Due to illness, effecting a swap of priests. Fr Worswick will start as soon as he receives the faculties.
Downside AbbeyFine to take leave; all faculties for Fr Chadwick granted. Glad to hear Mrs Kenyon is out of danger, she will live many years more.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Suggest Wednesday July 2nd - arriving on the day as have another appointment in the area. Sorry to hear about Dr Helsham, his Jesuit brother gave a poor account of it. Cyril Banham is doing well - have to curb his enthusiasm to keep him within his health compass.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Nothing to forgive - if there were then would give absolution immediately. Feel the loss of Ceolfrid too. Chrism mass well attended. Good month in Australia. Thanks for looking after Fr Tony Roberts. Glad Stephen is appointed and bedding in well.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Gary [Fr Dowsey] will make arrangements as 17 April gets closer. AIDS is a terrible scourge.
Am improving in health; have not let it stop him from going to Rome, Geneva and Corfu.
Induction shall be performed by the Bishop at Beccles on Friday 26 January at 7.30pm. Will say something about a period of stability for the next 5 years.
Mentions Fr Sketch's visit to Papworth [Heart Hospital?].
Going to Sudbury next week to take on a mission whilst Fr Heptonstall is recuperating abroad. Hopes the Diocese will not be split up as he hopes to learn about it. Helping Fr Campbell preach - likes it. Enjoyed his 3.5 months in Sheringham.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Dr G R Fox FRCS confirms Cyril Banham's current health to be good following an operation and a period of convalescence
Correspondent"Owing to the ill-health of Sister Agnes OSM, I have advised her to obtain permission to break the fast before Daily Communion."
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Report on Fr Banham - progressing steadily; exercising no more than a mile a day; wound healed and no suspicion of it reopening; some phlegm and tubercle germs still present.
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Dr C T Helsham (4 The Walk, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Fair sized chest would which requires daily dressing; generally food health; but will not allow him to say Mass last Sunday. Three further months to heal. Needs first class nursing and not to return to being sole priest at Billing.
manuscript annotation: "Thanked. Have relieved Cyril B from duty of Billing. Ap 16/28"
Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Wound has almost healed. But, he has a Tubercular infection in his lungs. It is an early one and he has gone away to a sanatorium. he will not be returning to duties for 12 to 18 months.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Thanking for the report. Dec 3/28"
Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Medical Officer at the sanatorium unable to find infection in the right lung (the good one); not necessary to explore the old wound; continue TB regime; possible operation for the left lung; no idea of length of stay.
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Writing from Cook's Hill Mundesley. Expects to be returning to Beccles next moth. Feeling well and strong. Has enjoyed his stay - meeting many interesting people from nearly every profession.
manuscript annotation: "Answrd: Congrats. Wonder if your medical condition will allow you to do a little work, not alone, but under a congenial Rector! Apr 24/29"
Has been to see Fr Vermeulen - signs are not good, he is in a bad way. Fr Banham is supplying at Gillingham Hall and will continue to do so unless he hears otherwise. "Silence gives consent (sometimes.)" he can get his dressing [for an open wound] done every day.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Fr Banham's wound has not healed and is discharging freely. A further long, but not serious, operation is required - next week. Better to do this now than later.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Writing from the Presbytery at Southwold. Motored to Mundesley by sister and husband - went via Norwich and North Walsham - 40 miles in 1 3/4 hours. Report is good - sending it on [not present]. Beccles is full of illness, severe and very infectious. Fr Campbell back from holiday.
manuscript annotation: "To remain another month at Southwold & then report to Dr who hopes then to give him a clean bill of health Oct 3/29".
No surprise that he should be relieved of Billing. Pleased that Fr Sammons is taking over - Mrs Wickham, the housekeeper will go to Fr Sammons. Hopes the Bishop is getting over his own operation.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)Writing from home in Beccles. Report enclosed. Wiser about not doing too much - even when there is a lot to do. Dr Helsham is improving. Supplied at Gillingham Hall, Fr Pillot CRP is back next week (currently in Holland with his sick father).
manuscript amendment:
- "Will tell you in a few days where to go to. Till then, be of use to Gillingham and Beccles; it will help to break you into harness again! Nov 8/29"
- "Wrote & told him to go to W. Sands [remainder illegible] Nov 12/29"
Returning to Billing on 10th. Sister and brother-in-law to stay with him for a few days and she can change the dressing. New housekeeper recommended to him.
Banham, Cyril Norbert Rev (1887-1963)