Bishop will have to supply at Aldborough as David [Thomson] has gone into hospital. Would like to release you, but practically, cannot do so. Let him know if cannot do the minimum. "Your people have got to realise that they are privileged to have a priest celebrating Mass." There is no replacement.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Retirement
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Situation is dire (not just in this diocese); may have to close two parishes as not enough priests. The Bishop asks for him to stay on another year.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Is aware that the work-load is heavy for an ageing Fr Sloan. It may sound hard but need Fr Sloan to continue for as long as possible. If circumstances alter then it should be possible to release him, so he can quietly retire.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Copy of July newsletter [not present] which mentions Fr Sloan's application to retire. Warning that a reporter may pick it up and write about it.
Sloan, James Rev (1913-1988)Will be 71 in August and wishes to resign. Finding the demands of 5 week-end masses, 4 hospitals, driving to Halesworth are too much. Offered a home by a couple and would like to give an answer by June 20th.
Sloan, James Rev (1913-1988)Advising the Bishop that two doctors are planning to write to him about retiring Fr Sloan, even though he as advised them of the shortage of priests.
Sloan, James Rev (1913-1988)Had no idea of the problems faced by the Bishop - will stay on for another year.
Sloan, James Rev (1913-1988)Discusses the failing health of Fr Sloan and the consideration that he cannot maintain his pastoral duties.
"We would all like to see Fr Sloan continue as Parish Priest for many years as we are very fond of him and wish him well, but if his health is failing and the demands upon him are too great, perhaps the time has come to review the situation."