An article by Fr Bryan Houghton
"This article is not written to prolong the needless controversy but to bring out the real issue which lies behind the differences between Father Baker and his Bishop...."
Letter 1: written to the genral clergy - Prior Park problems; investigation by the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda (for two years). Signatories approved by the Holy See to undertake the management of Prior Park and reinstate the appeal for money to support it. [manuscript note that the collection be done within a month].
Letter 2: an extract from Edward King, solicitor to Dr Brindel: institutions is sound but needs support - this is born out by the commissioners appointed by the Holy See to inquire into its status
Letter 3: Address to the Laity - arguing the case for supporting Prior Park.
[First signature surname illegible]; Joseph William Hendren
page1: Christmas, Nativity scene and text
page 2: Editorial
page 3: Image of Fr Oswald Baker ("DT Picture") - advertisement for recording of All saints Day Mass at Downham Market
page 4/5: "No 'Sack' for this 'Rebel priest'" - 3 images of a Catholic priest concelibrating mass with an Episcopal priest (Sister)
Page 6-8: "Reply to Bishop Grant" - " I have received a copy of your letters dated 26 November and 6 December, concerning Downham Market..." signed L Hurst
page1: "Midsummer- madness in Westminster Cathedral" (image from The Universe, Friday 25 July 1975)
page 2/3: "Pentecostal Movement" - apparent adoption by Rome of charismatic behaviour
page 3: "The Church in America" - a report from a supporter
page 4/5: "On cathedral sanctuary children dance song of praise (3 images) - "When the annual miracle occurs, and some enquiring Catholic gets an answer from his Bishop, he is usually told 'We must accept the New mass' in order to please the 'Holy Father'. But which is the new Mass? Is it Dance, Mime,Charismatic, Circus, Latin, Luton, ..."
Page 6: "The Pope a heretic? The conservative revolt" Sydney Morning Herald 9 May 1975
Page 7/8: "The miraculous cure of Sister Gerard du Calvaire"
An article by Fr Bruckberger OP which appeared in the Daily Figaro on January 24 1975 has been translated into English by Owen Roberts.
"Do they take us for Idiots?" - prohibition of one rite, one liturgy, one manner of saying Mass (Mass of St Pius V). Paul VI Mass is authorised not imposed. A perpetual indult exists for the Mass of Pope St Pius V. It concludes with "Let them leave us to worship in a thousand years old rite..."
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Reports Mr Kinnock's response to complaints: "The words were neither blasphemous in the intention nor meaning. If any believer has been offended I naturally regret it."
This is potentially a handout from a course and is "Prepared by Professor Vincent Covello, Division of Environmental Sciences/Center for Risk Commuication, School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York City. Issued by Group Safety Department."
The document addresses the nature of a crisis, goals for communicating during a crisis, identifying risk and establishing trust, media interviews and finished with checklists for before, during and afte a crisis.
Includes some communcation theories, guidance, checklists.
Item demanding the real reason for the removal of Fr Oswald Baker be made known by the Bishop Alan Clark of Northampton. Addresses the use of the Tridentine Rite (in use for centuries) which Vatican II has overturned. Defends Fr Baker as an example of unity, veneration and holiness.
signature block: Joseph Harley - Dell Cottage, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
manuscript note: "For your Lordship's information, [signed] illegible"
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Mass at St John's attended by church leaders; thanksgiving for the diocese
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A short history from 1850 to 1986; interchurch movement with Bishop Clark as leader
Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk on the 25th anniversary of CAFOD. Said Mass at St John the Baptist, preached at Thetford, held a question and answer session.
Unknown[undated; unattributed]
Image: 2 pupils (Emma Gormley & Ivan Keeler) from Notre Dame High School.
text: Both are representing the Diocese of East Anglia and will meet the Pope in Assisi on Friday.
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Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk to say thanks for the diocese's support for CAFOD.
First open assembly; 2,300 attended; open for any to attend and express their views.
Unknown[undated; unattributed]
Walsingham held an all-night vigil timed with the meeting of Pope John Paull II and 150 leaders from all Christian denominations at Assisi, Italy. Fr Pat Clearly delivered a message from the Bishop, Alan Clark.
A summary of the consultaion meetings held regarding the proposed school in Peterborough.
UnknownSignature illegible; address: Rue St Dominique, Flavigny; 4 August 1976.
Text is about Le Père Barbara ("brillant et dynamique prêtre "sédévacantiste" français, décédé maintenant") arranging an event at Econe, Switzerland. The author is encouraging the reader ("Cher Confrere") to attend the event and support Archbishop Lefebvre. Specifically they do not support the "new Mass" and prefer to stay with the traditional Latin Rite. Ends with a request to let young people know about an event being planned at Lacordaire France, from 4 to 5 September.
Latin Document in response to a series of questions arising from the Apostolic Letter of 11 April 1869.
First section is from Congregation Indulgentiarum [Congregation for Indulgences and Sacred Relics] - signed by Cardinal Bizzarri on 10 July 1869
Second section is from Poenitentiariae [Apostolic Penitentiary] - signed by Cardinal Panebianco on 1 June 1869
side 1: "A Warning / from / Peter Simple / of the Daily Telegraph / and an Amplification"
side 2: Article "Sign" by Peter Simple, reproduced from the Daily Telegraph, 16 March 1976
sides 3/4: "An amplification - from one of the faithful" by Margaret S Kenworthy-Browne
Presumable produced as an educational document.
A commentary, with examples from the media, of a media story relating to Bishop Roderick Wright (d. 2005) of Argyll and the Isles. The story was triggered by his disappearance at the same time as a woman from his parish. The media followed the story relating it to clerical celibacy in the Catholic Church and produced a number of headlines and cartoons.