Latin document
"Reply of the Holy Father to the Address presented to his Holiness by the Priests of England and Scotland, on the Fiftieth Anniversary of his First Mass." Addressed to Archbishop Henry Manning in Westminster
Pg 2-8: Pastoral Letter - Holy Eucharist practices in recent history; preparations for receiving Communcion
Pg 9-22: Ecclesiastical Fund, 1952 - table listing named donations within each parish
Pg 23: Notices
Pg 24: A Prayer for Priests; A Short Indulgenced Ejaculation
"Five catechumens and two candidates became full members of the Church as Bishop Alan Hopes celebrated the Easter Vigil at St John's Cathedral in Norwich.
In his homily Bishop Alan reflected on our journey from chaos and darkness into the new creation and the light of Easter. "The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead is the unique event on which the whole of our history turns," said the bishop." Story continues
Image caption "Bishop Alan baptises one of the new members".
Pg 2-9: Pastoral Letter - Poor Missions; Diocesan Nursery in Sheringham; Baptism;
Pg 10-12: Church Collections 1952 (Table with Parishes listed, headings: Peter Pence / Diocesan Schools / Holy Land / Diocesan Poor Missions (1951))
Bishop's heraldry attached to page 1
London Tube crammed, nobody spoke, all weary; desert and widerness evoked by T S Eliots poem "Choruses from the Rock"; Christmas as a momentry escape in the secular world; insidious doubt created by religion and God as being seen to be irrelevant; Gifts of the Eucharist and Reconsiliation provide renewal and strength
Latin document. [not translated] [topic is absolution]
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)pg 1: Announcement of Marriage - Hewitt/Wintrip - by Parish Priest, Fr Hugh Byron in Cana, Galilee, Israel
pg 2: People; Timetable; Biblical place associations; Contacts
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Grant on Holy Communion and, whilst only the priest can consecrate the host, delivery by others to those unable to attend the Mass. Pope Paul has just removed the requirement for only a priest to deliver the host. Lay people commissioned by the Bishop can now do this.
Grant, Charles Alexander Rev LCL BA (1906-1989)Epiphany is a focus on who is Jesus really; salvation for all humanity; the presence of Christ in Holy Communion; Four thoughts to reflect on Communion; First Holy Communion children to be invited to go on the Walsingham pilgrimage
Evans, Michael Charles Rev MTh (1951-2011)"A record-breaking event which saw five men ordained as Catholic Priests in one day has taken place in Norwich". Article continues...
Image: Bishop Hopes with the five newly ordained priests; 4 others.
1 email; 1 attachments; 4 URLs
Morris, KeithDr William Wareing, first Bishop of Northampton, has received the last Sacraments - prayers for him.
Banns are to be published in the case of mixed marriages with no reference to the difference of religion
Consider the distress of the poor which occurs in Winter.
If asked to bless cattle, request a form of blessing recommended by Bendict XIV.
Suggest Canons Burditt and Frost and Frs Philpot and Wace for Commission on the division of the [Northampton] Diocese.
Downham Market is an issue on which we must stand - "whatever the personal holiness of Ossie (and God alone is the Judge here), he is corrupting a holy thing - and this is the hidden evil." Unwavering leadership is required. Confront Ossie with the obedience he owes, and, that the Pope has formally specified the circumstances in which the rite may be celebrated.
Tony Sketch should be given Downham market as his charge and say a publicised Mass there.
PPs (Aldeburgh, Wymondham, Felixstowe and Ipswich) make change-over on October 7th.
heading: "The Cardinal Archbishop communicates to the Clergy of the Archdiocese for their guidance the following documents received from the Holy See"
Cardinal Barnabo writes from 8 York Place, London to Cardinal Wiseman, Westminster, a letter in Italian [not all translated] [opening sentence: "The abuse taking place in England, which a few months later was denounced to the Holy See, of mixed marriages in which the catholic party usually is dragged to renew consent before the heretical minister...]
An "Instructio" follows written in Latin [not translated]
"More than three months after the Easter Vigil, three catechumens from St Michael's, Huntingdon, were finally baptised and welcomed into the Catholic Church." Story continues.
Image caption: "Pictured are Austin, Lisa and James, who were newly baptised at St Michael's Huntingdon, with their sponsor samantha."
"Norwich: An event unprecedented in the 43-year history of the Diocese of East Anglia took place on Saturday 6th July in St John's Cathedral, when five men [Alfonso-Jude Belna, Michael Brookes, Simon Davies, Alan Hodgson, Paul Spellman] were ordained as priests in a single day.". The article continues...
The Catholic Times"Seven Catechumens and four Candidates entered full communion with the Catholic Church at an atospheric candlelit Easter Vigal at St John's Cathedral, Norwich. Cathedral staff had woven together an extensive and beautiful liturgy which began with the lighting of the the fire outside the West Door." Story continues
Image 1: Bishop Peter Collins baptising a candidiate
Image 2: Candidates in a line before the Altar
Image 3: Bishop lighting the Easter candle
Decree approved by PIus X inan audience with the Saacred Congregation of the Sacraments
Discussion on the history; provision of 8 rules pertaining to a First Communion of Children.
New Ritual is authorised and adopted throughout the diocese. Forms as prescribed by the New Ritual are to be used for registering baptisms, confirmations, marriages and deaths. Mixed marriages - handling them and ensuring the promises are obtained with regard to children.
p.s Monthly meeting of the Diocesan Chapter will be followed by a general meeting of the clergy. Dinner at 3.
The Sacred Congregation of Rites will consider the beatification of Ven. Margaret Mary Alacoque on 1st March. Permission is given for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all Convent Chapels on 1st March
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)