"At a farewell Mass at the National Shrine in Walsingham, Bishop Alan Hopes of East Anglia paid a fulsome tribute to Mgr John Armitage for his hard work over the past five years as he prepared to start a new role as a priest in Canning Town, London. Here we reproduce just part of the bishops speech: 'Mgr John brought a huge amount of energy and generosity to the Shrine which I know you have loved from your early days. You created a whirlwind which has captivated and inspired so many different people in so many different ways. These last
five years have been a very significant ones in the life of the Shrine'." Story continues.
Image of Bishop Hopes and Mgr John Armitage.
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[in French] Fr Allen is aware that the Bishop of Tarbes [Tarbes-et-Lourdes] [Henri Clément Victor Donze ] is to attend the National Anglican Pilgrimage to Walsingham with his friend the Anglican Bishop of London [Graham Douglas Leonard]. He extends an invitation to visit the Catholic Shrine during the visit. Fr Allen would be weighted to arrange for the Bishop to say Mass at the Slipper Chapel or the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Proceed to draft Trust Deed. Not it will only contain the funds form the appeal. May need to vest property in the Trust. Money advanced for essential building at the Slipper Chapel ; Diocese will recover these from the appeal.
Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)Not surprised that there is a postponement given FR Birch's report. Requests plenty of notice as January and February are looking full.
Stark, Anthony George Rev KHS (1932-2020)Mrs Ball's quotation is attached [not present]. She can fill you in on the details (which would have run to two or three pages extra). Specialist firm will take the shrine (for King's Lynn) and the replica (form Walsingham) for identical restoration. Would like to represent the Guild as Fr Fletcher did when his great friend George [W?]Rigglesworth had the joy of seeing his new church opened.
Stark, Anthony George Rev KHS (1932-2020)Meeting with Mr Henderson and Mr Gambling. Requesting confirmation that Michael Kelleher should prepare a draft Trust Deed for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and therefore supply the property deeds.
on reverse: manuscript draft for response to Kelleher.