Has just received a reply from Cardinal Knox to his letter dated 9 October 1979.
Discouraging - appreciate the Cardinal Hume's counsel. The inability to give General Absolution at time of pilgrimage is not a disaster - but the letter shows an addiction to strict and literal interpretation of the norms.
He has instructed his clergy that in real necessity they are authorised to administer GA (the kind of necessity the Congregation does not admit!) and inform him after the fact. But this has been rarely used and with no criticisms
Bishop Clark thinks that something has "leaked".
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Thank you for your letter. Had not realised the celebration may be used as a protest about the Synod vote for Anglican/Methodist reunion. Will arrange an ordination to attend.
Guazzelli, Victor Rev (1945-2004)Thanks for the telegram sent on the day of his Episcopal Ordination. Having done with Rectorship of the Seminary he thanks Bishop Clark for his kindness and patience over the last few years.
O'Brien James, Rev (1930-2007)Letter about the problem of General Absolution - handled with great skill. In communications with Rome the Cardinal would like to be "in on whatever you submit". Has spoken to Eddie Matthews (teaches on the subject at the seminary) and shown your letter to Cardinal Knox.
Hume, George Basil Rev (1923-1999)Signature block - Mgr D Norris, Chancellor, Westminster
"Enclosed is a copy of the Revised Directory on Mixed Marriages" ; this superseded previous guidance on 27 November 1977.
"Priest should study the new document but the main differences are given below:-"
Latin document
"Reply of the Holy Father to the Address presented to his Holiness by the Priests of England and Scotland, on the Fiftieth Anniversary of his First Mass." Addressed to Archbishop Henry Manning in Westminster