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Nobody about as the works is off for 10 days and all have gone on holiday. Leaving Wellingborough for Hunstanton and will stay for a few days as full of visitors who come for daily mass. Will be discrete in sounding people out so as not to give away his real objective. If Fr Flynn is at home then why no notice posted on the church door? He thinks something is not right and will see the Bishop when he leaves. Fr Hyde can stay till he returns [at Wellingborough?]

Thanking him for making the visit and informing him of previous visits. Suspects the contactee was not aware. Contacting her to put the record straight.

Provides a copy of Fr Dobson's letter. Clearly he has fulfilled his pastoral responsibilities - it may be that the old lady in question simply cannot remember the visits. Need to put the record straight and know the truth otherwise inaccurate and uncharitable remarks may be spread. Hope this will ease anxiety about care for the lady.

Letter is about having a foundation at Aldeburgh with the Bishop's permission. Outlines the group's legality, number (5) and current position. The school performance; conversions of pupils / parents / family; finances (may have £350 in hand once deal done with Chatham nuns). Describes Fr Davidson's efforts to bring them to Aldeburgh. Mr Fooks has their interest at heart. Acknowledged that Mother General (Sisters of Mary congregation in Namur) may work to influence the Bishop against their work - this failed with regard to Bishop Amigo. Requests an audience with the Bishop to discuss these matters. Provides copies of the Prospectus, Last Prize Distribution and a 1922 photograph of the pupils [not available]. Suggests that their Aldeburgh Boarding School will be separate from the Day School.

Cheque being returned as the bishop forgot to make an adjustment to the total. A present [for parishioners?] still here. The recent convert was thrilled to shake your hand. Glad you were pleased with the Good Shepherd hall.

Pg1: Covering letter for visitation programme. Bring forward the visiting of the home-bound; Bishop needs to be back at Poringland for an important engagement on Monday morning.
Pg2: programme for parish visitation17-18 November 1979

Assumed to be 1996. Programme is for 7 to 9 December [1996] and includes a visit to RAF Wyton. Meals with three families during the days - Cowie, Gavin, Lee.

Copy of last year's inventory copied from the one in the safe from last year.
I remember the confirmation day; Fr Rudd had arranged a holiday (in Denmark) and the Bp decided to visit but said not to change his holiday. Bp left at 2pm with Fr Rudd leaving at 3pm - must have forgotten the [confirmation] list but will put one before him to send on when he returns.

Will not disturb the Bishop whilst he is at Ushaw. Fr Seahill left on Monday 22 July; Fr Ikegwuenu is helping currently; a holiday priest is arranged; need help from 18 Sept to 14 Oct. Bishop to arrive at Walsingham on Aug 17 and stay until 20th. Been in contact with Mr Hyes, a local solicitor, regarding a water pipe and a Wells property.

Fr O'Toole asks Bishop to meet Parish Committee on Saturday, Confirmation Mass on Sunday, visit sick & aged afterwards. Also book him in for the Retreat at Massingham on 30 June 1980.

Fr Smith says the Bishop can arrive / leave as he pleases. Assures that the Bishop will be looked after "rather like the British Airlines advert."
Annotated in red with "To arrive at 3.30pm"

Bishop happy to go to Sawston and commission Special Ministers. He will do so after his visitation to Our Lady of English Martyrs (OLEM) in Cambridge. Each candidate must have adequate catechesis, be in possession of the CTS blue handbook and have a certificate for the Bishop to issue.
Delighted to hear that the parish is geared to Saturday 16th May.

Details for Visitation; recommission special Ministers; arranging for visiting housebound & elderly. Requesting leave of absence from 23rd May to 3rd June.

Bishop arriving the night before; an engagement possible for Sunday but Bishop is trying to sort it out.
Celebret included.

Fr O'Toole says that the newly appointed Headmistress, Mrs Pat Flett, would like to meet the Bishop (at 5.30pm)
Also, he has written to the lady from Hatley St George asking which parish she is in - it is in St Neots parish.

Notre Dame Convent's superior has arranged lodging. Will call on the Bishop midday on Friday. Expect to leave for Yarmouth via London by train early afternoon.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: Say Mass at the Convent. Come to see me at 11 or 11.30. Stay for lunch, meeting Canon Tonks, and return by the 2.15 train Ap 20/27. Have given faculties in case Sisters want their Confessions!"

Bishop's secretary writes on behalf of the Bishop: Fr Stratton is Extraordinary Confessor for Bletchley's Thornton College nuns; the Mother Superior has asked for a different priest as Fr Stratton has been unable to attend. Is he willing to relinquish this office? Fr Kennedy is helping out at Yarmouth and following a request from the nuns at Beccles for him to give conferences and hear their confessions, the Bishop is confused over what faculties to give, if any. The Bishop believed Fr Kennedy SJ to be an Army Chaplain but asks whether he is correct in his understanding and asks for more information. Also, confirms date of Bishop's visit to Yarmouth for Confirmation - 30 May at 3.30pm.

Canon McBride to chair meeting at Bishop's request.
Bishop's letter also addressed: Papal Visit, Chapel of Reconciliation, ecumenical representation at Wembley, Consecration of Chapel, Rationalisation of Property
AOB - design for Holy Family sculpture, designs for Chapel altar furnishings, cost associated with these meetings, frequency of Exec meetings, advertising

Explaining the history about, and the arrangements for, the visits of [RC] Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes, and, the [Anglican] Bishop of London to Walsingham

Bishop Clark is travelling, with Fr Philpot, to Bolivia to visit one of his priests, Fr John Drury. Fr Drury has been in South America for 5 years and the last 12 months have been spent in the foothills of the Andes. He returns to East Anglia in the Autumn and has sent an open letter to all those in the diocese who have helped him with the prayers and alms.