"East Anglia: A Celebration of Priesthood Massand lunch took place at Our Lady of the Annunciation in Poringland and at the Bishop's White House on 13th June." Article continues...
Image with caption: "Pictures above with Bishop Alan Hopes (centre) outside the White House, are from the left, Fr Michael Vulliamy, Fr Roger Spencer, Fr Anthony Shryane and Fr Denys Lloyd."
Confidential: Marist Provincial confirmed that within the Constitution of the Congregation Marist priests cannot become Bishops - exceptionally a missionary diocese may be allowed.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Acknowledges receipt of the "aide mémoire" - clear and outlined the problem perfectly. Accepted the Cardinal's point to Canterbury regarding the differences between ourselves on the approach to Anglican Orders. Reconciliation of the respective churches first, then easy to make good any defect in present Anglican Orders.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Happy to offer Fr Webb a position as an assistant to the parish priest at King's Lynn, Fr Shryane.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Letter sent to Cardinal Ratzinger - Bishop Clark supports text - hopes a timely response is obtained. Still thinks that clarification regarding the acceptance of elderly married is required.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Cardinal will withdraw Fr Morley and has already spoke to Fr George Stack who deals with appointments.
Hume, George Basil Rev (1923-1999)pg 1: Clerical appointments by Bishop Clark
pg 2: Appointment of Parish Priests; Appointment of Assistant Priests
Writing from the Church of the Sacred Heart, Eden Grove, London. Ordained in 1983; a member of the Canons Regular of the Lateran and having spent time in Bristol (with the Servants of the Paraclete) is looking to undertake parish work and asks if he may do supply, at least in the first instance.
Webb, Anthony E Rev (1948-2016)Pope Benedict and "Year for Priests"; diocesan theme is "Sacrificial Love"; fewer priests for the future; 53 parishes, 4 without full-time priests, 17 will retire in the next 10 years; 6 seminarians; average age is 59; plans for sharing & using priests; expectations by parishioners of their priests are high; collection for East Anglia Sick and Retired Priests Fund; Report written for 5 yearly Ad Lima visit in Rome - difficulties, but overall positive
Evans, Michael Charles Rev MTh (1951-2011)Rev Benedict Lingstone sP, Father Servant writes from Brownshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Fr Anthony Webb, a member of the Canons Regular of the Lateran [CRL], (dob 26.8.48), is looking for an appointment and will write to the Bishop. He is happy to talk to any parish priest who may be interested in having him for a month or two.
Visitor Provincial, V Revd Paul Rea CRL, writes that Fr Webb has his permission to approach bishop Clark.
Canons Regular of the Lateran (CRL) (1446-)