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Will need to speak to Fr Nesden and Fr Shryane. Currently reduced numbers of priests means unlikely to establish a priest in Dersingham. Also, need to think carefully about establishing a mass centre - tell more about the Catholics you have identified.

Tony Shryane has pressed Peter Murphy to stay on because of Fakenham - Fr Chris Cook will take over there on 10 June. Hoping you can go to Blakeney once Fr Murphy disappears back to London. Answer to glasses problem: have two pairs!

Thanks for informing him about supply cover during absence. Bishop on leave soon too. The "old school building" discussion regarding finance and management being proposed is not acceptable unless certain conditions apply.
How is Fr Tony Webb doing and his contribution to parish life?

Thanks for the appraisal. Need to report if there are any issues.

A good evening and the ministry of Confirmation is always new and fresh. Did not get the chance to speak formally with Fr Webb but did comment on pastoral disciplines of secular clergy - the need to be "in".

Felt at home with the young people; enjoyed his food; trip home was fast and easy.
Tony W [Webb] said he'd be seeing the Bishop soon - wonders what about.

Need to make contact with the financial professionals (Finance Office - Dick Wilson) to ensure the large legacy remains on track - not unknown for a will to be challenged by relatives. You are doing a great job.

Thanks for the cheques - generous and helpful. Well thought out programme allowing him to move at a measured and peaceful pace!
Please explain carefully the siting of the Blessed Sacrament at Gaywood - Our Lady's can wait. I prattled on like a parrot at UEA on Monday evening!

Happy to offer Fr Webb a position as an assistant to the parish priest at King's Lynn, Fr Shryane.

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Deacon Matthews has permission to preside at a Eucharistic Service, which is not a Mass - no deacon can say Mass, indeed the Bishop has no authority in Canon Law to allow it.
Fr Dobson is a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers and is on loan to the Diocese.
Noted the points in your letter and will discuss them with the Dean, Fr Tony Shryane, and my Vicars General

Some very polarised views being received by the Bishop. Concerned that the sick and elderly should be visited. A meeting is to be convened between, Fr Dobson, Deacon Len Matthews, the Dean and the Vicar-General to discuss all the issues and to devise a workable solution for the pastoral care of all parishioners.

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Approve request from Kesgrave community in St Mary's parish, Ipswich, to have a representative on the DPC.

Delighted to have celebrated the Centenary Mass. Thought the refurbished shrine looked very good.

Grateful for Fr Shryane having sorted out the business of Confirmations at Hunstanton. It must have been a difficult meeting but at least a possible point of controversy has been sorted out. As for the rest, we shall wait and see.

Confirmations went well. Looked after by David Baker. Informal ceremony before mass with the Diocesan Medal given to Mrs Louis Smith. Looking forward to your induction in Ely on 6th November.

Approve of Fr Michael Rear for Ecumenical Commission - will "write to Michael [Rear] and Geoff Cook". Thanks for the deanery visitation form for Fakenham.