"More than 1000 people packed into St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich for the Chirtstmas Eve Nativity of the Lord Family Mass.", story continues.
image 1 caption: "Family Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral."
Programme (includes buffet, meeting staff, meeting, concelebrated mass) and Agenda
Phillips, Murial MrsAidan Slack, writing from Ushaw College, Durham, hopes to be ordained on Easter Monday. His first Mass will be at Mrs Kenyon's oratory at Gillingham Hall. Hopes to reconcile a lapsed Catholic there and requests faculties for Gillingham.
manuscript annotation: Gave faculties for Gillingham Hall only."
View along the aisle towards the altar. Taken from gallery
Nina Flynn PhotographyView from behind the altar towards the rear of the church. Taken prior to start of Mass.
Nina Flynn PhotographyAnnouncing the death of Mr Claude Fisher and the Requiem Mass on 22 May 1985 at 2.30 pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation, Walsingham.
Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MThHis Grace (Bishop William Godfrey) grants permission for the Mass of Our Lady of Good Counsel on 19th May 1953
Apostolic DelegationTypescript is in Latin
Headed: Convent of Saint Mary of Peace, Aldeburgh
Bishop of Northampton permits the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on first Friday of every month and on the Feast of the Circumcision. Lists feast days for Mass and benediction so long as they do not occur on the Lord's day.
Signed by the Bishop on 20 January [no year]
Manuscript annotation: "These sisters were ordered to disband by Rome in October 1927. They left Dec. 31st 1927 - were replaced by the Sisters of Mercy."
Writing from 67 Mayford Road, SW12. Thanks the Bishop arranging for a Foundation Mass for him. He was at the Catenian meeting in Cambridge when he heard and is quite overwhelmed at the recognition of his service.
CorrespondentMiss Insley, deceased, left £900 for foundation masses for John Hickman (not deceased) and herself. Please confirm acceptance of the gift on behalf of the Diocese.
Berry & Walton (1983-2018)"Alan Hopes has celebrated the annual Mass for the permanent deacons and their wives at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich." Story continues
image caption: " Pictured after Mass are from left: Jennifer and Jonathan Wright, Sarah and Paul Raynes, Bishop Alan, Edwin and Suzanne Mothis, Jenuary and Jonathen Callejo"
"Fr John Barnes, parish contest of Felixstowe, celebrated his silver jubilee of priesthood on 7th October. the feast of Our ladv of the Rosary" Story continues.
Image: Fr Barnes celebrating Mass with Bishop Hopes
To say "pro Papa" in Mass instead of named other prayers
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Holy Father has approved a petition from Third Provincial Council of Westminster. Masses for deceased brethren must abide by new rules. A Register for Masses must be maintained in each Diocese. Canon Oleron will receive and enrol names who wish to be entered into the Register for Masses. Responsibility of each priest to be recorded in the correct register (if they move between dioceses) and if so recorded to say one mass each year for those names in the Register.
Holy Father has allowed the use of Dripping and Lard on all days except for Good Friday [previously proscribed at times in Lent].
Discontinuation of prayers for the harvest; the Te Deum to be sung by way of thanksgiving.
This has the instruction "To be kept in the Archives of the Mission"
This document describes/retells the interchange, and decisions made, between the Bishops of England and the Vatican over the nature of masses designated "Pro Populo".
Sharing in the joy of our fellow countrymen on the birth of Son of the Prince of Wales; the Te Deum to be sung on 24th January
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Fears letter will not reach him in time as he only recieved his that day. Enclosing letter of introduction to Rector of English College who will get audience with the Holy Father or a presence at his Mass. Call at English College as soon as possible in order as the Rector is the usual agent for these matters. Gives English College address.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Agrees to missions with Fr Davidson one Sunday a month. Likes the plan for a Guild of St Felix and St Edmund.
Permission to offer Mass in the area - some advice on what to do - never use a bedroom to say mass in.
Saw that the ferry-boat had sunk so the railway reopening will be welcome.
Letter to introduce Commander & Mrs Eyre Huddleston who are spending Easter in Rome and would like to attend Holy Father's private Mass. "I am sure you will do what you can, as the Verabile (sic) always does, to help distinguished Englishment who do their duty in Rome."
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Approval to ready the chapel - need a safe for the tabernacle. Arrangements for the parish priest actions at the chapel should not be more than as agreed - exposition, benediction, [weekly mass].
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)