors are Witham Weld.
CorrespondentFollow on from Matt Duffin's letter. "I'm inclined to adopt a more expansive plan even though it excludes significant savings." "(...keeping in mind that Miss Insley's house will be transferred to the Diocese)."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Plans very acceptable; depressed by the rising costs; but expects a "worthy" building. Bishop's thoughts on the position of Blessed Sacrament is known to the Architect.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop Clark to Vicar General, Mgr James Dunn, Liverpool Diocese). The diocese could not make provision for this "unnecessary" church and the trustees would have to find a priest to staff it. A private enterprise which has been costly in time to ensure it will eventually come under the Diocesan Trust, etc. Not advisable to include in your Ad Clerum.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Passes on the comments from Witham Weld. The Trustees need to decide what they want to do. Before they approach an architect, he has costs associated with a 100 seat church with parish/social room.
Duffin, Matthew CJenny Standing signing on behalf of Richard Wilson (Episcopal Vicar for Finance) - project has approval to proceed.
Wilson, Richard Rev ( -2010)Financial position with respect to the new church. Design to minimise ongoing maintenance costs; needs to be a surplus of funds for investment to meet these. Check with Miss Insley's trustees. Requests statement of costs and projected cost estimates.
Duffin, Matthew CCopy of will enclosed [not present] - aspects highlighted regarding building of a church being proposed by trustees in Dersingham. Questions about how the trust funds might be handled.
Duffin, Matthew CDersingham Catholic Group (Chair, C Handley): canvassed the Dersingham Catholics and produced a list of saints names for the Church with number of votes for each - a total of 48 votes. This has been discussed with Frs Nesden and Flynn. Church drawings should be ready in Autumn.
CorrespondentMeeting points:
Fr Flynn established in Dersingham; Growth in the area to 9000 by 1991; go-ahead on building the church; Bishop to advise Architects; Priest's maintenance fund being set up and will transfer to Diocese; Bishop cannot guarantee to appoint a priest to Dersingham so the Catholic group will have responsibility. Press release attached.
St Cecilia's Church Committee describe a number of factors which convince them that a resident priest is needed for Dersingham: the departure of Andrew Kingcomb leaves a large gap as he fulfilled many roles - organist, Eucharistic minister, religious instruction for children; Fr Nesden is not well and needs support for the Parish; accommodation is available and can only be occupied by a priest; they believe that Fr Charles Howarth (from the Convent of The Daughters of Jesus, Great Massingham) would be interested in parochial duties.
CorrespondentBull of Erection for a new Mission in Dersingham under the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and Saint Edmund, Hunstantion.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)