Our Priesthood - we are called to rise up with our new Bishop, state of priesthood in Ireland, evolving role of the priest; settlement with Inland Revenue, we should all pay our taxes, all expenditure requires a receipt, "I could seldom be content in what we were and always longed for shared vision of what we should be. I don't think we have done too badly"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)1992; The Ageing Process - retirement; The Hugging Diocese; Ars December '92 - retreat organised by Tony Philpot; Tomorrow - what are we returning to; Women's Ordination - Church of England decision, enlargement of the ministry of women within its own specific and necessary role in the community; The New Situation consider the way ahead for the Anglican clergy who are ill at ease; Visitation - value of this programme; Death and Retirement - Frs. Hacon, Lynch, Houghton, Brophy, Howlin, Diamond, Bustin; Diocesan Development - developments in remote areas of the diocese, enormous expenditure in schools
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)"Catholic Anglicans" - increasing number of requests from anglicans, an answer to the prayers for church unity, anglican ministry in rural parishes ; Anglican Gifts - deeper and richer gifts of sprirtuality; Collaborative MInistry - leadership of the priest is more necessary than eve, await Paul Hypher's thesis at LSU on "collaborative ministry"!; The Church's Preoccupations - real and prayerful place in the church, understandings become deeper with the reducing rarity of female priests in the Church of England; Celibacy [3 sides discussion]- intimitacy not just genital but close companionship - [extensive quotes from The Catholic Times article by Rev Chris Brooks, priest and psychotherapist]; Diocesan News - Franciscans leaving Ipswich, new priests soon, retirements, appointments, purchase of the Convent of Notre Dame, Sisters departing, Latin America service, his own 25th episcopal anniversary
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Thanks Fr Mossey for his priestly work in the diocese over the years; apologises for any failure in support. Fr Mossey will be missed; the sisters remarked how in spite of frailty he does his utmost to provide their daily Mass. Ben Hammond's generosity means Henry will cover when Fr Mossey leaves for Northampton on June 9th. Bernard [Nesden] will be launched once more on the pastoral road - please pray for him there has been too much grief in his life.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop will have to supply at Aldborough as David [Thomson] has gone into hospital. Would like to release you, but practically, cannot do so. Let him know if cannot do the minimum. "Your people have got to realise that they are privileged to have a priest celebrating Mass." There is no replacement.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Situation is dire (not just in this diocese); may have to close two parishes as not enough priests. The Bishop asks for him to stay on another year.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Is aware that the work-load is heavy for an ageing Fr Sloan. It may sound hard but need Fr Sloan to continue for as long as possible. If circumstances alter then it should be possible to release him, so he can quietly retire.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)"Mr Dear Joe, I am very glad to hear that you are able to go to Blakeney, but sorry to hear that you have got to the stage when you have to retire - what is the matter? However, I have great pleasure in giving the faculties you ask for confessions and preaching, subject to the restrictions in the Code. I hope to see you some time at Blakeney, but I am just off to Rome until mid-December. I hope that you will have better health; Blakeney is a delightful place, but has very few Catholics. I presume you will have a housekeeper as it would be very lonely without one. "
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Bishop thanks Fr Hammond for being a splendid host and working it all out for him. It is hard but Fr Hammond should consider being looked after himself in retirement as a Nursing Home or a Residential home. Bishop has written to Harry Wace as a member of the Sick Clergy Fund board to ensure all is settled properly in Fr Hammond's favour. Bishop meant what he said at Mass and was pleased how the congregation clapped Fr Hammond.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop was with fellow Bishops in London Colney. Hopes Fr Hammond will retire to Park House and be very comfortable and that he has contacted members of the Sick Clergy Board (Harry, Philip and John McNally). Lists various clergy on the move or retiring - "The Golden Oldies are on the move!"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)"Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes returned thanks to God for the many graces and blessings received over the last nine and half years as Bishop of East Anglia, as he celebrated a farewell Mass at St John's Cathedral.
Bishop Peter Collins, 68 priests and deacons and some 250 members of the congregation came to mark the occasion on 24th January, and to wish Bisop Alan well in his retirement." Story continues
images caption: "Bishops Peter and Alan embrace (inset) and celebrate Mass (above)"
9 September letter appointing him a governor of St Benet's and St Marys - happy to serve. But note that in 1990 will need to retire when 70. Glad to be shot of Gorleston. Tony Roberts looks ill and frail but is much better. Can I come and discuss Bungay?
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)"Julie O'Connor, the diocese of East Anglia director of schools' service for nearly 20 years., has retired." Story continues
image caption: "Julie O'Connor and Flavio Vettese said goodbye to the Diocese of East Anglia curia team at a lunch on 27th September. Julie is retiring and Flavio has become CEO of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust."
Story 1:
"The Filipino community at St John's Cathedral, Norwich gathered in numbers at a Requiem Mass to honour and pray for Ermie Astorga, a much-loved leader." Story coninues
Image caption: "Ermie Astorga picturesd with his family."
Story 2:
"Fr Dick Healey, who has been serving as parish priest in Fakenham, has retired after a ministry spanning 40 years and moved to Montana in Great Barton, near Bury St. Edmunds." Story continues
Image caption: "Looking forward to a deserved retirement: Fr Dick Healey"
Updating the Bishop on his situation. Bad case of shingles nearly over and almost recovered. Housekeeper had to retire due ill health and replacement is unacceptable. Sister helping out for now. However, if the situation does not improve he cannot manage on his own and may retire to Peterborough near his family.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Fr Hammond visited two retirement homes in Peterborough with his sister. He identified one as better for him. However, he'd really hoped for a place with other retired priests - but perhaps that can wait until after the Norwich [Cathedral] project is off the ground.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Proposing to leave on Wednesday 20 October with his housekeeper. Has informed the PP Fr Murphy SM
Never expected to be in Blakeney so long. His infirmities require him to retire and will go to Lancashire to live in a rent-free cottage offered by a Catholic farmer. Provides basic information in Sunday congregation numbers and income.
No reply needed.
"An 80-year-old priest retired this month after an impressive 56 years in ministry." story continues
The Catholic TimesWould like to return to retreat work and so intends to leave Blakeney at end of June.
Clare Richards is retiring from teaching. She and her husband are friends and Fr Lloyd says there may be a celebration at Sion Convent in Notting Hill (the site of the old Corpus Christi).
Returns delayed due to calamitous start to 1981; difficulties have been added to. Housekeeper had virulent flu, then Fr Mossey, parishioner assistance with documents made things worse; covenant signatures in limbo, locked in a safe with key mislaid. "I have no doubt that I ought to retire to prevent more mayhem..."
Mossey, John J Rev Hon. CF (-1995)