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GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-1 · Item · 29-3-1917
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Cpt. M Middleton for Major-General i/c Administration Eastern Command writes that 126 RC soldiers stationed at Hemsby, Norfolk are without ministration the nearest church being at Great Yarmouth 7 miles distant. Asks the Bishop of he could suggest a means for the men to have ministration of a Priest of their faith as numbers do not warrant a full time Chaplain.

HQ Central Force & Eastern Command
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-11 · Item · 21-2-1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Shanahan informed that the dispensation document is being sent on to Rome and the reply may take weeks. Fr Middleton ("hipped by insomnia"), being done some good by this place, is keen to do supply work., and has relinquished the Superiorship of the Scottish [indecipherable] house at Craighead.

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-13 · Item · 27-4-1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Fr Thompson has been invited to represent (for the 8th year) the Council at the meeting of the Municipal Education Authorities held in Bournemouth. Fr Middleton is taking a great interest in Gorleston, making visits and visiting the sick. The full dress parade of the Boy Scouts & the Girl Guides was impressive. Fr Thompson is invited to give the address to the massed Scouts and Guides at the War Memorial on St George's day. He was also invited to become an Examiner of the Boy & Girls in the Borough competing for scholarships to Grammar and High School. He mentions all this so the Bishop knows the various activities of his clergy.

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-14 · Item · 21-10-1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Letter to Bishop about needing a dispensation form to "regularise" a mixed marriage undertaken in a Registry Office on 15 February 1916 between a Salvationist (husband) and Catholic (wife). Letter contains many details about the circumstances which may lead the couple to agree to this, but unfortunately Fr Thompson has not left any Dispensation forms.
Manuscript annotation: "Cannot do it! Sent dispensation forms"

Courtney, Timothy Rev SJ
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-16 · Item · 25-10-1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Fr Courtney enclosing Fr Freeland's letter to him, writes to the Bishop about why he did not ask for written evidence of their intent. He judges them to be sincere but the man is an impulsive and defiant character who may not take kindly to being reminded of his marriage's sterility or of his own possible impotence.

Courtney, Timothy Rev SJ
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-20 · Item · December 1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Refers to two troublesome people who want their nuptial entanglement unravelled. Elianna married in a Registry Office then separated lived apart from the man for many a year. Also, Andrew, a Scotsman, is a firm friend and will taking instruction after his marriage. Offers the Bishop Seasonal greetings. Happy to hear that Blessed Peter Canisius is to be canonised.

Convent of St Louis
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-21 · Item · December 1924
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Asks to be permitted to have Benediction twice a day during Mission. Mentions The Children of Mary (COM) who the Bishop had noticed had not donated to his fun. Fr Thompson claims they "are a poverty stricken crowd". Even so the Parish gave £6-£7. He notes the problems in the Fishing industry where local dealers cannot afford the prices asked at auction. The pope desires to canonise our martyr, Blessed Andrew Bobola.

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-22 · Item · 18-1-1925
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

requesting a dispensation to marry Caplan Valon, an officer of the Tank Corps, to Agnes Macdonald, an Australian. Fr Pace has moved on to Wardens Castle - no replacement yet. The year is the 75th anniversary of the Church (and that of the restoration of the Hierarchy). He would like to have a mission and perhaps the Bishop could rededicate the church and attend a confirmation later in the year, Autumn. Tomorrow he is giving a Triduum at Holy Rood Convent, 1 Gloucester Road, Regent's Park, London. Relates a story about a question set in a General Knowledge test: "What do the letters SJ after a name indicate? Only one answer attempted and that was 'Steeple Jack!'". A post script refers to Fr John H Pollen who has been staying with him and who has dementia. He has "quite gone" and is placed in a home - a loss to the English Martyrs Cause.

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-23 · Item · 1-2-1925
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Faculties requested for Fr Edward Rockliff as his new curate but who will be away all Lent and May. He is a propagandist for the North of the Cause of the English Martyrs. He has been giving lectures on the Reformation to Protestant Historical Societies. Fr Thompson is unsure of how useful his new curate will be to him. One of Fr Thompson's many interests and hobbies is being a member of the Guild of Adam - he explains how his lecturing style (no notes) is appreciated by the audiences who are more used to a "parsonic style of read sermons and lectures". A mission starts on Sunday and he requests a message and blessing from the Bishop.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered: Sent faculties for Fr Rockcliff and for the [illegible] supply. Sent blessing for the coming mission and comments on your lectures, Fr Adam!"

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-24 · Item · 2-3-1925
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Fr Edward Rockliff has gone North to give a retreat and some Lenten missions and has left Fr Courtney to look after two Ne Temere cases. He wants to get them to the bishop soon. He then provides some background details of each case and states that Fr Rockliff is satisfied there are no impediments to progressing. Fr Rockliff having been an Army chaplain and served at the front gave one of the parties a good talking to, it is expected that this man will now behave himself.
Manuscript annotation: "Sent both Dispensations. No 2 being conditional on freedom and baptism. Mar 3/25"

Courtney, Timothy Rev SJ
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-25 · Item · 6-4-1925
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Bishop's response to Mr Dauncey's family catastrophe [not described] was initially thought to be casual and unsympathetic. However, once Fr Thompson had explained, Mr Dauncey was touched by the Bishop's kindness. His son still hankers for the priesthood but he has been found a position with the City Accountant ("really to keep him occupied") commencing at £600 rising to £1000. More dispensations for mixed marriages - All these 'ne temere' cases are Irish immigrants to Yarmouth.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Sent dispensations & thanked for his good offices with Dauncey. Apr 2/25."

Thompson, David H Rev SJ ( -1926)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-01-26 · Item · 13-4-1925
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Encloses a letter for the Bishop to approve in reply to the "blatant spiritualist apostles here". Fr Thompson was one of the experts invited to publish their views on Spiritualism - plain speaking but direct it drew criticism, abuse and false statements. Fr Courtney has been asked by Fr Thompson to reply. He is grieved at the spread of this cult which is going far and wide, leading simple folk into necromancy.
Manuscript annotation 1 (different hand to Bishop's): "L'Estrange is a vulgar fanatic, I should guess from Belfast. I treat him to a little banter only."
Manuscript annotation 2 (Bishop's): "Yes, send it! Look out for Spiritualist Sunday Schools!"

Courtney, Timothy Rev SJ