An appeal for priests to ask their congregations for donations to alleviate the misery of the Irish people. Collection until 24th January and then forwarded to "Distressed Irish" at the London Joint Stock Bank.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Pastoral letter for Lent. [manuscript annotation "NB This pastoral was written by F C Husenbeth".
Dispensations for Lent 1847.
Pius IX Jubilee extended to 30 April.
Pg3: List of Eastern District Contributions for the Distressed Irish [total £399-16s-1d]
addressed to "The Very Rvd. / F C Husenbeth / Cossey / Norwich"
"To this end , therefore, we enjoined that the public prayers should be offered up to God in this our City, and admonished the Roman Clergy and People, as well as others who reside in Rome, to contribute to the relief of Ireland."
"But letters of such sad import are still coming into our handsfrom Ireland, and such grevous reports [accounts - manuscript marginal note] are daily communcated to us of the aforesaid calamities..."
"On this account, after due consideration of so weighty a matter, and regard had to the opinion of some of our Venerable Brethren, the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, concerning this measure, we have resolved to address this letter to you, Venerable Brethren, in order that, together with you, we may succour the distress of the Irish Nation."
The letter then goes on to suggest three days of prayer and recommends charity through exhortations to the people.
Manuscript note by Bishop Wareing:
"We appoint the three Rogation days for the observance of the directions contained in the Encyclical letter of our Holy Fatherleaving each pastor to offer such prayers and at such time as he may judge most convenient". Dated May 6 1847
An appeal for the annual collection for the Catholic Poor School committee.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Appeal for the Poor- Church committee.
Wiseman, Nicholas Patrick Stephen Rev (1802-1865)An appeal contributions from the Faithful. "The paucity of our numbers, and the diminished and diminishing means of the few among us who formerly rendered us assistance, make it prudent and necessary in me to give up the idea of founding new missions, or undertaking the erection of large chapels." School of Divinity established with six; Seminary of St Felix resuscitation discontinued.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Appeal for fund - note that of the £5,400 subscribed £5,145 was contributed by members of the committee!
addressed to "The Very Reverend, FC Husenbeth DD, Cossey, Norwich"
The trial [G Achilli v Dr John Henry Newman, 1852] expenses are upwards of £7,500 of which £2,000 have been promised. This is an appeal for donations towards these costs.
manuscript annotation "The Collection at Cossey amounted to £3"
There is only one appeal in a year for Diocesan Funds. Expenses accrue from the discharge of episcopal duties such as meetings of the clergy and canons of the Diocesan Chapter.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Bishop's desperate letter appealing for funds to keep the diocese going and especially to prevent the loss of 2 or 3 important missions "whose funds have been unfortunately lost". Obviously this letter could not be cast as a pastoral letter, he asks the priests to use their best efforts in the appeal.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Explains that the pro-Cathedral is inadequate for space and that Pope Pius IX has twice said "Build a Cathedral. The second time the Pope added that he'd allow a seven year Indulgence to any who, by any means, helps to build a cathedral on the land the Bishop has bought.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Extensive description of a fire that broke out in Quebec and has destroyed many localities - 20,000 without homes, 2,000 buildings gone. With winter coming soon there is urgent need for aid.
signed by: Mayor of Quebec, Administrator of the diocese, 2 Chief Justices, Speaker, Vicar General, Minister and rector.
manuscript annotation [Husenbeth?]: "The collection made on the Epiphany 1867 amounted to £5-4-6."
Asks that the appeal be read out and collections taken.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Covering letter for Decree; Fr Baker has the right to appeal to Rome.
Grant, Charles Alexander Rev LCL BA (1906-1989)