Bishop writes: Dispensation for Banns for Durkin & Clark; Not enough RC children for a teacher; visitation: after his holiday on 9 September & stay overnight, plenary indulgence to attend Mass, available for parishioners to talk to in private, simple rite, no throne.
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Bishop writes: included copy of letter to Mr Osborne (Director of Education, Isle of Ely Council) ; received plans of a church which would be suitable for March - St Mary's Littleborough (nr Rochdale); Lost a pair of grey old kid gloves in presbytery or at Parson's.
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Fr O'Toole sends Bishop his thanks via a photo-card: "With thanks for making it a great week-end for a "little" parish which, please God, will become more "beautiful and good"!
O'Toole, Laurence RevFr O'Toole asks Bishop to meet Parish Committee on Saturday, Confirmation Mass on Sunday, visit sick & aged afterwards. Also book him in for the Retreat at Massingham on 30 June 1980.
O'Toole, Laurence RevFr Smith says the Bishop can arrive / leave as he pleases. Assures that the Bishop will be looked after "rather like the British Airlines advert."
Annotated in red with "To arrive at 3.30pm"
Fr Smith confirms the visitation programme. Expects the Bishop to arrive about 7pm, "..in time for a little something to eat?"
Smith, John Burley RevLast year the question of Special Ministers of Holy Communion arose - but not addressed. In August & September Fr O'Toole was incapacitated with torn ligaments and the need for these ministers became more relevant. Could Bishop come and commission them? Possibly before 1st April because of the special Mass to dedicate all those parishioners engaged in supporting roles in the Church. Would like Communion from the Chalice.
This event will be a stepping stone for Norwich on 16th May.
Manuscript note: "6th April Monday pm"
Bishop happy to go to Sawston and commission Special Ministers. He will do so after his visitation to Our Lady of English Martyrs (OLEM) in Cambridge. Each candidate must have adequate catechesis, be in possession of the CTS blue handbook and have a certificate for the Bishop to issue.
Delighted to hear that the parish is geared to Saturday 16th May.
Details for Visitation; recommission special Ministers; arranging for visiting housebound & elderly. Requesting leave of absence from 23rd May to 3rd June.
O'Toole, Laurence RevBishop arriving the night before; an engagement possible for Sunday but Bishop is trying to sort it out.
Celebret included.
Fr O'Toole describes the items within the programme for the Bishop's visitation.: Meeting with Tony Philpot & the vicar from Bar Hill; 4 masses; Children's Liturgy in one Mass; commissioning of Eucharistic ministers; coffee in hall; Confirmation Mass; tea in Hall; 13 elderly folk to be visited.
O'Toole, Laurence RevFr O'Toole says that the newly appointed Headmistress, Mrs Pat Flett, would like to meet the Bishop (at 5.30pm)
Also, he has written to the lady from Hatley St George asking which parish she is in - it is in St Neots parish.
Advised Fr Philips that July 29th might suit for Freeland & Bishop to go. Freeland states he is harried with all this thunder in the air - it shatters his nerves.
Manuscript annotation: "Hope it will be a success. You may look on K as permanently attached to you. July 23 / 26".
Secretary writing to tell the Bishop how helpful the Hethersett Inter-church Committee members found his talk. Greatly appreciated.
Hethersett Inter-church CommitteeEncloses a completed form (addressed to "Sec of C W") for Bishop to sign. Since the Bishop is in Norwich next week, perhaps he could visit Wymondham?
Manuscript annotation: "Sent on application duly signed. Nov 18 / 26. Can come to your Friday aft. Nov 26. Have written thereof to Freeland so fix up a time for me to come with him."
Sr Mary Josephine writing to thank the Bishop for his visit and wish him a truly happy Easter.
Convent of St LouisNotre Dame Convent's superior has arranged lodging. Will call on the Bishop midday on Friday. Expect to leave for Yarmouth via London by train early afternoon.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: Say Mass at the Convent. Come to see me at 11 or 11.30. Stay for lunch, meeting Canon Tonks, and return by the 2.15 train Ap 20/27. Have given faculties in case Sisters want their Confessions!"
Fr Dinley hopes to have the statistical return more accurate another year. He will visit the Bishop on 22 April 1927
Dinley, Patrick Rev SJBishop's secretary writes on behalf of the Bishop: Fr Stratton is Extraordinary Confessor for Bletchley's Thornton College nuns; the Mother Superior has asked for a different priest as Fr Stratton has been unable to attend. Is he willing to relinquish this office? Fr Kennedy is helping out at Yarmouth and following a request from the nuns at Beccles for him to give conferences and hear their confessions, the Bishop is confused over what faculties to give, if any. The Bishop believed Fr Kennedy SJ to be an Army Chaplain but asks whether he is correct in his understanding and asks for more information. Also, confirms date of Bishop's visit to Yarmouth for Confirmation - 30 May at 3.30pm.
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