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GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-1-49 · Part · c. 1 May 1841
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

undated [date taken from Birmingham postmark on pg 4]
printed pastoral letter.
Signed + Thomas, Bishop of Cambysoplois / Nicholas, Bishop of Melipotamus
Pg3: "To the clergy secular and regular of the Eastern District". Signed "Guleilmus Ariop. VA of the Eastern District". Inviting the clergy to attend the consecration of the church in Birminham.
Addressed to: "Rev Husenbeth, Cossey Hall, Near Norwich"

Bishop's Office
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-2-55 · Part · 15 November 1855
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Pg1: Covering letter reminding clergy that they must register churches and chapels for marriages, and, as places of worship. Includes counsels advice on the matter.
Pg2-3: Edward Badeley's advice as a counsel to the Catholic Church on the requirements of the new Act {Places of Worship Registration Act 1855], recommending that churches and chapels be registered as required otherwise they may not be able to continue as places of worship.

Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-3-10 · Part · 28 March 1859
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

The good Shepherd knows his sheep. The Bishop declares that from 2nd Sunday after Easter ("Bonus Pastor Sunday") he will start a Visitation which will remain open until he declares it closed. "The Bishop will therefore diligently visit the Church, the Presbytery, the Schools, the Cemetery and everything therein contained, and will examine the sacred vessels and furniture, the Altars, tabernacles, and whatever belongs to the worship of God or the administration of the sacraments." Visitation will be announced and confirmations should be arranged for then.
To the clergy: have ready two sheets of foolscap containing - a return for 1958 of Marriages, Baptisms, Conversions, Easter Communions, Deaths; list of details of mass obligations; List of all documents relating to the Mission; Statement of Mission . School property; Account of all debts and liabilities; Mission 1958 income/expenditure balance sheet; same for Schools; exact inventory of Church, Sacristy, House and Schools.

Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-4-11 · Part · Advent 1894
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

signature on front cover "Aug. P. Peacock"
474 Notanda: Pastoral and Collection, Midnight Mass, Duplication, Peter's Pence, Report and Statistics, Remittance of Moneys
475-487: Advent Pastoral letter - A state of the Diocese report - Mrs Lyne Stephens (benefactoress; at her sole cost built churches at Lynford, Shefford, Cambridge, and a donation for Wellingborough church); since 1880 much has been done; 14 new missions started (mentions oratory in Beccles with Benedictines); land for a further 14 missions acquired; encouraging the good work and maintaining funds to underpin the growth.

Riddell, Arthur George Rev (1836-1907)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-6-10 · Part · November 1953
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Pg 2-9: Pastoral Letter - Jesus' early public life; Mary, Mother of God; Lourdes; marion shrines; Encyclical announcing a year dedicated to Mother of God; Walsingham shrine; new churches opening - further 18 planned
Pg 10-12: Church Collections 1953 (Table with Parishes listed, headings: Peter Pence / Diocesan Schools / Holy Land / Diocesan Poor Missions (1952)); Individual donations

Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-6-17 · Part · November 1961
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Pg 2-7: Pastoral Letter - 80th birthday of John XXIII; growth of the Church; Church history; Foreign country travails for Church; Church projects
Pg 8-11: Church Collections 1961 (Table with Parishes listed, headings: Peter Pence / Diocesan Schools / Holy Land / Diocesan Poor Parishes (1960)); Individual donations

Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-4 · Item · 14 July 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Responding to a correspondent about situation at Downham Market. "I share your anxiety about Downham Market, and for some time now I have been endeavouring to find a viable solution to this unhappy problem." People with cars can drive to Oxburgh or Swaffham - but this is far from a happy solution.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-100 · Item · 9 September 1975
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Massive incoming post causes delay. Can debate the central point of the letter: the inadequacy of the New Order Mass compared to the Tridentine Mass. Vatican II debated extensively and profoundly and from there was promulgated the "Constitution of the Sacred Piturgy" in 1963 from which came the April 1969 Apostolic letter of Pope Paul. Fr Baker has known of the1970 Hierarchy directive and has deliberately put his Bishop in an impossible position but is following Canon Law; he could have acted summarily.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
Bp Clark to "Frater mi"
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-02-1 · Item · 9 June 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Day of Installation - an infant church - a "Year of Grace"; his homily said it all; groping for the right "shape" of the new diocese; a charge to "lead, to minister, to exercise compassion"; programme of pastoral visits - Archbishop Warlock's lead; responsibilites to the church i England and everywhere but chiefly to the European scene; despite that he will be available; pastoral oversight to be established [organisational aspects listed]; Canon McBride as Vicar-General, Canon Taylor as Chancellor; invites comments on his "model"; will remain at Poringland - chaplain to be appointed for the Cathedral; drafting a second Ad Clerum - to be crisp and to the point.

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-150 · Item · 14 July 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Every effort, long hours and many miles involved in finding bridges to attempt to persuade Fr Baker to enjoy the privacy of the Downham Market presbytery. Bishop has for many months been on TV and in print trying to explain what is at stake. "... not just a question of a liturgical rite; it is a refusal to accept the renewed mission of the Church ..."

Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-152 · Item · 22 July 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Expectation that priests and laity obey and respect the Pope and Bishops and celebrate Mass and Sacraments in the Church's way. Warning against attending an unofficial Latin Mass. Establishes that Archbishop Lefebvre and supporters are opposed to Vatican II and are operating outside the orders of the Pope and Bishops. To attend their Mass is to risk parting company with the Pope and the Catholic Church.

Lindsay, Hugh Rev (1927-2009)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-153 · Item · 30 July 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Invited to offer the traditional Mass at Newcastle on 8 August. Telling the Bishop through courtesy following his admonition in the Catholic Press. Questions whether his reasoning can be found by the Bishop to be at fault. Offers Fr Wathen's "The Great Sacrilege" as an non-refutable authority. Fr Baker is trying to do God's Will - not defiant to authority but does not agree with the requirement for blind and unquestioning obedience.

Baker, Oswald Charles Rev (1915-2004)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-154 · Item · 4 August 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

The proposed Mass has no ecclesiastical authority - Fr Baker has not sought leave to offer Mass. Despite Fr Baker's defence of following his conscience he has overlooked the duty to educate his conscience - cites a few examples. Bishop says the Fr Baker is neglecting the guidance of Vatican II, the Pope, Bishop Grant and Bishop Clark. Even if you cannot accept these, consider deeply before leaving Downham Market to share your personal difficulties in other dioceses.

Lindsay, Hugh Rev (1927-2009)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-05-01-02-01-155 · Item · 9 August 1976
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Fr Baker celebrated Mass without approval in the old rite without permission, preached without faculties and heard confession in an unsatisfactory conditions. He is reported as saying "Since the Vatican Council there have been two churches, one of which is the modern one with new doctrines, new morality, and new liturgy. They can't excommunicate me for that Church because I have never been a member of it. But I intend to remain loyal to the real Church." He has been on radio and television and has caused us considerable embarrassment. Can you persuade him to remain in Downham Market; he intends to return in the next month?

Lindsay, Hugh Rev (1927-2009)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-43-5 · Part · 19 June 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Around 40 Catholic churches across east Anglia have reopened their doors for private prayer after being closed for more than 12 weeks." Story continues.
Image 1 caption: "The Catholic Cathedral in Norwich."; Image 2 caption: "St George's Catholic Church, in Sprowston Road, Norwich"; Image 3 caption: "Stewards help visitors for private prayer at St John's Cathedral."

Norwich Evening News