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

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.

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.

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."

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.

David Jennings is writing in response to a letter from Miss Wiffen. He says he will miss Walsingham after seven years of working for the Walsingham Association at the national Shrine. The road to priesthood will not be easy but he is confident the prayers of the Walsingham family will help sustain him.

Deacon looking forward to his diaconal work in King's Lynn as will be directed by Fr Hammond. Plans for travellign to King's Lynn. New to country and to the diocese. Has gleaned some information from a previous deacon.

Apologises for handwritten letter - no typewriter - will get a PC in due course with money from Thetford. Delay in writing due to high number of deaths, funerals and thoughts over serious repairs needed by the presbytery, and that there is no money. So will be in debt to the diocese straightaway. Everyone very kind and welcoming.Placing the Diaconate Formation under the Vocations umbrella - need to talk to Ian Hatfield about what is involved. Idea's about a Promoter for Vocations - will be going to Oscott, may get ideas there. DPC on Saturday and Fr Tony's Induction of Friday.

Fr Hammond providing single line feedback about the student to each of the 8 questions/"headings".

Fr Hammond providing feedback about the student to each of the 8 questions/"headings".

Positive report on the student's stay within the parish; his demeanour; the tasks he undertook; his interaction with the parishioners.

Speaking with Philip Shryane last week, they felt there is a need for in-service training for Diocesan deacons to improve communication/preaching skills. Also suggests that more time be made available for chaplains at Notre Dame School and the Norfolk and Norwich hospital - there is need to accommodate the demands of both institutions. He and "Sean" are settling in well at Yarmouth. Sean will make a fine priest, is a good companion and has done well in his Rome exam.

Almost all the Juniors were confirmed by Bishop Clark in December.
Closure of convent - extra accommodation needed at school from September.
Staff courses attended
Mr Coyle cannot continue after 31 August, being unqualified. One or two new teachers required
Cat's whisker radio was replaced by a portable radio - a range of other equipment in place.
Extensive reference library built up.

A couple have been providing instruction in the Cambridge area on Natural Family Planning. They request the bishop's permisson to continue. Address provided.
Fr Byron is the deanery representative at the Senate of Priests.
Rev Hawkes, a deacon with Fr Birch at Walsingham, does not receive Ad Clerum.
manuscript annotation: "Dealt with by 'phone - Bp's decision: (1) discrete enquiries as to .... competence, etc. (2) The Deanery decision."

Having tried hard to improve his report, he was shocked to receive the Bishop's letter. In the four years at college he has not been able to complete any of them them due to illness: broken collar bone, appendicitis, rupture. He has a continuing desire to be a priest and will get there and asks for another chance unless the Bishop sees fit to dismiss him - "even though I am and know below the average in brains".
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Am giving you this next term as your final chance to do better write [?] get a better report. Ap 23/26."

4 apologies
Matters arising - Mr Hatcher estimate for services as Architect, membership of Meryemana; no progress on Novello Maynard's book of poems
Advent Course - agreed to organise
Christmas Activities at St Nicholas
Membership campaign
co-option - Mr J Beaumont
Religious Project - deferred
Brief for Guild Shrine sub-committee approved
AOB - Salvation Army have cancelled, Willis Faber will not donate, lease option

Bishop's heraldry on cover
"Called to Serve" consultation; 1987 Synod preparation; the priest is the cornerstone; he is mobile and ready to take on new responsibilites; 11 students in training for the priesthood - some more to come; invitiation to become priests; 10 years as a diocese

Form letter. Fr Lane (Rector) writing and requesting feedback on student's work in the parish.
Manuscript notes in answer to 8 questions/"headings".