Given that the bishop has an appreciation of Fr Worswick's work, the Abbot presents him for a permanent appointment to Beccles as parish priest.
Downside AbbeyAbbot Ramsay: Need to provide resources for the missions - hence a need to move Fr Worswick from Beccles. Fr martin Campbell, currently at Little Malvern, will replace him.
manuscript annotation: "Extremely sorry! But will not embarrass you, only trusting that Beccles will not go to sleep again. Fr Worswick [illegible] her from sleep of Spiritual Starvation. I give faculties to Fr Campbell for when he comes, also for the Nuns. Fr Worswick [illegible] leave his faculties form behind, when Fr Campbell comes he can send it to me. I will just change the name. Sept 12/24."
The Abbot accepts the role as trustee for the endowment from Mr Banham's will.
manuscript annotation: "Wrote thanking. Also to RE Banham saying Abbot Ramsey accepted to act as trustee and to say that, subject to Fr Worswick's approval, appointed Dr Helsham. Also wrote to Fr Worswick telling him of the arrangements."
Due to illness, effecting a swap of priests. Fr Worswick will start as soon as he receives the faculties.
Downside AbbeyAbbot John Roberts: Fr Michael Clothier is now parish priest at Beccles.
Lourdes very hot last week - not much better here.
Abbot John Roberts: Dom Aelred Watkins, thirteen years as Headmaster of Downside, is to replace Dom Little at Beccles.
Downside AbbeyRegrets community too young for a foundation. Small communities never a success. Invites him to Consecration of Abbey Church on 25th August 1932 & asks him to consecrate one of 14 side altars.
Bishop annotation: accepts. Asks for later note as date long way off.
Mrs Bramley is kind-hearted, etc. she did discuss the letter with the Abbot but also added other parts not seen until the Bishop copied her letter to him. He was delighted not to be governor and will talk to her. On way to Mass at Gillingham; his health has its ups and downs.
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Abbot Richard Yeo thanking the Bishop for helping in the release of a priest for a long retreat at Belmont. Also for lining up "all sorts of things in Beccles" - new liturgy, rededicating the altar, receiving converts and confirmations - should be pretty busy this weekend.
Downside Abbey"It was with joy that a large group from the diocese of East Anglia retired to Lourdes for the last aeek of August after a three-year gap." Story continues
image caption: "East Anglían pligrims at the grotto."
Listing of conveyancing and mortgaging activity relating to plot 2 East Street, St Ives. Shows legal ownership by Mr John Saint.
UnknownSunday to Friday; boys; meals ; accommodation
26 to 29 October - 20 boys
29 to 31 October - 16 boys
Accompaniments to Plainsong for Schools. Imprimatur Richard Archbishop Liverpool 15th Dec. 1930
Original cover fragile. Re-covered with taped spine repairs.
Manuscript title on front cover - "Accompaniments to Plain Song. Church of Christ the King, Lakenham."
- Letter (1 page; printed) from Mons Giuseppe Ghiberti - introducing the parcel sent - "On behalf of the Archbishop of Turin, Mons Severino Polettom the Turin Diocesan Commission for the Exposition of the Shroud in the year 2000 sends your Eminence/Excellency this parcel containing a video cassette, an explanatory note and a leaflet." letter continues...
- Leaflet "Sindone Testimone per l'anno 2000"; printed; colour; 2 folds; 6 sides
- Leaflet "Ostensione della Sindone"; printed; colour; 4 folds; 10 sides
Account showing list of parish donors to buy the land; the hut (The Bishop); to build & equip. ; amount owing to the builder; extra costs for laying on utilities and equipment, fixing roof and installing fencing.
Debt owed £180
Parish accounts showing income and expenditure for Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Inside front cover - suppliers plate: J C King Ltd, 246-252 St John St, Clerkenwell, London. Item order No 614
Inside back cover - 12/-
Parish accounts showing income and expenditure for Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Bull, Alfred Stephen Rev (-1980)Parish accounts showing income and expenditure for Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Parish accounts showing income and expenditure for Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Thomson, David C Rev (-1998)Front: Inside front cover and 7 pages: 1 Oct 1947 to August 1948 - subscriptions and expenses
Back: 4 pages - "Bank Account (Current)" - Jan 1948 to Nov 1949 Deposits and payments
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