Monthly Archives: January 2012

Cavaillé-Coll Organ Recitals 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by a Benedictine monk

We are pleased to announce the dates of our traditional summer organ recital series. The Cavaillé-Coll at Farnborough is a magnificent instrument, and there are some fine musicians coming this summer to help you appreciate the fact! Recitals start at 3pm, and are on … Continue reading →

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Requiescat in Pace

Posted on January 9, 2012 by a Benedictine monk

Today a Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the Emperor Napoléon III who lies buried in the crypt of our church. The Souvenir Napoléonien sent a delegation to lay a wreath at the tomb and … Continue reading →

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Francais…catholique…

Posted on January 8, 2012 by a Benedictine monk

The French history of the Abbey means that we often are asked to welcome French visitors and groups. This weekend we welcomed a French scout troop who came to our Sunday Mass, renewed their scout promises and braved the English weather. A … Continue reading →

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St Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by a Benedictine monk

St Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde is a cloistered community of Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes Congregation. They are good friends of our community. They have been blessed with a number of young vocations who have persevered to solemn vows in these last years. … Continue reading →

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