Aidan 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."
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.
CorrespondentGetting back into priestly duties - said Mass on the 3rd anniversary of his ordination - not done since November last. Staying in Southwold as Fr Mason has agreed for him to be there for a bit. Trinity Fair formally opened this morning, the Mayor of Beccles (an ex postman) attended. Glad to be "out" although did enjoy the social life and the people there [Mundesley].
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Get skipping[?] again! May 29/29"
Should be well set up for end of Summer. Not a supply for Fr mason. Hopes Baldwin [Labour politician] gets in again. Supply being arranged for Fr Mason. Visited Fr Davison at Aldeburgh.
manuscript annotation: "Good! May 31/29"
Presbytery bedroom accommodation not ready to receive the bishop. Mr Bunbury happy to look after the Bishop at his house. Arrange for Mass at the convent - the nuns will be delighted. Fr Mason will be sending some of his parishioners for confirmation.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBGlad to accommodate another candidate for the ordination. A room made ready for the Bishop - sleep might be disturbed by a nightingale, recently returned. Options for a sermon - 10.30am or 6.30pm mass.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. 10.30 very well. No sermon, but you may read notices, Ep. & Gosp. at usual place. Will fall in with any arrangements for lunch; but give me a cup of tea & toast immediately after Mass. It more convenient to stay at St Benet's Ap. 26/26."
Cannot find "George Vanlelle" in registers.
Fr Squirrell's advice - 4 priests enough for an ordination; unless Bishop requires sung Mass - then seven. Usually low Mass in this diocese.
manuscript annotation: "Arrange for Squirrell to come as MC as soon as I have fixed a date; in June I expect sometime Jan 25/26"
Leiston debt is £115, advice sent by Canon Tonks. Offers a number of options to deal with the debt - e.g. his own life policy. Wants to clear as much of the debt as possible so as not to encumber the next priest into Aldeburgh. Parishioners have given £10 for Masses to be said. Building fund stands at £194. The Conference suggestion is for St Peter to be the saint to whom the church is dedicated. FR Davidson continues in manuscript on side 2 to say that he has no obligation to leave the money to his family, they will get his capital anyway.
Manuscript annotation: "Leave old debts alone. [?] at A. & L. pro [?]. If you are minded to be generous I'd prefer it to go towards building question for the time being. Make a list of those who leave £10 or [?][?], say Mass yourself. Don't be frightened. Don't fall into panic or be moved to sentiment!"
Parishioner [unnamed] "is going off her head". Asks leave to carry on in Presbytery if she locks up the chapel (to keep out the nuns from Northampton). If her cash goes elsewhere then it really does not matter. Other parishioners will be pleased to return the presbytery. The Baptist minister's daughter said she wished to become a Catholic.
Manuscript annotation "Answered".
Option to visit Leiston for 9.30 mass and brief visitation. Breakfast at the Smith's; leave for Confirmation and Visitation at 8 at Aldeburgh. High Mass on Tuesday at which Fr Mason will preach.
Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BANotre 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!"
Requests faculties for the Spalding priest who may be hearing confessions in Dutch for the pilgrimage. Friday 27 June Lynn School children and teachers are going to Wembley for a special Mass - requests a dispensation from abstinence for them.
Eeles, Charles Rev (1868-1926)Requesting permission to say mass in the sacristy during the Winter months when he considers it necessary. The church can be intensely cold and during the weekdays only one person attends now and then. Fr Flynn considers that each successive winter is making his health worse and he really does not wish to have neuritis again.
manuscript annotation: "Ans: Yes. Dec 7/26"
Mass Intentions received and started upon. Previous intentions sent are complete. Glorious weather, garden is looking up and hoping to keep himself on vegetables.
Heptonstall, Donald V Rev (-1954)The mass for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Brown has been said. Visitors are coming - the church is so tiny, where will they hear mass? Wish for a rich man to help build a beautiful church like the one in Wells!
Heptonstall, Donald V Rev (-1954)Thanks for the kind letter and beautiful Christmas gift. With B.S. Guild we can now count 700-800 communions a year.
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)July 8 suitable for visitation to Huntingdon. Enclose rough timetable for the visit: "Confirmation - 3pm" & "Devotions - 6.30" crossed through and "Yes" annotated for "Confirmation & Benediction 6.30"
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)Has written to the bishop. Asks Fr Flynn to note that there would be implied duties if he decides to live next to Fr Malone
Malone, John F Rev (-1970)Servite Sisters of Beccles have asked him to be their Confessor-Extraordinary following Fr Vermuelen's departure. Permission to say mass at Dunwich (on St Felix, March 8) for himself or Fr Davidson. Bitter weather - much sickness and want.
manuscript annotation: "Yes to both, this letter is I fear too late, but can have any Mass [illegible], Sent faculty for confessor-extraordinary for Beccles nuns Mch 7/29"
Requestion faculties for bination [2 masses said same day by same priest] and for visiting priest, to say first Mass on Sunday and hear confessions.
manuscript annotation: "Sent faculties, good till Sep 7 1932. Also for extraordinary to Beccles nuns and for duplicating. Give me names of Priests who usually come to visit you. I will give faculties, others chance visitors you need apply for Sept 30/30"