It is mid-August; and activity Summer Stockholm, six for Southwark in the Cortile suitably muted 2012 and six for Westminster; i.e. given the extreme temperature forty-one seminarians for (35oC/95oF)! Still our faithful and , five workmen continue the FORTY-SIX seminarians from other redecoration of the scala SEMINARIANS countries. grande, the great staircase So the total number of across the Cortile which was seminarians we anticipate In addition, there will be four the main entrance into there being in the College at student-priests – coming from C a r d i n a l H o w a r d ’ s the start of the new academic the of Birmingham, seventeenth-century palazzo. year is forty-six. (two) and Westminster. They have also been busy This will amount to a student converting the end of the body of fifty. With a staff of Monserrà corridor back into five, this makes for an student accommodation – anticipated community of because we need the rooms some fifty-five residents. again. For we have been blessed with another large FAREWELLS intake. AND Cardinal Keith O’Brien ORDINATIONS ELEVEN NEW STUDENTS with 1st Year students Three of our bade us We have some eleven new farewell last month at students starting with us next This figure breaks down as Palazzola: Fr Joseph Gee was October. We have ten follows: one for Antigonish, ordained six days later in seminarians coming from one for Arundel & Brighton, Salford by English dioceses: three from four for Birmingham, one for ; Fr Michael Birmingham, two from Leeds, Brentwood, one for Clifton, Doody was ordained on the one from Salford, one from two for Copenhagen, one for last Saturday of July by Old Shrewsbury, two from Hexham & Newcastle, one for Roman Archbishop Arthur Southwark and one from Lancaster, eight for Leeds, one Roche in ; and Westminster. We also have for Liverpool, one for Michael Patey will be three seminarians returning to M e n e v i a , t w o f o r ordained to the Sacred us – two from Westminster Middlesbrough, one for Priesthood on Our Lady’s and one from Antigonish (in , one for Birthday, 8th September, in Nova Scotia). And we have a P o r t s mo u t h , o n e f o r by new student-priest coming to Reykjavik, two for Salford, Bishop . us – from Leeds. four for Shrewsbury, one for Two other Deacons are It was emotional the evening THE KING’S HOSPICE scheduled to be ordained as that we bade these seven Of course, it was no priests in the first part of 2013: students our fond farewells; co in cid en c e tha t the Revv. David Doran for and they will be sorely missed. Colloquium should take place Birmingham and Liam in the year we celebrate the Bradley for Menevia. HISTORIC 650th Anniversary of the COLLOQUIUM English and Welsh Hospice. The Villeggiatura reached its The previous term ended with Systematic reflection on the traditional climax with the an historic Colloquium relationship between the Ordination as Deacons of entitled Britain & the Holy and the Holy Revv. Benjamin Theobald and See: A Celebration of 1982 See brought home to us all the Michael Coughlan – for and the Wider Relationship. more powerfully what an Portsmouth and Shrewsbury The College co-hosted this important ambassadorial role respectively. Old Roman Colloquium with the British the King’s Hospice had played Bishop , Auxiliary Embassy to the Holy See - to in Tudor times and before. Bishop in Westminster, was mark the thirtieth anniversary with us for the final days of of both the Establishment of the Villa in order to preside at Full Diplomatic Relations this wonderful celebration. between the United Kingdom Prior to that, Old Roman and the Holy See as well as Southwark the Pastoral Visit of Blessed Paul Hendricks spent a week John Paul II to Great Britain. with us in order to (i) admit as a Candidate John Carlisle of T h e r e w a s a m o s t Dr Judith Champ lecturing Leeds; (ii) institute as distinguished line-up of at the 650th Anniversary Acolytes Tom Cunnah of speakers: Cardinals Cormac Shrewsbury, Michael Deas of Murphy-O’Connor and Keith It was a joy to us that so many Salford, David Howell of Patrick O’Brien; Archbishop Friends of the Venerabile had Southwark, Colin Mason of Mario Conti; Bishop Edwin been able to join in the C l i f t o n , a n d K a s p e r Regan; Anglican Bishop Hospice celebration last Baadsgaard and Jan Hansen of Christopher Hill; David January - not least the Copenhagen; and (iii) institute Richardson; Monsignori Chairman Miss Jo Barnacle. as Lectors Philip Andrews of Charles Burns and Mark Southwark, Olafur Haukur Langham; former Ambassador But I was keen that Jo’s kind Arnason of Reykjavik, Luke Mark Pellew; Fr Norman presence for the Hospice de Pulford of Southwark, Peter Tanner SJ; Professor Eamon anniversary should not Stoddart of Hexham & Duffy; and Dr Judith Champ. discourage her from coming to Newcastle and Elliott Wright Archbishop spend another week with us of Leeds. was the guest speaker at the during term-time. After all, it dinner; and Ambassador Nigel is in the stillness and calm of Four other good men also Baker opened and closed Ordinary Time - the ordinary took their leave of us at term’s proceedings impressively well. Venerabile