Solicitor sending conveyancing deed for the Bishop and other parties to execute. Used the draft supplied, with alterations, in the form designed by Mr Ingpen KC for Roman Catholics.

Text is:
Dear Friends, I an honoured and deeply grateful for having been invited to make this contribution to the "Church in Aldeburgh" on behalf of the Roman Catholic population. A feature of my stay in Aldeburgh apart from having many rather wonderful parishioners, is the kindness and friendliness of so many members of other churches, and a truly ecumenical situation.
We clergy too, enjoy a relationship proper to brothers in Christ. And now a few details of the Roman Catholic parish of Our Lady & St. Peter. It covers over 100 square miles and includes, Leiston, Saxmundham, Thorpness, Sizewell, Snape (part) and Yoxford. The parish was established in 1906. No doubt at that time Mass would be celebrated in private houses. Later the Oblate nuns established a convent school here in Suffolk House with a public chapel and later they were replaced by Sisters of Mercy at Eton House. According to our records in 1906 there were 24 Catholics and Sunday Mass attendance was 12. In 1914 it was 63 plus 42 Belgian refugees. In 1917 46 and 53 soldiers. At this time the Sunday collection averaged 9s 9d in Aldeburgh and l3s 5d in Leiston. The priest must have had a slender diet.
In 1924 the foundation stone of the present church on the Terrace was laid. The contract price was £2,298 - cash in hand £1,200. The first Mass was celebrated in the church in 1925.
In 1930 owing to seemingly incurable dampness, the altar was moved to the opposite end of the church. Towards the end of the war a bomb was dropped near the church blasting the presbytery and making a good excuse for the church tower to be demolished, as unsafe, Two extra bays were built and a side chapel opened in 1955; cost £4,000. Leiston has its own church All Saints, Seaward Avenue and a thriving community. It was built just over 25 years ago. Last year we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone. A very welcome guest was Father Mcarten. He was chaplain to a very large number of Irish Catholics employed in building Sizewell A. He mustered a large contingent to help in building the church.

Article reporting Bishop Leo Parker visiting Aldeburgh and Leiston - being met by Fr Jolly .

Side 1: Letter from Fr Delaney thanking those who organised the Concert which raised £180. Named Mr H Simmons Lander.
Side 2: "The Aldeburgh Picture House" - Article mentioning the £180 cheque presented to Fr Delaney BY Mr H S Lander at the Picture House.

Article about a grand concert held in the Picture House in the High Street, on Wednesday night, in aid of the RC Church. The Chairman, Alex Lyle-Samuel Esq. M.P., said many offers of support had been received - From himself, Sir Arthur Churchman M.P., The Mayor of Aldeburgh, Lady Howard of Glossop, Duchess of Norfolk, Sir Henry Jerningham Bart. Fr Delaney replied.

Fr Hillier outlines the role of the Observer and wishes readers a very happy Christmas.

Leiston cum Sizewell UDC's alternative site on offer as direct exchange for existing site held by Catholic Church. Report addresses: District, Encumbrances, Adjoining owners, Boundaries, Planning, Ground, Services, Site layout, Recommendations. Wearing & Hastings recommend the site to the Bishop for acceptance as there are benefits, not least it is larger and hence cost effective in exchange.

Covering letter for a number of drawings and letter - Bishop had accepted the approach at a discussion in Shefford yesterday (15-7-1963).

Report, site drawings and Fr Hillier letter enclosed [not present]. Council have offered a third or fourth site as an alternative to King George's Avenue in their effort to improve the housing development behind. This latest offering is the best so far; suggest Diocese accept it.

Bishop's suggestion to move the church to the south is raised wit Council's solicitors. Suggest meeting on site when the Bishop visits in March, to discuss layout before work starts on plans.
Manuscript annotation "28 March [visit date?]"
second part of letter: new church may be built at Earl's Barton - for guidance church at Roade designed for 128 people for £4650 (includes paving and small front wall).

Unfortunately Mr Hastings is confined to bed with influenza - need to reschedule site meeting for another two or three weeks' time.

Bishop advised to see Fr Bull. Arrangements for 17th to see Fr Bull at the site in Leiston to discuss matters. Please advise where the site is.

Bishop approves tall window; now accommodated 200 people; cost within £6,000. Planning authority's adverse comments on previous design necessitated a complete re-design. Bishop has seen these and approved. Laying of Foundation Stone: September 21st or 22nd. The inscription can be in English or Latin - please let us know what you want as soon as you can.

Drawings enclosed for new design as approved by the Bishop. Planning authority comments necessitated a complete re-design also approved by the Bishop. Will now seat 200 people; have approached Dawnays re steelwork & substructure; raft structure deemed best but if you have different view get in touch soon.

Land opposite the Railway Station in Leiston. Offered for £200. Options on splitting into two plots: £100 plot (1 rood, 21 poles) adjoining Police Station; £100 western portion (1 rood).