Relevant extracts from "Instructions on Particular Calendars on the Selection of Mass Propers [Congregatio pro Cultu Divino], 24 Jun,1970" assembled by Fr Dewis regarding the introducing of a feast day for Our Lady of Walsingham

"For the third time in two months, the Pope has given permission for a former Anglican priest to be ordained as a Catholic priest." Comment from Peter Cornwall, one of the earlier priests referred to. Comment by the author on celibacy in the priesthood.

Thanks the Bishop for the lunch and for listening to him sympathetically. He will put pen to paper in the New Year.
He encloses a letter to the "Prior of 'Jerusalem'". Philip cannot understand how and why the Congregation for the Faith should be involved in such matters. "Ratzinger makes him see red, I think!"

Holy Father pleased to hear of the celebration of the closing of the Marian Year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Mention of his Encyclical Letter on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Life of the Pilgrim Church. Imparts his Apostolic Blessing to all those taking part in the ceremonies.

Description of Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the area.

"To this end , therefore, we enjoined that the public prayers should be offered up to God in this our City, and admonished the Roman Clergy and People, as well as others who reside in Rome, to contribute to the relief of Ireland."
"But letters of such sad import are still coming into our handsfrom Ireland, and such grevous reports [accounts - manuscript marginal note] are daily communcated to us of the aforesaid calamities..."
"On this account, after due consideration of so weighty a matter, and regard had to the opinion of some of our Venerable Brethren, the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, concerning this measure, we have resolved to address this letter to you, Venerable Brethren, in order that, together with you, we may succour the distress of the Irish Nation."
The letter then goes on to suggest three days of prayer and recommends charity through exhortations to the people.
Manuscript note by Bishop Wareing:
"We appoint the three Rogation days for the observance of the directions contained in the Encyclical letter of our Holy Fatherleaving each pastor to offer such prayers and at such time as he may judge most convenient". Dated May 6 1847

Canon Law 2335 no longer automatically bars a Catholic from masonic groups unless that group is known to be hostile to the Church, in which case the Catholic is excommunicated. Bishops of England and Wales clarify a Catholics' standing with Freemasonry membership, anticipating changes to Canon Law. The catholic wishing to join a masonic group should contact his Bishop.
Priest, religious and members of Secular institutions are still forbidden to accept membership of the Masonic Order or similar organisation.

Secretary of State to the Vatican telegrams Cardinal Hume that the Pope has been informed of the appeal for the development of the Shrine in Walsingham. Sends his greetings to the patrons (Cardinal Hume, Duke of Norfolk and Bishop Clark). Pleased to learn of the continued care being devoted to an integral part of England's Catholic Heritage.

A report on the permission to be ordained for a married man as a Catholic priest. Date not yet set for the ordination.

2 articles in on cutting

1. Description of the visit by Archbishop Barbarito to the region.
2. Use of laity for vital tasks because the diocese has too few priests. Bishop Clark called a special assembly to discuss the topic. Despite recent ordinations, there is going to be a shortfall of priests.

5 files relating to a Pilgrimage to Rome
1 folder containing 25 files relating to planning and execution of a trip/pilgrimage to Medjugorje
1 folder containing 26 files relating to planning and execution of a trip/pilgrimage to Poland

"The Feast of St Joseph, the Protector of the Universal Church, is the nameday of the Sovereign Pontiff, Our Holy Father, Pope Pius X."
Litany of St Joseph (Approved by Pius X, March 18,1909)