Just back from Lourdes via Walsingham. Accepts programme in toto. Bishop's father's birthday (92) on Monday so shall leave after Ramsey - send me off with a sandwich!
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Programme
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Programme is:
- leave Poringland and arrive at 9.30pm - bed for the night please
- preach 8.45 mass at St Michael's
- opening words at 10am mass at The Good Shepherd
- confirmation mass at St Michael's
- lunch with neighbours
- sick visits
- cuppa and head for Poringland - to prepare for the November Hierarchy meeting on Monday
A new Director taking over at the Shrine; most matters left to Vicar General and so did not realise the urgency in the letter. Naturally grateful to the Walsingham Association for the pledge of raising £60,000. Do keep Mgr McBride and the Executive [Committee] in the picture. Every blessing.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop encloses the normal advice for his arrival which contains the form of Blessing, etc., which may be useful. Programme fine. Believes Mgr. Forbes to be an old Scots College companion. Has to leave on Monday. Will try to come for Friday from King's Lynn where he will be for the Pilgrimage on Thursday 12th.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)"You have me by the hip" when you quote the last time I came - but he was 3 years younger then. Not really the point. This is now a protracted Confirmation (administration of) which is not really what a Bishop's visitation is about. "You see, I like visiting St Ives - but FOUR confirmations!!!"
manuscript annotation: asking how necessary is it to accommodate all the relatives threatening to descend on St Ives? To late to do anything "effective" but think on it, It will almost certainly be another Bishop next time (I shall miss the occasion!)
Following meeting with Brother Hawkes and Mr John Salter regarding developments since the last report [October 1981]. Stresses that in dealing with its properties (sales, tenant, renovations, budgets, etc.) the Shrine needs a coherent rolling programme - not a fragmented and piecemeal approach.
Charles Hawkins & SonsCover letter for - programme of work; meeting notes; planned events. 3 year lease requested, pending the re-launch of the Meryemana Appeal next year
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Fr Dinley states that the programme will be similar to that of 3 years ago (1927):
8.30 Bishop's Mass
11.00 Missa Cantata coram Episcop with Sermon by the Bishop; After Mass Reception in Sodality Hall
6.30 Confirmation & Solemn Benediction.
He asks the Bishop for details of arrival so he can arrange for a car at the station. Passes on Mgr Forbes greetings.
Visitation on 26 September; suggested programme includes mass at St Michael's and at Ramsey. Confirmation candidates at Ramsey
Grace, George E L Rev (-1998)Visitation on 7 November. Suggested programme includes mass at St Michael's and the Good Shepherd. Fr Michael Roberts can help. 30 Candidates for confirmation. Lunch with Mr & Mrs Gavin, then can visit the hospital (Hinchingbrooke)
Grace, George E L Rev (-1998)Programme of events at St Neots and Kimbolton. 45 confirmation candidates plus sponsors - will be a full church. Guild of St Steven and SVP present. Maybe time to visit the Old People's Home; Borstal is difficult to visit on a Sunday.
Howlin, Laurence F, RevBishop arrives after 8pm, 13 November, dines and stays the night. Schedule for Sunday:
9am Mass at Hembsy - Bishop preaches
11am Mass Yarmouth - Mass for dead of two World Wars
3.30pm Confirmation Mass
6.30 pm Mass - Bishop to preach
7.30pm Evening tea
Monday 15th: Visit to primary school; visits to sick and house-bound (not so many)
Programme for Visitation on 28 November. Opportunity to have tea with John Major MP. Social arranged to meet the parishioners. Concern about access to catholic education in the locality; also, running a "key catechist" programme at distant venues (nearest being at Thetford, is hard for people with work and family commitments.
Kearney, Nicholas Rev , MA, Mag Theol, Lic PhilFr Kerby checked the Code and it is all clear now. Sorry that the Bishop finds the programme rather heavy - it is the same as the last time he came. The reason is the lack of space. 11am Mass is normally full and with the Confirmands and family and friends ... Fr Kerby explains the issues which lead to the programme being constructed this way. He considers the arrangements to be the best in the circumstances and hopes the Bishop will accept them.
p.s. Anne Kellock is providing the meals.
A light-hearted letter to Fr Wace. Bishop otherwise engaged and cannot attend the impressive programme at King's Lynn. Bishop suggests hiring a mitre to Fr Wace for the occasion - but Fr Moorcroft suggests ignoring the offer. Commission a new dance for the pilgrims...?
Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)Programme from 4 to 6 November
Shryane, Anthony RevAdvising the bishop of the "Songs of Praise" programme coming from Blythburgh Church on 6 June. He and his choir will be there.
manuscript annotation: "Blythburgh 'Songs of Praise' June 6th"
Agreed to the programme. Bishop will go on to Massingham for the priests' Retreat. No certificates for the Minsters of Holy Communion; Bishop has suggested instead a little booklet that might be suitably inscribed.
Smith, John Burley RevRequesting information about the programme for the planned visitation
Smith, John RevFr John Smith says the Bishop is in Southwold for Saturday 13 November and so can't get to Yarmouth before 8pm on 13th. Makes a number of adjustments / clarifications for the programme.
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