weeks - that the end: Frs Jonathan Brandon and profound work of discernment Guy de Gaynesford – to return of, and preparation for, to the mission in the Dioceses priestly ministry takes place. of Shrewsbury and Plymouth respectively; Fr Benjamin So Jo visited us in the middle Ixcamparic from Guatemala of the summer exam period; moves to the United States to and found herself enjoying the c o n t i n u e s t u d i e s i n freer timetable and the unique Psychology; and David Cardinals Cormac Murphy-O’Connor atmosphere of in June – Edwards returns to Hexham & and Keith O’Brien with Archbishop even if she had to experience a Newcastle to continue Mario Conti and Bishop . fire-alarm at two o’clock one discerning his vocation there. morning! FRIENDS’ GIFTS JUBILEE YEAR I was particularly pleased that It remains our hope that the Jo could see the use students first term of the new academic were making of St Joe’s year will see fulfilled our deep Terrace, graced with smart, desire that the Holy Father, elegant and robust furniture Pope Benedict XVI, should and hardy shrubs and olive- grace us with his presence – to trees – all of which were, of conclude festivities in what course, the Friends’ most has been a remarkable 650th recent gift to the students. birthday. We have much to thank God for this Jubilee Year! Like the nation we prepare to serve, we can feel we have been much blessed in 2012. This book is based on research originally deposited with the The end of our Hospice College by Friend of the celebration will be preceded, Venerabile member the late St Joe’s Terrace of course, next October by the Rosemary Rendel DSG and opening of the Year of Faith. illustrated by Fr Anthony Jo was able, one evening, to True to the Hospice tradition, Milner, the present theology witness World Cup football we have written to every tutor at the College. Price £18 being watched there on English and Welsh (includes UK postage). television – a fine television encouraging them to come on brought from the Snug, the pilgrimage to Rome as complete refurbishment of recommended by the Holy which was also, of course, the Father in Porta Fidei and to Friends’ gift some years back. make a Mass at the Venerabile On the students’ and College’s a significant part of their behalf, I would like to say a itinerary. We trust many heartfelt Thank You once Friends will be among them again to every single member and that several of these of the Friends for helping us pilgrims will feel moved by achieve such projects for the the Spirit to become Friends College - which we would of the Venerabile themselves. otherwise not be able to afford. Mgr Nicholas Hudson Rector Now the College is quiet, though preparations are 650TH ANNIVERSARY continually being made to PUBLICATIONS This book is a replica of a welcome the New Men the last special 1962 issue of the weekend of August. The Dr Judith Champ has done an V e n e r a b i l e m a g a z i n e refectory is filled to the brim invaluable service in collating published to celebrate 600th with scaffolding so as to allow the inscriptions of the College anniversary of the English the cleaning and restoration of memorials which provide a Hospice. It has been reprinted the Pozzo fresco which has fascinating glimpse into the with new photography and an adorned it since 1700 (I know lives of those recorded. These additional chapter by Dr James because I saw the receipt – include a Cardinal Archbishop Willoughby of New College signed by the artist!). With (probably poisoned!), a 9 year Oxford, on the Hospice’s first new lighting as well, it should old, and a seminarian who library. Price £28 (includes be a sight to behold. fought for the . UK postage). CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 650TH ANNIVERSARY E-MAIL ADDRESSES PUBLICATIONS My visit to the English A few copies of these two Do we have YOUR e-mail College took place in June this books are still available from address? year so I experienced the heat the membership secretary, of a Roman summer. Mike Lang, 22 Kingsley In the Spring 2012 edition of Avenue, Royal Wootton the Venerabile View we I met with the Rector (Mgr Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 8LF. appealed to all those who were Nicholas Hudson), the Vice Cheques made payable to the on e-mail and had not sent us Rector (Fr Mark Harold) and Friends of the Venerabile. their e-mail address to do so as the Senior Student (Deacon soon as possible in order to save the organisation time and Michael Coughlan). I also had MOVING HOUSE? money posting letters/holiday a chance to chat with the First If you are planning to move details etc. As a result of that Year Students who had house now or at any time in appeal, approximately 40 finished their exams – my the future, please add details people sent us their e-mail sympathy was with them due of the Friends of the addresses. to the heat. The Sacristan Venerabile to the list of all the again managed to find a other organisations you need Please could we ask those of number of items for me to to inform. you on email to send your mend! email address to both Mike This will save us trying to Lang [email protected] THANK