Annual General Meeting, Erdington Abbey, BIRMINGHAM, Wednesday 17 May, 2pm

Posted on May 7, 2023 by St Paul Repository

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and talk by Elaine Joyce, Erdington Abbey, BIRMINGHAM, Wednesday 17 May, 2pm

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Reading Abbey – A Pilgrim Church – a new book by John Mullaney

Posted on April 19, 2023 by vburke44

John Mullaney has written a new book on Reading Abbey, the subject of many years research and a topic that many of our readers will know is dear to the hearts of both John and his wife, Lindsey. The book is available at a pre-publication price of £24.00. Click here for more details of the book and how to order a copy

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From Country House Catholicism to City Church – a new publication from the Oxfordshire Record Society

Posted on January 11, 2023 by vburke44

‘From Country House Catholicism to City Church: the Registers of the Oxford Catholic Mission 1700-1875‘ has just been published by the Oxfordshire Record Society.

These registers, compiled by the Jesuits, are now held in Oxford at St Aloysius, which is now the home of the Oxford Oratory. They have been edited by Tony Hadland. They show the development of the Catholic church in England from penal times to a time when it was legal for the church to build churches where they were needed, even though there was still considerable prejudice among the general public.

The book can be purchased from publishers with a current discount of 35% on the publication price of £35. Further information is set out in a flyer which can be viewed on this link.

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Death of Fr Antony de Vere

Posted on January 11, 2023 by vburke44

I am sorry to let you know that Fr Anthony died last week. The following is the message I received from his son Mark:

I am writing with the sad news that Anthony passed away this week. He received last rites at home, during which he was clear and present; he died peacefully, shortly afterwards.

The Requiem will be held on this Friday 13th, at 1pm, at Corpus Christi Church, Headington, OX3 8AJ (at the corner of Wharton Road and Margaret Road). A reception will follow in the Church Hall.
Vespers for the Dead will be said on Thursday 12th evening at 7pm, with a small reception to follow.

Vincent Burke

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Funeral of Michael Hodgetts

Posted on January 2, 2023 by vburke44

The funeral Mass for Michael Hodgetts will take place at St Chad’s cathedral on Thursday 12 January at 11.00 a.m.

Everyone is welcome but it would be helpful if you let me know if you are intending to come; I can let Michael’s family have some idea of the numbers they will need to cater for at the reception in the Grimshaw Room after Mass.

If you intend to come please let me know by email: vburke44@blueyonder.co.uk

Thank you,
Vincent Burke

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Death of Michael Hodgetts

Posted on December 13, 2022 by vburke44

We are sad to report that Michael Hodgetts died on 12 December 2022. Many members will have known him personally and the vast majority will be acquainted with his remarkable contribution to the study of Catholic history. A further notice will be posted in due course regarding funeral arrangements. May he rest in peace.

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