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Meeting last Wednesday [13 Aug] very successful. Now all understand why the Bishop does not want a National Collection on a particular day. The name of the chapel was discussed - John Hawkes suggested "Chapel of Reconciliation" - it reflected how Fr Birch felt - the meeting was happy with "Our Lady of Reconciliation". Title expresses a place of penance, or reconciliation in modern Liturgy.
signed by Henry Graystone in Fr Birch's absence on holiday
p.s. people at Friary leaving soon - A very wide connection between it and Elmham House - Alan Carefull and Fr Birch considered possibilities

The Howards are leaving the Friary. Fr Birch and Rev Carefull have discussed a possible ecumenical development there and have approached Mr Gurney.

Revised plans for Slipper Chapel will be presented to the Hierarchy in Low Week (emphasis on Shrine simplicity and realistically priced scheme). Architect, Mr Wingate, presented the revised plans (£326,000 for Slipper Chapel and £9.500 for adaption of Holy Ghost Chapel and Sacristy).
Resolved "...Shrine Council proceed with the plans as presented...".

Welcomed Rev A Carefull, Administrator of the Anglican Shrine at Walsingham.
Received the Report of the director.
The Architects Michael Wingate and Henry Rolph from Purcell presented to the meeting.
Resolutions:

1. "... Diocesan valuers should survey the two properties [Pilgrim Hall and the old school building] before any further discussions and decisions were made."
2. "... Architects proceed with a larger model for publicity and money raising purposes. It should be ready for the next meeting of the Hierarchy."

Building Plans: Friday Market Development - Elmham House, Falcon House, Aelred House, Guisborough House, Pilgrim Hall/Old School House
Slipper Chapel Development
Spiritual Development : Both Shrines working and praying together - Fr Alan Carefull present.
Money Matters: Financial statement available

Post dated to 24-3-1980 to be current.
Slipper Chapel - plans accepted; submitted to Norfolk CC for approval; £150,000 legacy towards project, Nation Wide Appeal for £150,000
The Railway - to acquire fro m NCC for a Pilgrim Way - Mr Kellett to negotiate; Fr Carefull says Anglican Shrine would join in this project.
Ecumenism - Both Shrines' staff work and pray together.
Staff - turnover continues - new staff joining - Sister Kathleen thanked.
Elm[ham] House Development - bar remodelling; £50,000 cost; £30,00 from Marist congregation in buying Falcon House, £20,000 being found by Walsingham Association
Prayer Life of the Shrine - programme for pilgrimages and daily prayer
Facilities for the Sick - Swap of Pilgrim Hall for Old School House by 1st June
Accommodation - working towards 120 - currently at 105. John Hawkes retires next year, may take over part of Dow House and pilgrims use rest.