YOU track down your new location and to J im Holroyd [email protected]. The Committee have been when items are returned to us working very hard at their by the postal services. usual tasks: Sarah Gough on FRIENDS OUTING the new Prayer Card which she Please kindly advise the had printed for us all; Mike membership secretary, Mike ROCHESTER VISIT Lang on the new Friends’ Lang, 22 Kingsley Avenue, website (see friendsofenglish Royal Wootton Bassett, collegerome.org.uk); Louise W i l t s h i r e S N 4 8 L F . Sage on the Towards Advent [email protected]. event and also, with Anthony Coles, on the Venerabile View FUTURE OUTINGS and Louise Bradley on We would like to receive recruitment. I am indeed very suggestions from any of you grateful to them all. for future outings particularly Restoration House those venues with connections BRANDON GOUGH RIP to the College Martyrs. On Friday 6th July, thirteen of We were all saddened by the us met up for a day in recent sudden death of Sarah’s 2012 AGM Rochester, Kent. We started husband, Sir Brandon Gough. Finally, I look forward to with a tour of Restoration Several of the Committee welcoming many of you at House, just off the old High attended his Memorial Mass at our Annual General Meeting Street. The house derives its on the on name from the visit of King th th 26 June. We were full of Saturday 15 September Charles II when travelling admiration for the way Sarah at from Dover to London in 1660 has borne her loss. She went St Patrick’s Church Hall, for his restoration as king after ahead with the outing she had Dillon Court, fifteen years of exile. It is also planned for the Friends to Redfield, reputed to be the model for th Rochester on the 6 July Bristol BS5 9PF. Satis House in Charles which was greatly enjoyed by Dickens’ Great Expectations; all who went. Jo Barnacle and mentioned by Pepys and Chairman Pevsner. We were guided round by one In the bedroom used by the for the house and many herbs. of the owners, Robert Tucker, King, we were shown another The sun still shone on us as we who proved to be a great interesting picture of a couple made our way back to the expert on paintings and in Puritan attire in shades of Cathedral which is situated antiques. When Robert and black and greys, obviously in adjacent to the Norman Castle his partner bought the house in deep mourning, but there was for a guided tour. It is very 1994 it was crumbling and a hint of red and Richard much a living place being they had painstakingly suggested that possibly the continually used by the restored the interior to its picture had a hidden meaning community. former 17th century condition. and might be interpreted as Layers of paint had been mourning for the loss of the Rochester Cathedral is scraped off to reveal the pine monarchy rather than the death England’s second oldest, panelling with its delicate of a loved one. founded in 604 AD by Bishop mouldings and original paint, Justus. The present building faux marbling was also found was the work of the French o n d oors t h a t w e r e monk Gundulf (1080) whose rediscovered , p e r h a ps image is on the beautiful decorated for the arrival of the Romanesque façade over the King; original floorboards had main door. Inside, the aisle is been revealed, repaired and flanked by Norman arches and scrubbed with sand. This must finishes with some additions in have not only been a labour of Gothic style. Our excellent love, but a unique undertaking. guide, Helen, told us that at Rochester Cathedral one time the intention was to Sadly, it was a rather dull Time was running out as we replace all the Norman arches morning and the rooms were were due at the Cathedral for a with the Gothic, but quite dark. Robert explained rehearsal of Choral fortunately for posterity the that they liked to show the so we abandoned the garden money had to be used pictures and furniture as it for later and after an excellent elsewhere. We were shown would have been seen at the snack lunch provided by the remnants of the frescoes that time. One landscape in ladies from the local Hospice, would have once covered all particular had figures in the we headed out in the rain. the walls making the building left hand corner that were only Unfortunately the schedule quite dark in contrast to the visible when the light came in had been altered and we light that now shines in through the adjacent window arrived just in time to hear the through windows added later. in the early morning – we had final anthem which was to take his word for this! Handel’s Zadok the Priest A new fresco had been accompanied on the very fine commissioned, the first in an The rooms were full of organ. The boys were in English cathedral for over 800 treasures including many excellent form and it was very years, painted by a Russian paintings by Thomas rousing. iconographer showing the Gainsborough; a collection of baptism of Christ by St John, Staffordshire salt-glaze When this ended the sun the descent of the Holy Spirit pottery; an Aubusson tapestry, started to shine and we in the form of a dove, and the and an exquisite satinwood returned to Restoration House baptism of the Saxon