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"The Feast of St Joseph, the Protector of the Universal Church, is the nameday of the Sovereign Pontiff, Our Holy Father, Pope Pius X."
Litany of St Joseph (Approved by Pius X, March 18,1909)

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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.

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Description of the day of prayer, starting and finishing at the two cathedrals in Norwich. Two pupils will meet the pope as representatives of the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.

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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.

"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

Crucifix inspiring first few paragraphs; the cross as a paradox; prayer, fasting and alms giving

Bishop's heraldry on cover
reflect on impact of Lent on self; conversion and renewal; Covenant for God's People; time for prayer

Lent and Holy Week; we are a cause of suffering to each other
(suggestion to priest: preface reading out the letter with the Bishop's personal words provided)

Pg1: Writing [to the vicariate?] in the absence of the Bishop. Reminder of the collections for the Diocesan Fund; recommending prayers to be delivered from the scourge of Cholera; Dispensation from Fasting and Abstinence is to cease.
Pg2: prayers in Latin/English

Directed by the Bishop to advise of the requirement to adjust prayers used in every Mass from after Lent.

Embossed: "Catholic Church / Sudbury / Suffolk"
Decree (signed by Peter Cardinal Gasparri, Secretary of State); Prayer for Peace

Pope John Paul II and Dr Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury, will be at Assisi to pray for peace. Norwich Christian leaders will join in prayer on Saturday (25th) and Monday (27th). Service of praise to be held at Norwich Cathedral followed by a picnic; mediation and prayer at St Julian's church and the United Reform church; procession from St Peter Mancroft to Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist.
Our Lady's Shrine - Walsingham holding an all-night vigil in the Slipper Chapel and the Reconciliation chapel.