Confidential: Marist Provincial confirmed that within the Constitution of the Congregation Marist priests cannot become Bishops - exceptionally a missionary diocese may be allowed.

Fr Henry Graystone has resigned on doctor's advice; final shattered hip operation done and should be in circulation by Christmas.
Fr Barker has been elected as the Provincial of Marist Fathers in England. Hopes to me the bishop in the New Year to discuss matters of common concern.

Changes at the Marist English Province necessitated changes at Walsingham. Fr Tulloch to be replaced by Fr Michael Griffin. Peter Rollings, a student, to be attached to Walsingham Community whilst finishing his BEd course. Hope to assemble the Wells/Walsingham Marists in a community in Walsingham itself.

Contract between Society of Mary and the Diocese of East Anglia for the administration of the Shrine concludes on 6 December. New one needs negotiating or Marist Society withdraw. Bishop and Director greed that three priests needed in running the Shrine. Provides details of scope and work for each. Marist Sisters' role needs to be reviewed too. Changes in role and numbers over time needs to be reviewed. Lists some of the work done by Sacristan / Guestmistress / Office / Shrine Sister. Parish commitment in this should not be overlooked. Growing numbers of Catholics in the area plus the retired Parish priest has not been replaced. A deacon can do some but not all.