King 18th Century decorative to wander around the beautiful Ethelbert by St Augustine. square fortepiano which and immaculate gardens which almost certainly originated although just over an acre in Whilst we were in what was from Kenwood House in north size are full of surprises and remaining of the cloisters we London. The Great Chamber interest. There are clipped box were able to see the house in upstairs is also known as Miss parterres in Jacobean style and which St John Fisher lived Havisham’s Room, and the yews, natural informal during his tenure as Bishop of whole is very atmospheric. planting also used for cutting Rochester (1504-1535). Finally, Deacon Mark Woods, Crook Hall, Co. Durham, was They chose the Rev. Robert his wife Jane and myself ordained in 1802 and taught at Gradwell. stayed on for Evening Prayer Ushaw before moving to St. (for the Feast of St John Thomas the Apostle, Gradwell then left his Fisher in the Anglican Claughton on Brock, Preston, in charge of a younger brother, Communion) which was very Lancashire. the Rev. Henry Odo Gradwell peaceful as we had the and arrived in Rome on the Cathedral virtually to 2nd November 1817 staying at ourselves. Prayers were said the Scots College and on 13 up by the High Altar with the November registered as agent sweet smell of incense rising for the vicars Apostolic. heaven-wards. When the service was finished we Robert Gradwell received his chatted to the two Clergy appointment as Rector from present and found out that one St Thomas The Apostle Church Cardinal Consalvi on the 8th of them, the Rev’d. Neil Claughton on Brock March 1818 which was later Thompson, the Canon Here he acted as assistant to confirmed by the Pope. He Precentor, had studied at the Fr. John Barrow and as said his first foundation Mass English College in 1979 to Chaplain to the Fitzherbert- at the College on the 9th 1980. He said he had happy Brookholes family. Whilst March with his installation memories of his time there and there, he was also responsible taking place on the 11th June. remembered with fondness the for enlarging the presbytery. Gradwell moved into the Martyrs picture in the Chapel. English College in December It was lovely to spend the day At this time Europe was going accompanied by ten students, among friends and I look through a very unsettling including the future Cardinal forward to many more outings period, firstly from the effects Nicholas Wiseman. in the future. of the French Revolution and Sarah Gough secondly by Napolean Robert Gradwell was the first Committee Member Bonarparte. The French British secular priest, to be invaded Rome, the College Rector since Maurice Clynnog was seized and suppressed and in 1578 and the first English PREVIOUS RECTORS the students sent back to secular priest since the re- England (1797-8) and the opening of the College in ROBERT GRADWELL College lay empty although 1818. In the intervening years the account books were the College had been To continue this mini-series, I faithfully kept and much of the administered firstly by the thought we could look at property survived. Pope Pius Jesuit Society and then Italian Robert Gradwell’s tenure VII, like his predecessor, Pius secular priests. Since his 1818-1828. VI, was taken into captivity by appointment all Rectors have the French and taken to France always been members of the Robert Gradwell was born from 1809 until 1814. English secular clergy. (with his twin brother John) at Following Napolean’s defeat C l i f t o n - i n - t h e - F y l d e , the Papal States were restored On arrival at the College he Lancashire on the 26th and Pope Pius VII returned to found the building itself to be January 1777, and was sent to Rome. in a bad state of repair, the English College, Douai in Whether this was due to 1791. He was imprisoned Cardinal Ercole Consalvi, culpable neglect or the actions there during the French Pope Pius VII’s Secretary of of the French troops is Revolution. However, he was State and acting as Protector debatable. Robert Gradwell able to rescue and bring back of the College, directed the faced enormous difficulties. to England some of the Douai English vicars Apostolic to He had been educated at Diaries. He eventually suggest a priest as Rector and Douai, had never been a completed his education at to send him to Rome at once. student at the Venerabile, had never previously been to touches to the garden and a Rome, was ignorant of the kitchenette for the conference Italian language and did not room. Already the terrace area have a single acquaintance in is being used by the students to Rome. He also had to cope spend their quiet time there with the ill-health of the during the Villeggiatura. As a students, fevers, meagre diet, result of these new facilities overwork and even death in we have been able to attract one instance; the economics of interest from ’ running the College and even conferences and the Knights of disputes as to which College Malta for their meetings. the students should attend lectures. In spite of all this, he A new project that we wish to seemed to have made a success undertake is the refurbishment Dr Robert Gradwell of