Bishop has allowed him to see the documents relating to Beccles school. Notes that the school size is not to be reduced. Can Canon Brewer advise Fr Trafford about the vacancy and preparing the old building for its new use. Hesitates to contact Fr Trafford direct as he has not been keeping the Abbot informed, nor does the Abbot wish to interfere with the Parish Priest in his duties.
Downside Abbeyside1: title: "expenses incurred on the Lynn Mission in erecting Presbytery etc. in North Everard Street and other expenses necessary to put house in Union St. in a saleable condition"
side2: Expenditure from 1847 to 1849
side 3: Income from 1848 to 1853 [includes £177/10/- for sale of house in Union St.]
side 4: Expenditure for 1850 to 1857
side 5: Income from 1953 to 1954
side 8: "Statement of Lynn Mission"
Annie Allnutt congratulates the Bishop n withholding consent to start building in Southwold. She is concerned over the low level of involvement of Mr & Mrs Crimmen in the recent visit by the Bishop, given their generosity in time and resources for the Mission. Asks the Bishop to be quite sure that Fr Mason is the right priest in the right place. Comments on his approach to certain congregation members of good standing - her own "unpardonable sin is that I advised Fr Mason some years ago to quit Southwold at once and seek a post in the Bishop's House where he would have work and supervision; he being young, full of life and animal spirits and fond of the good things in life." Comments that the building fund has not increased in years (except for the £100 donated by the Bishop) in spite of fund raising events.
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"The parish of St Dominic in Downham Market welcomed Bishop Alan Hopes on Monday 10th May to bless the new extension to their church porch area." Story continues
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Will need to speak to Fr Nesden and Fr Shryane. Currently reduced numbers of priests means unlikely to establish a priest in Dersingham. Also, need to think carefully about establishing a mass centre - tell more about the Catholics you have identified.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Pleased Fr Malecki is to replace Fr Richmond at Burnham Market.
Regarding Blakeney (Fr Weaver is in agreement) - Fr Malecki to be Priest-in-Charge; Responsibility to include marriages, funerals, etc; Blakeney remain part of Walsingham/Wells parish but pastoral care transferred to Burnham Market; house at Blakeney to be looked after by the local Catholic committee.
Hope that Georgio can offer Mass there in a week's time.
Sensible case for Mass timings - ensure it is a relief from the Sunday programme rather than an increase.
Get quotations for work on house and garage.
Was unwell on Sunday and had a few days in bed with a French bug - after a week's conference in Paris.
Bishop say Fr Gerry Langley must have a housekeeper - but the house is very cold with no central heating. Bishop has said that Fr Langley is appointed to Blakeney until he can no longer manage. Real issue is Diocesan attitude to the house; without central heating it will be hard of Fr Langley and in due course make it difficult to attract another priest. Possibly £2,000 investment required - parish might fund this if they thought there is an intention to keep a resident priest at Blakeney? Asks Fr Wilson to think about it and get back soon.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Confirms that the building may commence according to the terms of the will. Keep Fr Wilson informed.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Mr G Webb is making a window for Slipper Chapel, Walsingham. Stated that the chapel is excluded from the Ancient Monuments Act, however, notices have been served on the Bishop that churches have been scheduled under the Town & Country Planning Act 1947, Section 7.
The Bishop explains that work needs to be done to preserve the buildings and render them useful. Asks for an "interview" to discuss the proposals for work.
Just returned form Rome on Friday.
"... I quite approve of the transfer of the site of Bungay Church & Schools, in fact the whole property, to trustees appointed by the President General of the Benedictines, the Rt Rev P O'Neill. But I think that a clause shld be inserted to this effect 'if at any time the English Benedictines decide to give up serving the mission then the trustees shall transfer the whole property to trustees appointed by the Roman Catholic Bishop having spiritual jurisdiction or presiding over the Roman Catholics of Bungay'".
[postscript:] "I hope your Grace has got over the difficulty at Norwich: the non-completion of the church is costing me £120 a year."
Situation report on the Central District - funding, churches/ missions/ parishes; situation of orphans; orders of religious; nnew cemetary on Birmingham; education and formation of priests; Council of Trent; cholera.
Ullathorne, William Bernard Rev OSB (1806-1889)Canon Gerard Collins writes: Lease with Mr Stebbings. Need clarity from Fr Mossey over the intention of the tenant to pay extra rent for a renewal? Bishop concerned that offering an additional seven years at £50 per year may not be best value for money in the long term. Furthermore better not to commit when the future of Halesworth is not clear. But if Stebbings threatens to clear out then, provided the Chapter agreed, the Bishop would accept the seven years.
Typed annotation: Addressed to John [Fr Mossey] from Bill [Canon Hunting] Sending the letter onwards (please return) to save writing. Questions lease value and term - £1 p.w for a shop is not a lot.
Myles Osborne to Trustees. Requesting them to explain their thinking behind the request to sell the House on Manor Road. Bishop would appreciate a summary of the whole project to help him make a decision.
Bishop's OfficeOutline of work done and remaining work (to Market Lane Annex and Back Lane Annex
Possible schemes A & B [see attached plans]
Function Room - demolition and planning permission for "accommodation block" i.e. courtyard
Plan showing ground floor and first floor. Stamped "preliminary" plus large manuscript "A".
Martin Hall Associates (-2018)Plan - "Market Lane Annex" showing ground floor and first floor. "Scheme B" plus large manuscript "B".
Detail box providing drafting information for "Conversion of outbuildings at rear of Black Lion Hotel"
Letter about an agreement (included) for Mr & Mrs Siequence to sign to obtain suitable permissions prior to wall demolition (on a particular route identified in accompanying map), reconstruct the wall according to specifications, create a gateway at points A/B. The gateway is for emergency access. Still waiting for the First National Commercial Bank to reply.
Toller, Christopher FRICS FSVA ACIArbThe £5 gift is for his outing - not not tell anyone else. Bishop wil also arrnage for the supply - but keep it "between ourselves". Spoken to Tonks and satisfied that the St Neots building is worth getting - limit is up to £500.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)