Part 1: suspends the need for fasting and abstinence during the "dreadful scourge of Cholera".
Asks [Dr Husenbeth] to communicate this to the priests of Norwich and Mgr Taylor of Thetford. Writing so because of a delay in documents returning from Rome.
Has appealed to the Pope to allow fewer [no?] meetings as most priest live more than 100 miles away and it is not practicable to call meetings in the current circumstances. Despite Monsignor Bernabo refusing to present it to the pope, Bishop Wareing will proceed anyway. Perplexed and distressed by the state of Lord Shrewbury's affairs. Cannot keep borrowing £217 per year to keep missions afloat. "Our poor diocese was never in a more embarrassing and trying position"
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Appeal for funds for the diocese; lists some of the numerous demands on funds. Synod will be deferred until Spring from Christmas. "Acts and Decrees of the Provincial Synod" just become available - send 2/6d i postage stamps to obtain a copy.
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Using a normal letter form instead of Pastoral to raise issues:
- frequently called to aid struggling missioners due to their small and poor congregations
- ecclesiastical students expenses
- expense of maintaining an agent in Rome
- debt incurred personally to meet the non-payment for 3 years of the pensions due to 4 missions.
He does this to demonstrate there is reason behind requests / appeals to the charity of congregations.
p.s. pray for the souls of those who have died in the war; be sure to register your chapel as a place of Catholic Worship in the light of the forthcoming Charitable Trusts Bill
Table of Congregational Contributions and Disbursements
addressed: "The Very Reverend / F C Husenbeth DD / Cossey / Norwich"
Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)Recommends the appeal for Diocesan Funds. Have concluded the purchase of the site for the future cathedral. His own finances are heavily supported by one [unnamed] gentleman who has invested money to support the Bishop and two others. Management of the Fund will be by the newly instituted Finance Commission - comprising Canons Oleron, Eccles and Seed.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Receipt for repayment from Rev John Duff of £56-12-6d representing the balance of the £95 loan plus interest to Huntingdon Mission. One penny stamp over-signed by Thomas Seed, Peterborough.
CorrespondentNot having had a response from his successor in Bedford, Fr Wrigglesworth is asking the Bishop for help. He does this since the Bishop's sudden decision to move him has caused difficulties. Specifically reimbursement for several tons of coal bought in anticipation of a longer stay; repayment for upgrading the servant's WC to a cistern; a new gas stove bought for £5; return of cash associate with a grant for the school but which he says under diocesan rules belong to the parish priest at the time, i.e himself. The current incumbent is leaving the teachers without money and hence no food. So Fr Wrigglesworth has sent them money.
manuscript annotation: "Bedford Claims of Rev G Wrigglesworth in Canon Osman of Bedford"
Acknowledges letter - will see Canon Osman in Bedfors on a visit. Has to read letter from Fr Wrigglesworth held by Canon Osman first.
Riddell, Arthur George Rev (1836-1907)Bishop wants them to settle the matter between them. Why ask for money back for repairs? Quite happy to send on the gas stove. Not been given the cost of the coals. "I hope you are quite well, & like Lynn & have less worry than at Bedford"
Osman, George Ernest RevEnclosed copy of letter from Canon Osman. Wishes the Bishop to act as judge on the matter as Fr Wrigglesworth "decline any settlement 'out of court'". Fr Wrigglesworth then sets out his claim against Canon Osman: a claim was made against the grant; claims what is owed to him; if Canon Osman wishes to send on the gas styove he needs to include the pipe connecting it to the meter; detailed statement of (debt) situation included (total being £107-4-0).
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)Sir Lewis Jarvis death (banker in Lynn) means that Jarvis Bank monies will be managed by Messrs Gurney & Co. Fr Wrigglesworth not sure of them and asks whether London and Provincial might be better option.
Wants another remittance from Canon Osman as the Canon will not have vouchers to show the inspector [Building?].
Sides 1/2: Inspector has condemned school - unable to put the point that it will eb attended to after the church is built as Schoolmistress did not call him. Spent £15 on appeals, received £19.14.5, so not got £5 back. Thanks the bishop for writing to Canon Osman again. Fr Wrigglesworth is in urgent need of the money.
Sides 3/4: Balance sheet for "New Church of St Mary Lynn" to 16 January 1889
Still not received what Canon Osman owes. Needs to pay his debts - will bishop provide £10 to help in this?
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)side 1/3: new design better and costs less (£700 less); Appeals not achieving any return. Repairs are mounting up; gas pipes leaking; church flooding as gutters are failing; nave damaged; windows broken. Hope the bishop will means [to progress].
sides 2/4: balance sheet to 16 March 1889
Just returned form Rome on Friday.
"... I quite approve of the transfer of the site of Bungay Church & Schools, in fact the whole property, to trustees appointed by the President General of the Benedictines, the Rt Rev P O'Neill. But I think that a clause shld be inserted to this effect 'if at any time the English Benedictines decide to give up serving the mission then the trustees shall transfer the whole property to trustees appointed by the Roman Catholic Bishop having spiritual jurisdiction or presiding over the Roman Catholics of Bungay'".
[postscript:] "I hope your Grace has got over the difficulty at Norwich: the non-completion of the church is costing me £120 a year."
Not a single pupil failed in the examinations - every child got an excellent in their 3Rs [Reading, 'riting, Arithmetic]. HMI pleased with the plans for the new school. The church's problems continue - rain pouring in drowned out speech during service on Sunday; Aisle separated a full inch form the body of the church; Chancel is in a bad state; in the plans [not present it has been transferred to the other end of the church. £650 for this plus £760 for the school. How to get the money? "If Madame [Mrs Lyne-Stephens?] had but kept her promise her £1200 would have enabled both School & Church to proceed." Perhaps the bishop can approach her to ask (for her) so little?
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)Bardell, the builder, is requesting £200. Roof of the large room to be placed. Like better than Canon Moser's. Grateful that the proceeds from the sale were used for the school building.
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)Has received the cheque and paid Mr Bardell. Mr & Mrs Wilkin will be please to receive the bishop when he comes to Lynn. Not at the Royal Christening [of future King Edward VIII] probably due to the Prince being disappointed over the church. The Prince had said Fr Wrigglesworth should appeal to Rome.
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)Cost of land is £548.9.6, cost of school to be £850. Duke of Norfolk will visit Lynn and also Norwich at some point.
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)Expresses disappointment with the bishop's last letter [not present]. Hope is gone for a new church. Having once boasted as being the strongest priest in the diocese he is now the weakest and all because of the bad sate of the church. Better to have a service in a field than in this church. Has £500.11.5. Duke of Norfolk paid up when asked.
manuscript annotation; [bishop's hand?] "2/3 or 1300 = 866.13.4 towards 500.11.5 you have & the rest 366.1.1 might be met from the Gillow leg[acy]. & a donation of mine. Decide us to architect[?] plan & cost & let me know."
Updating the Bishop on the continuing matter of Mr [& Mrs Glover] who "... is acting .. to drive me out of Southwold irrespective of Your Lordship's pleasure..." via threats of publication [no indication about what]. Withdrawal of some annual subscriptions versus promises of new one. Assures the Bishop that he remains confident of the good opinion of all the people who would deeply resent any interference.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)