his time at the Venerabile. of the swimming pool area. He also wrote a Journal during priest, told me that in the This will include levelling the his time there which now middle of one night in 1899 paving, re-surfacing the resides in the Westminster (prior to the Church being h a n d b a l l c o u r t a n d Archives. pulled down and rebuilt in improvements to the changing 1903), Londoners were treated rooms, along with pool In 1821 Pope Pius VII made to the macabre sight of a furniture and an activity area him a Doctor of Divinity for, number of black carriages under the trees. according to Butler’s drawn by black horses with Historical Memoirs of the black plumes on their heads To the list of the many school, English Catholics, “the lined up outside the Church parish, retreat and wedding integrity of his life, his ready to take the coffins and groups, we can now add learning, zeal and meritorious remains of all those buried birthdays and anniversaries. discharge of his duties as there to be re-interred in the Palazzola is proving to be the President of the English Catholic section of Kensal venue for those 25th, 40th, 50th, College and agent of the Rise Cemetery. 60th and 70th celebrations - and clergy”. Louise Sage don’t let those particular Committee Member milestones stop you from On the 24th June 1828 Dr booking your own event! Gradwell was consecrated in PALAZZOLA NEWS the College chapel by Cardinal Zarla the Protector as Bishop A big thank you to the Friends of Lydda and Co-adjutor to for their continued support of James Bramston, the vicar Palazzola, including their Apostolic of the London recent assistance to provide District. The Vice Rector at Wi-Fi throughout the building the time was Nicholas for the benefit of students and Wiseman. Gradwell then left guests alike. Fr Michael praying his breviary the College to take up his duties in London, residing in Since I last wrote the work on Recently we had a group that St. James, Westminster. converting St Edward’s chapel celebrated several significant into a conference room and birthdays as well as the After some years of ill health upgrading the terrace beyond Golden Jubilee of Priesthood he died of the dropsy on the is almost finished. We hope to of Old Roman and first chair 15th March 1833 and was have these ready for both the of Palazzola Holidays Canon buried in the Church of St. Westminster Diocese Priests’ Michael Cooley. Ad Multos Mary Moorfields in the City of Retreat and for the Jubilarian Annos to them all. London. Old Roman Fr Peter Priests’ week this autumn. We Joyce Hunter Newby, the current parish are just awaiting the final Director CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR & TOWARDS ADVENT 2012 EPIPHANY at PALAZZOLA New for 2012/2013. We are Annual Festival extending the Christmas & New of Year season to include the Feast Catholic Culture of the Epiphany. There are three 4 night packages: th Christmas - 23 to 27 Dec, Saturday 24 November Cuff links - £55 New Year - 28 Dec to 01 Jan Westminster Cathedral Hall 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Epiphany - 02 to 06 Jan. Pendant Combine two or more packages engraved and obtain 9 nights for the price with Opening Ceremony at 10.30 am of 8. Book all three and enjoy College with Archbishop Vincent crest Nichols 14 nights for the price of 12. £40.

LENTEN RETREAT 22" Displays by Catholic groups, silver organisations and charities An opportunity for prayer and chain relaxation with sessions from the £22 Refreshments available all day staff of the College. From Mon Play corner for children 25 Feb to Fri 01 March 2013. Books, DVDs, CDs and cards on sale Ornate EASTER TRIDUUM Pendant with Easter Sunday Mass at the with ENTRY FREE College Venerabile. Accommodation is shield available between Tues 26 Mar £35 1.00 pm Workshop with and Mon 01 April 2013. Marcus Grodi of EWTN. 22" For details see www.palazzola.it Silver 3.00 pm Celebrating Newman’s - Tel: 00 39 06 94 74 91 78. chain Second Spring £22

Information may also be obtained Tickets for workshops £2 from from Anthony Coles, 18 the Welcome Desk Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5SX - Tel: 020 7431 3414 As last year the Friends of the [email protected] Ornate lapel Venerabile will again be taking badge a stand at this Festival. If you VENERABILE £30 are in the area on that day, do SILVER please call in and meet us. We would be delighted to see you In association with the Friends of the Venerabile, we offer you the This edition of Venerabile View was opportunity to purchase sterling edited by Louise Sage and produced silver hall-marked jewellery by Anthony Coles. Photographs relief engraved bearing the courtesy of Nicholas Hudson, Louise Sage, Thomas Wood, Mark & Jane details of the shield of the Woods. Printing by Anil Thapen Venerabile. www.akdesignandprint.co.uk. Plain lapel Orders with cheques payable to badge Friends of the Venerabile Rev Thomas Wood, LACE, £25 Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Membership Secretary Liverpool, L17 1AA. Prices 22 Kingsley Avenue include UK P&P. Profits to the Royal Wootton Bassett Friends of the Venerabile. Wiltshire SN4 8LF