Welcomes the nuns to King's Lynn - knows their work in Beccles very well as he used to be a School Inspector before becoming a bishop. Fr Stokes is very pleased at having you there.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Nun
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Includes [not present] documentation required for Fr Trafford - grateful if he will undertake to hear the Lowestoft nuns confessions.
The management of the Banham Trust is quite constrained and has worked until now - sets out major aspects of the trust. The Bishop recommends that it stays as it is. However he'd be interested to hear anything Mr Coney or the Abbot can come up with.
Wishes him well in his new activity in Liverpool.
Bishop's secretary writes on behalf of the Bishop: Fr Stratton is Extraordinary Confessor for Bletchley's Thornton College nuns; the Mother Superior has asked for a different priest as Fr Stratton has been unable to attend. Is he willing to relinquish this office? Fr Kennedy is helping out at Yarmouth and following a request from the nuns at Beccles for him to give conferences and hear their confessions, the Bishop is confused over what faculties to give, if any. The Bishop believed Fr Kennedy SJ to be an Army Chaplain but asks whether he is correct in his understanding and asks for more information. Also, confirms date of Bishop's visit to Yarmouth for Confirmation - 30 May at 3.30pm.
Bishop's OfficeDispensation for Sr Agnes
Sacra Congregatio de Religiosis (1908-)"Owing to the ill-health of Sister Agnes OSM, I have advised her to obtain permission to break the fast before Daily Communion."
Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)Presbytery bedroom accommodation not ready to receive the bishop. Mr Bunbury happy to look after the Bishop at his house. Arrange for Mass at the convent - the nuns will be delighted. Fr Mason will be sending some of his parishioners for confirmation.
Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSBFr Chadwick SJ coming for Christmas - faculties for him for the Church and for the Nuns (seven of them) who would like to have Benediction; he will also lead a retreat for them.
manuscript annotation: "All granted. Dec 15/27"
Fr Fulton questions whether 5/- require to be paid for certificated teachers applies to nuns. They already get £70 per annum plus sundry other expenses (£50 part purchase money of convent).
On reverse: Copy of Bishop's reply, dated 22 February 1898: "As a rule the regulation applies to all certificated teachers including nuns. But if an order of nuns decide never to apply for any superannuation for any of their members then the 5/- in case of a nun of that order need not be paid. Ask the nuns...& act accordingly"
Manager now appointed to replace Mrs Grantham-Hill. Mother General is withdrawing a nun at the end of term. Does Fr Brewer know of any suitable female who could teach PE for the 9-11 group?
Innes, M Benet Rev OSBNeed to minimise the use of corporal punishment at St Benet's and provides guidance until next managers' meeting:
- only for serious breaches of discipline
- not on the hands
- not publicly in front of the class.
Servite Sisters of Beccles have asked him to be their Confessor-Extraordinary following Fr Vermuelen's departure. Permission to say mass at Dunwich (on St Felix, March 8) for himself or Fr Davidson. Bitter weather - much sickness and want.
manuscript annotation: "Yes to both, this letter is I fear too late, but can have any Mass [illegible], Sent faculty for confessor-extraordinary for Beccles nuns Mch 7/29"
Requestion faculties for bination [2 masses said same day by same priest] and for visiting priest, to say first Mass on Sunday and hear confessions.
manuscript annotation: "Sent faculties, good till Sep 7 1932. Also for extraordinary to Beccles nuns and for duplicating. Give me names of Priests who usually come to visit you. I will give faculties, others chance visitors you need apply for Sept 30/30"
Renewal of faculties to continue as extraordinary Confessor to the nuns at Beccles.
Also requests a prayer for his mother who recently died.
manuscript annotation: "renewed faculties for 3 years Jan 10/26."
Sister Agnes (Prioress of the Servites & Head Mistress of St Benet's Schools) has a heart condition and cannot rise without having had nourishment. Fr Worswick requests a dispensation to allow her to have fluids [during the abstinence period prior to receiving communion].
Letter from Dr Helsham enclosed.
Willing to be extraordinary for the Woodbridge community. 70 minutes by train from here. Will find out if Fr Helsham has faculties in his own diocese - he need not hear confessions; Fr Chadwick will be here too - both having a week at home and nominally supplying here.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered: thanks. Wrote to Carmelites to acquaint them with Fr W's consent and asking them to let him know when they wd like to see him."
Fr Slack, ordained yesterday, is now at Beccles and hence Fr Vermuelen wishes to take leave. Would the bishop grant faculties for Fr Slack whilst here? Mentions woman who has promise to return to communion when Fr Slack becomes a priest.
manuscript annotation: "Granted. Gillingham (& Beccles if Fr Worswick desires it - not, however, for the nuns) Also for preaching."
SM Scholastica OSM, Mother General, St Mary's Priory, Stamford Hill: Sr Agnes has been prioress for 6 years at Beccles, no other appointee available, would like to re-appoint. Rome in agreement provided no objection from the Ordinary of the Diocese.
manuscript annotation: "Agreed. Aug 7/26."
Picking up on the Bishop’s stated preference, made on his last visit to Gillingham Hall, for secular rather than religious teachers. Raises the matter of establishing a small convent which could house nuns who would undertake teaching in a catholic school. Mrs Kenyon has wished for a long time to start a small community of nuns. The nuns being considered are the Sisters of St Paul (already in Cossey [Costessey, near Norwich]). They are reported to teach well and go in communities of three. Mr Kenyon can contact them to see if they are willing to come [to Beccles]. There is a very suitable house in Beccles coming on the market; if the bishop approves then Kenyon will make an offer for it. If the Bishop can think the matter over and reply at his leisure.
Kenyon, John George (1843-1914)Sr M Agnes OSM (Convent of Our Lady of Pity, Beccles) asking "Rev Father" to be their Extraordinary Confessor for the next three years.
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