"Mr Dear Joe, I am very glad to hear that you are able to go to Blakeney, but sorry to hear that you have got to the stage when you have to retire - what is the matter? However, I have great pleasure in giving the faculties you ask for confessions and preaching, subject to the restrictions in the Code. I hope to see you some time at Blakeney, but I am just off to Rome until mid-December. I hope that you will have better health; Blakeney is a delightful place, but has very few Catholics. I presume you will have a housekeeper as it would be very lonely without one. "
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Retirement
33 Archive Record results for Retirement
Donovan Purcell's death and the retirement of Owen Westgate combined with the missing file at Ancient Monuments means that the details of the work done is not complete - hence called a meeting with Fr Hammond and others on 21 April in the presbytery. Have issued £500 certificate.
Purcell Miller Tritton & PartnersProposing to leave on Wednesday 20 October with his housekeeper. Has informed the PP Fr Murphy SM
Never expected to be in Blakeney so long. His infirmities require him to retire and will go to Lancashire to live in a rent-free cottage offered by a Catholic farmer. Provides basic information in Sunday congregation numbers and income.
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Returns delayed due to calamitous start to 1981; difficulties have been added to. Housekeeper had virulent flu, then Fr Mossey, parishioner assistance with documents made things worse; covenant signatures in limbo, locked in a safe with key mislaid. "I have no doubt that I ought to retire to prevent more mayhem..."
Mossey, John J Rev Hon. CF (-1995)Thanks Fr Mossey for his priestly work in the diocese over the years; apologises for any failure in support. Fr Mossey will be missed; the sisters remarked how in spite of frailty he does his utmost to provide their daily Mass. Ben Hammond's generosity means Henry will cover when Fr Mossey leaves for Northampton on June 9th. Bernard [Nesden] will be launched once more on the pastoral road - please pray for him there has been too much grief in his life.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)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)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)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."
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)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)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)9 September letter appointing him a governor of St Benet's and St Marys - happy to serve. But note that in 1990 will need to retire when 70. Glad to be shot of Gorleston. Tony Roberts looks ill and frail but is much better. Can I come and discuss Bungay?
Watkin, Aelred Rev MA FSA FRSA FRHistS (1918-1997)Jack Earwaker is about to retire but is handing over to Mr Hatcher. Need to agree financial arrangements
HoopersUpdating the Bishop on his situation. Bad case of shingles nearly over and almost recovered. Housekeeper had to retire due ill health and replacement is unacceptable. Sister helping out for now. However, if the situation does not improve he cannot manage on his own and may retire to Peterborough near his family.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)1992; The Ageing Process - retirement; The Hugging Diocese; Ars December '92 - retreat organised by Tony Philpot; Tomorrow - what are we returning to; Women's Ordination - Church of England decision, enlargement of the ministry of women within its own specific and necessary role in the community; The New Situation consider the way ahead for the Anglican clergy who are ill at ease; Visitation - value of this programme; Death and Retirement - Frs. Hacon, Lynch, Houghton, Brophy, Howlin, Diamond, Bustin; Diocesan Development - developments in remote areas of the diocese, enormous expenditure in schools
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Secretary's letter. Proving a number of enclosures [note present]: notes on the last executive meeting; Fr Allen article; Programme for Youth Week. John Jawkes is retiring [with some explanation].Westminster meeting - Mass okay but some restrictions on collections, etc.
Milton, Anne MissDescribing a number of changes to staffing and responsibilities at Walsingham now following John Hawkes retirement. Anne Milton and managing the Pilgrimage programmes.
Milton, Anne MissBishop thanks Fr Hammond for being a splendid host and working it all out for him. It is hard but Fr Hammond should consider being looked after himself in retirement as a Nursing Home or a Residential home. Bishop has written to Harry Wace as a member of the Sick Clergy Fund board to ensure all is settled properly in Fr Hammond's favour. Bishop meant what he said at Mass and was pleased how the congregation clapped Fr Hammond.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)