Rome Requiem for Dom Alistair Findlay

Belmont Webmaster • February 3, 2020


On the day of Dom Alistair's funeral, a Requiem Mass for him was celebrated in Rome at Sant' Anselmo where he lived and studied. He completed a Baccalaureate in Theology and undertook studies in the Monastic Institute, studies he thoroughly enjoyed.  As well as the studies he played a prominent part in the student life, being elected to the Senior Council of the College. 


Here are some photographs of the Mass. Dom Augustine, who is studying in his final year,  assisted as deacon..

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