Dom Simon is made an Ecumenical Companion of Hereford Cathedral
The Monastic Webmaster • January 29, 2019
Fr Simon was appointed an Ecumenical Companion of Hereford Cathedral, representing the community in working locally to further Christian unity
At Evensong, as the Cathedral community celebrated Candelmas, Dom Simon was appointed an Ecumenical Companion. Fr Cadfan had been an Ecumenical Companion before him. Extracts from the Order of Service are below.
On the Commemoration of All Souls, Abbot Brendan reflects on the experience of death within a monastic community, the meaning of Purgatory, and St Benedict’s invitation never to lose hope in the mercy of God.
The Belmont community visit Dowlais, and remember the Benedictine Mission to South Wales as the country remembers the Aberfan disaster.
We welcomed the Knights and Dames from the Midlands and South Wales and thanked God for their mission and service.
A double celebration on the feast of St Michael and All Angels
A School of Love by the Wye: Abbot Brendan on the Cistercians on the Feast of the Holy Cross.
The Blessing of new Icons for the Churches in Stratford-upon-Avon, with inspiring talks by the Abbot Primate and Dr Rowan Williams.
“O Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.”
