Rev K V Ensor's letter touched the Bishop deeply and precious to receive especially from an Evangelical Anglican. Shares the need not to tamper with doctrine under the rubric of spurious ecumenism. The doctrine of the RC Church is embodies in the New Order of Mass which is shared substantially with the Anglican Communion. The Church is not an abstraction; it is for the episcopate to discern what is to be done in the development of the Catholic faith.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Poringland
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Surprised the Cardinal revealed all - picked up by Catholic Herald and the Telegraph - have since turned down an invitation to speak on Radio 4. Cormac has been in contact. Major hurdles itemised by Bishop Clark in respect to the nature of the ministry of married (and elderly/pensionable) Anglican Clergy within the Catholic Church; managing the sceptics in Rome notwithstanding some Bishops already have candidates in training; use of a Canon Lawyer (Peter Smith ideal). Suggests a structure to clarify lines of responsibility, if the post holders are agreed. Started moving personal effects in to the retirement bungalow - "I wonder whether my hunch will be verified/vindicated."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Letter sent to Cardinal Ratzinger - Bishop Clark supports text - hopes a timely response is obtained. Still thinks that clarification regarding the acceptance of elderly married is required.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Very pleased with his visit to the White House and thanks all there for making it a great experience. Return invitation to London Colney. Pilgrimage at Walsingham went very well - but how could it not in such surroundings!
O'Brien James, Rev (1930-2007)"Bishop Peter Collins has hosted Diocese of East Anglia seminarians from as far away as Rome and Birmingham in his first Mass and lunch with them since being ordained as Bishop of East Anglia in mid-December." Story continues
image caption: "Pictured before the lunch are, from the left, Fr Padraig Hawkins, Fr Mark Dunning, Matthew Allen, Guy Cranfield, Peter Ho, Fr Pat Cleary, Bishop Peter, Rev Bienn Carlo Manuntag, Anthony Asomugha and DryAntone Reilly. Not present were seminarians Rev Mark Ashwood, Benjamin Barnett and Dominic Nyathi."
£2,000 donation forwarded to the Bishop by the Cardinal from funds from an anonymous donor.
Thanks the Cardinal for thinking of us up here in the "flat lands".
Anonymous donation is acknowledged and will assist some of the poorer clergy of the Diocese.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Authorising the request from the parish of the Sacred Heart, East Dereham to establish an affiliation with the Archconfraternity of St Stephen.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Strictly Private and Confidential: Cannot think of anyone who could fulfil the requirements set out by Cardinal Neves.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Thanks James Parker for the warning about the error in the report.
Confirms (and has had the process witnessed) that all Nolan Review material in his possession has been destroyed.
Bishop Smith moves to Cardiff tomorrow - so contacts to be made there.
Witness statement that confidential documentation relating to the Nolan Review has been shredded and burned.
Bishop understands the logistics and accepts the resignation.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Booked 6 June 1991 for Confirmation. Haggle with James about Hemsby Youth Group visit - let him know what they expect. Wish you well with the Manifold matter.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)A fast filling diary means that the Bishop cannot commit to a whole weekend. Sundays are particularly difficult since they are reserved for parish visits. On the weekend of 12-14 December, he has a special Mass for those preparing to be Permanent Deacons and a Confirmation Mass on Sunday.
Evans, Michael Charles Rev MTh (1951-2011)Writing as Bishop's PS, Fr Maddison, says the Bishop accepts the invitation to become president of the East Anglian Federation of the Walsingham Association.
Maddison, Paul RevJenny Standing: The residue of the Insley estate (£30,000) is to be used to finance a deacon at Dersingham. Asking the Diocesan Accountants for guidance on how this could be achieved.
Bishop's OfficeBishop is attending an ARCIC meeting in Venice. Normal route to requests a papal blessing is via the parish priest.
Bishop's OfficeDay of Installation - an infant church - a "Year of Grace"; his homily said it all; groping for the right "shape" of the new diocese; a charge to "lead, to minister, to exercise compassion"; programme of pastoral visits - Archbishop Warlock's lead; responsibilites to the church i England and everywhere but chiefly to the European scene; despite that he will be available; pastoral oversight to be established [organisational aspects listed]; Canon McBride as Vicar-General, Canon Taylor as Chancellor; invites comments on his "model"; will remain at Poringland - chaplain to be appointed for the Cathedral; drafting a second Ad Clerum - to be crisp and to the point.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Having missed the last three meetings, Canon Burditt suggests he is out of touch and therefore requests that the Bishop release him from being a member of the Shrine Council.
Burditt, Noel Rev (-2000)Cardinal will withdraw Fr Morley and has already spoke to Fr George Stack who deals with appointments.
Hume, George Basil Rev (1923-1999)Documentation