Bishop Clark is travelling, with Fr Philpot, to Bolivia to visit one of his priests, Fr John Drury. Fr Drury has been in South America for 5 years and the last 12 months have been spent in the foothills of the Andes. He returns to East Anglia in the Autumn and has sent an open letter to all those in the diocese who have helped him with the prayers and alms.
Dowsey, Gary Rev (1955-)Article; 2 columns; 3 images - "Roman Catholic Bishop Alan Clark is back from his expedition to South America..."
Mentions in the article include: witnessing a terrorist bomb attack in Lima; baptism of a sick child; visits to settlements; aid sent by the Catholics of the diocese; Bp Clark's passion for Christian unity.
Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk on the 25th anniversary of CAFOD. Said Mass at St John the Baptist, preached at Thetford, held a question and answer session.
Unknownpg1: press release:
"Archbishop Barbarito, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Britain, begins a three-day tour of the Diocese of East Anglia on June 26th. The itinerary includes Norwich, Cambridge, Newmarket, and Walsingham.
Outline description of the programme.
pg 2: 3-day programme.
Report on the visit to St John's First School in Norwich by the Envoy, Archbishop Barbarito.
Image of Archbishop with children [see link]
"Cardinal Hume, Archbishop of Westminster, scores a'1st' on Sunday when he visits the University of East Anglia - the first Cardinal to do so. "
Dowsey, Gary Rev (1955-)Article describing the visit and quoting from the Cardinal.
Eastern Daily PressUEA Newsletter - pg 4 image of Cardinal Hume on UEA campus - no article
University of East Angliasignature on cover: "Aug. P. Peacock"
561: Notanda: Collection, Extraordinary Confessors, Easter Communion, Quarant Ore, Holy Oils, Peter's Pence, Ecclesiastical Fund and Poor School's Fund
562-570: Lent Pastoral letter - Ecclesiastical Education; seminary in Shefford; development of St Mary's Oscott
571: Dispensations for Lent 1896
572: Notanda continued: Poor School Committee, Teachers Superannuation Fund, Collection for the Holy Places, appointed Treasurers
573-579: Confraternity of St Peter's Pence / Ecclesiastical Education Fund / Diocesan Poor Schools - receipts for year 1896
Bishops rarely write about themselves in their Pastoral Letters - more about how we stand with God; believing in the Good News; Lent is a time for loving; prepare for the Pope's visit; savage reactions in the Catholic Press; what is there to fear?; "The pilgrimage is hard going at times but the company is wonderful"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Easter Joy; ARCIC - final report published, thanks to Margaret (Peggy) Broughton (Diocesan Secretary); The Papal Visitor - Statue at Wembley; The Moving Diocese - "no one is a pawn, eacg is a person, Even the Bishop is a person!"; Sick Brethren; New Brethren
signed "+Alan"
Guilty Conscience - neglected you; Trials and Tribulations - Little Sisters closing convent; The Diocesan Assembly July 18 '87 - the strategy; The Nuncio's Visit 27 June '87 - to meet at Newmarket convent; Expansion; Address at Inauguration of the National Retreat Centre 8 November 1986 [extract]
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)"The Ignite Team is celebrating a return to in-person parish visits, as well as embracing the best of the on-line work from the last year." Article follows. Picture showing Hamish MacQueen.
Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)"Children from St Louis Catholic Academy in Newmarket were thrilled to welcome Bishop Peter Collins to bless the Mustard Seed Kitchen, a recently completed teaching hub. The bishop visited on 20th March and the parish welcomed children to celebrate Mass with him before returning to school."
Image 1: Bishop standing with children from the school
2 articles in on cutting
- Description of the visit by Archbishop Barbarito to the region.
- Use of laity for vital tasks because the diocese has too few priests. Bishop Clark called a special assembly to discuss the topic. Despite recent ordinations, there is going to be a shortfall of priests.
Advertisement for a colour supplement planned by the Eastern Daily Press and Eastern Evening News to cover Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the region.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Article describing the visit. Image showing Cardinal with John Fisher (chairman) and Jane Lowther (chairwoman) of the UEA Catholic Committee.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)introduction by Bp Clark; Pastoral Letter: Holy Father comes in 6 months; plands bein gconsidered in Rome; Security costs money; no figures but bills to be paid; collection on 3rd January; Wembley Mass May 29th and Youth Event in Cardiff on 2nd June.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)"St John Fishers Catholic High School has celebrated its 60th anniversary, and marked the retirement of its headteacher, with a special Mass." (Article continues...). Image of Bishop Hopes with staff at hospital. Image of Bishop Hopes with Vicky & Les Eastlake (40 years after he married them).
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)1 JPG of news cuttings; 2 PDFs; 5 URLs
"The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Edward Adams, has been touring around the Diocese of East Anglia after accepting an invitation from Bishop Alan Hopes." (article continues...)