Chris Toller (of ????) undertook the 5 year review of Wymondham property. Nothing to worry, except to reserve £10,000 for re-roofing the Presbytery in a year or so. They considered future development of the parish in Attleborough, given that the parish has no property there. The old C of E Hall is to come to the market soon, Chris Toller sees this as an opportunity. So Fr Brown is raising it with the Bishop despite his lack of means. Sister Alies is soon to be out of hospital but will not be able to drive and it is thought that having her based in Attleborough would provide someone on the spot would provide support for local people.
Brown, Peter RevLetter
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Sorry to hear of the Bishop's illness and hence inability to visit the parish at the weekend. Fortunate that Mgr McBride administered Confirmation to those who were away when the Bishop came last month. Suggest re-arranging the Visitation to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the present Wymondham Church?
Brown, Peter RevVisited Fr Flynn, found him in a very weak condition looking an absolute wreck. Quite clear that Fr Flynn is not drinking - despite some of the comments made by others; he also takes great pride in the church and his house, again contrary to others' comments. Believes that Mr Bull was mistaking a previous condition's consequences with Fr Flynn's current situation.
Ketterer, Constantine Rev (-1940)Duplicating faculties for Fr Cyril Banham - may not be able to say Mass 24 teeth to come out. "I think I shall be over it by Sunday".
manuscript annotation: "Ans: Granted. So very sorry for the cause, and doubly sympathise. Hope the loss will lead to greater gain in health. May 8/27"
Fr Chadwick SJ will need faculties to cover for Fr Campbell being on leave. The Banham Fund monies have not been paid since 1925. Mrs Kenyon is not now in imminent danger of death.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBFr Vermeulen may not recover the use of his left arm; arrangements are being made to move him back to Belgium. Enclosed [not present] is a petition to receive a convert, and, a petition to set right a "Ne termere" case.
manuscript annotation: "Sent new faculties to Fr Campbell and also [?] Reparations Pm[?] Fr Vermeulen!"
Five years since the last visitation. Would the Bishop come and administer Confirmation - a number of top children will be leaving school and they have not been confirmed. Wednesday would be best as a fuller congregation will attend. Dr Chris Helsham is not yet about and may not be for a long time yet.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBSetting out the timetable for the Visitation. Not many for Confirmation as Bishop has said 11 is the minimum age. The sick are well distributed and so a sick visit is out of the question. Coming for Hethersett Mass? Fr Chapman is to have a medical examination at the request of his insurers regarding his diabetes and heart condition which may affect his fitness to drive.
Annotation: "Can't do Hethersett".
RAF Watton: collections (average £15 per week) , payments, expenses ; mass attendance 50 to 62. Attleborough: collections, expenses.
Fr Chapman liked looking after Watton, but his health is not good and he gets exhausted and would like to be relieved of Watton. Finances declining, a lot of work on house, cottage & hall. New roof needed for church (estimate at £4,050 + 8% VAT).
Enclosed photo of new presbytery to be finished by end of month. Reports return of illness. Asks if he knows name of a specialist. Asks for grant from Sick Clergy Fund. May he take liquid food between 2 Easter Sunday Masses at Romsey & March?
Bishop gives advice on food, occupying presbytery, specialist, and claiming from SCF
Thanks him for letter & information re specialist. His doctor has written to Mr Ernest Ware MD as he needs surgeon & he hopes to see him next week. He has written to Canon Drake [re Sick Clergy Fund]. Assures Bishop he will not move into presbytery until it is dry.
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Writing from 33 Upper Rock Gdns, Brighton: He has followed Bishop's advice & seen best doctor in Brighton who believes he has nothing to worry about in spite of abdominal pain. Fr Clare says pain now decreasing & so will not take up Bishop's kind offer of a move. If he finds later he needs it he will raise it with the Bishop
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Writing from sister's address: Reporting he is out of hospital, feeling better but weak. Asks leave to go to Brighton for a month as recommended by doctor. If he agrees would Bishop send him papers for saying Mass.
Bishop annotation: "Sent celebret for a month"
Feels specialist understands his case. He is to have X-rays & will stay in hospital for a few weeks whether or not he has an operation. Fr Page will say Mass at March on Sunday. He will be glad to get into hospital as he feels he is getting worse.
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Fr Arthur in poor health and asking to be relieved of his duties at Burnham Market. No clear plans for the parish but Fr Richmond has agreed to look after the parish indefinitely. Next Provincial Council meeting will review this situation.
Clark, Hilary Rev SDSSuggest that the official hand over date is 9 September. Fr Richmond is happy to work at St Henry's indefinitely and Fr Arthur will go to Saltdean in Sussex to be cared for by his family.
Clark, Hilary Rev SDSLetter to secretary (Fr Sidney Reeman) of Northampton Sick Clergy Fund asking for receipted invoice (attached) to be considered by the committee for re-reimbursement. Fr Crawfurd is almost broke, but if it is too much trouble, forget it!
Crawfurd, Geoffrey Rev (-1969)Wishes the bishop's time in hospital will be successful. Cathedral repairs mentioned by the bishop - will ask Fr Tim Ryan at the American base to make an appeal. Suggestion that he could help Fr Smith at Bretton now that Fr Arnold has left for Great Missenden.
Crowley, Liam Rev SS CC (-2019)Fr Davidson is asking for a move to a small place. He is depressed and loathes "this place" and the bad influence of Mr Winckworth (staying with protestants). He feels useless and harmful. A fresh outlook in a small place; offers to guarantee to do no harm in such a place.
Manuscript annotation: "Send me acct. of what came in [partial word] annually that I may extract what the Diocese will be liable for when you leave for another mission. Also what functions your successor may have to find; for few in the Diocese have your private means then I'll look around & see who you can exchange with, for you are [several words indecipherable] . Oct. 22/29."
Mgr Freeland informed him that the Bishop is quite recovered and able to resume work. All is well at Yarmouth for Lent - giving a series of sermons on the Passion and the Fundamentum of the Exercises. Number of converts is steadily increasing. The sisters in the convent are doing excellent work and seem very happy.
Manuscript annotation: "[illegible] Thanks. Apr. 2/28"