Transfer of properties from Vawser to Northampton Diocese, for mortgages, fees & charges
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)March
221 Archive Record results for March
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"Fr Paul Spellman from March in Cambridgeshire has opened up the presbytery garden to make sure as many parishioners as possbible can join with celebrating Sunday Mass." Story continues.
Image caption: "..parishioners from March joining in the celebration of the Mass."
Story 2
"Canon David Paul, Dean of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich, has described the first wedding to be held since lockdown as 'a lovely occasson.'" Story continues.
image caption: "Joe and Victoria Howard"
Fr Gaffney is being advised that the church is not suitable security for loans from Abbey national Building Society nor Co-Op Building Society, nor Peterborough Permanent Benefit Building Society. Advice is to go to the Oddfellows who have indicated they would help.
Larking Larking & WhitingNewspaper cutting from the Cambridgeshire Times recording the first brick to be laid. Mr Vanderweyden (who provided a Chapel for the Catholic Community) is laying the brick watched by Mr HR Mallett, Fr Gaffney, Mr MJ Sampson of Prefabricated Constructions Ltd who are building the Church.
This image taken at same time as cutting image.
Canon is directed by the Ad B of F to inform them that they do not wish you to place any moneys you may receive for the sale of the property at March in the administration of Father Clare.
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Asking him to act as agent for diocese in sale of two houses in March which are property of diocese. Diocese prepared to sell if he can secure £1600. If sold, would Fr Clare be able to stay in his house, and if so, for how long?
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Bishop says lowest overall price he can accept is £1500. Plans enclosed; Bishop asks them to review if the proposed new building will be more serviceable than present arrangements.
Fr Clare will have to take lodgings in March if necessary.
Encloses bill for fence from Turner. Work is satisfactory. Any news yet re proposed presbytery. Hopes Tonks received plans, etc. in good time as he sent the by Express letter on the 17th, the day before Chapter Meeting
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Ollard away so has no time to see to Diocesan business. Neighbour would have bought property at high price but commercial restrictions against him building the shop he intended. He is sending another man to see Ollard about buying.
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Thanks Pilkington for his letter. Gives names of two people (Grace Driver & Mrs A Jackson) he wishes to receive into church - been under instruction for 6 months. Urges him to decide to pay a visit. He can stay as long as he can; Northampton can spare him for a day or two. Kind regards to Mgr Ashmole, Mgr Mayne & Fr Hyde.
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Assured him of no urgency re papers Bishop sent him. He has no idea of size of Estate or amount of legacies. Has cabled partner to contact Couderts Bros & enter formal appearances in proceedings on behalf of Bishop & Fr Allen.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarHe has received a copy of Mrs Ten Broeck's Will which was admitted to probate on Dec 9th 1919. Gathers bequest to Bishop of £2600 sterling is effective as she built no church in March before her death. Real estate worth $60, 000 is subject to mortgage.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarThey have spoken to Auctioneers & Valuers re sale of houses. £1600 likely to be made if sold by auction; advise reserve of £1400. Gives value of both houses and plot of land. Asks if they may proceed. See back of p2 for reply [March 38b]
Ollard & Ollard (1903-2013)Enclosed Cheque for £1000 being sale price of March Presbytery & land. Asks him to send cheque to Ollard. Thinks Canon forgot to tell Ollard about sending money to him. Found by chance that new presbytery being built. Money came promptly when Fr Clare told off.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)His action on cheques to Ollard. The stained glass windows arrived yesterday but no candlesticks. Fear they must have been sold at the Sale. What a nuisance! Thanks for congratulations on anniversary of consecration, wishes someone else had had the honour.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Sisters settled in quickly & easily. Presbytery being put to good use. Never thought they'd be using the word "Convent" but here they are. 4th sister due in December - then arrange a welcome do. At £23,000 the new presbytery is under budget. "All systems go" at March
Smith, James M RevMr Dungate is a non-Catholic. Testimonial (unsolicited) praising the work of Rev James Smith: enables people to see God in a new light, you are not alone, someone cares about you. Confession gives people renewed hope. Lord's work continues without being overseen. Hopes Fr Smith will be in the parish for a long time.
Dungate, Raymond MrHaving delivered a Parish Renewal in March. Fr Matthews writes to the Bishop about the strengths of Fr J Smith. "..he inherited a practically defunct parish and a thoroughly wretched presbytery and in a year he has revitalized the one spiritually and repaired the other ...". "a priestly priest". Fr Matthews philosophy is to counter often bad news by ensuring that Bishops know about the good men in their Diocese and writes to do just that. Final remark is that Fr Smith regards the Bishop as a fine man and administrator but especially as being "balanced".
Matthews, Desmond S Rev SJWorried that Fr Smith may move on in Sept 1980. He has overcome many trials and started several organisation within March: SVP, Life, Legion f Mary, Knights St Columba; where one, UCM existed for 10 years. If the Sisters of FFM come then he should stay to help keep the parish moving.
Bishop replies (XEA6 file 4 P13) that whilst he likes to leave priests in their parish, Fr Smith wants to move, and he must do his best by the priests he has. April 1980: confirmation that the Sisters are coming.