Outline for an Advent Course [possibly planned for 5 to 13 December 1990], headings:
Aims
Possible venues
Preparation and Personnel
Format of Evening Sessions
Information pack
Outline of the course (3 sessions described)
Training
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Paper/Proposal for the committee to consider and approve. Headings:
Aims
Time
Place
Charge
Creche
Timetable of Preparation (13 November to 8 December 1991)
Preparation and Personnel
Format (Programme)
Course Leaders
Budget
Sorry Bp Clark cannot attend the clergy In-Service Training . Fitzpatrick / Von Hugel - problem of reconciling the historical and the metaphysical approaches to reality. Disregarded the latest attack in "Faith" - quoting my letter without permission. The Nun's action was not representative; Dick Sutherland and two others came up with the same name for her.
Butler, Basil Edward Christopher Rev OSB (1902-1986)Bishop Clark 's pastoral letter for Sunday 2 March 1986 appeals for men to offer themselves for the priesthood. Currently, 125 priests serve in the diocese with 11 in training. More priests are needed as numbers of priests decline and the Catholic congregation increases - from 65,000 ten years ago to 80,000 now.
Dowsey, Gary Rev (1955-)Suggest Wednesday July 2nd - arriving on the day as have another appointment in the area. Sorry to hear about Dr Helsham, his Jesuit brother gave a poor account of it. Cyril Banham is doing well - have to curb his enthusiasm to keep him within his health compass.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Thanks for accepting being a governor of St Benet's and St Marys. Course in Newark New Jersey (RENEW - about parish renewal), Rome for a week on 28 September. Shame about Stephen after all the work your Abbot did. Need to find time to meet.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Surprised that the Timothy Matthews project had no contact with anyone. Finally forwarding cheque from Poor Clare community in USA. David Jennings accepted for September training. Looking forward to ordaining Peter Rollings in July in Middlesborough
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Asking Fr Hammond to take a deacon in training for his priesthood. He is at All Hallows College, Dublin. Contact the deacon to make arrangements.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Asking Fr Hammond for an assessment of the student (deacon) for forwarding to the seminary rector.
reverse side containg manuscript notes likely as a draft response to the bishop
Request placement for newly ordained deacon from All Hallows. To learn pastoral ministry at first hand.
manuscript annotation [by Fr Hammond]: "For Hy's [Henry] information", "replied 21.4.82 Yes"
Quite willing to take this applicant for the Permanent Diaconate. However, he is of a mind that all applicants should take a proper course of formation and training. The Southwark course is full and it is too late to add this candidate onto the course.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Sketching out the agenda for the Hierarchy Meeting and for the debate of the Statutes. Perhaps Cormac, Pat Kelly, Vincent and self, etc. to meet. Points to make:
- dispensation from celibacy for married clergy judged suitable candidates for priesthood
- Holy Father and CDF said be "generous" and "flexible" - too hasty a response will send wrong signals
- several Bishops (Southwark, Arundel & Brighton, East Anglia) putting their men through a two year part time course at Wonersh - two years should be a minimum.
- time prior to preparation should include that already undertake
- ordination should not be presumed
- finance needs spelling out
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)"Native" clergy are an advantage as they know the area and its people. Suggest one of three seminaries for Cyril: St Edmund's in Ware, St Mary's Oscott and Ushaw College. £100 per annum premium at each. Ask Cyril to forward references.
Keating, William Frederick Rev (1859-1928)Peter Cansdale, to be ordained deacon, to be accepted by Fr Drury into the Parish for exposure to parish work as part of his training for the priesthood.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop suggests Ged Clapson at the Catholic Communications Centre for the Deacon training, currently running a course at Wonersh. Noted the suggestions for Notre Dame School and the Norfolk & Norwich hospital.
Smith, Peter David Gordon Rev LLB JCD (1943-2020)Bishop confirms appointment to St Ives for James Fyfe. Fr Kerby is an excellent and very experienced parish priest. James Fyfe is to exercise his ministry in St Ives until the end of the year when the Bishop will be happy to ordain him. Need to talk in due course. Bishop considers 4 to 5 months should be enough time instead of a whole year. Suggests he get in touch with Fr Kerby to make the final arrangements.
in a postscript the Bishop mentions enclosing a small sum to help towards expenses and holiday.
Sets out the problems with the scare resource of priests oin the district. The seminary of St Felix has not yet happened but it is felt that the Eastern District needs its own means of training priests. Sets out 7 steps in his plan for growing the education fund.
Insert - [folded so difficult to read all the words] asking for extra exertions by the clergy for the annual collection for the EDF [Education Development Fund] which is currently languishing through diminishing and inadequate donations.
"CAFOD is inviting young people from East Anglia aged 18 to 230 to take part in its gap year programme, Step into the Gap..." Story continues.
Image caption: "Pictured left are five Step into the Gap volunteers in Cambodia."
Ad Lima - an outline of an audience with the Pope; English College - students (Stephen Porter, Robin Hawes, Eugene Harkness, Robert le Tellier, John Hynd, Jonathan Cutting at Oscot, Dermot Fenlon's ordination; Students -All Hallows (Brendan Moffatt, David Finegan), Oscott (Paul Maddison), Innsbruck (Nicholas Kearney); The Year 1982; The Diocese; The Parishes; 1983 - Cathedral debt
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)