Due to the fact that more than half the community are struggling with the symptoms of a respiratory virus we are cancelling midnight mass this year. Mass on Christmas Day will be at the usual time 9.15AM.
Whilst attending the General Chapter of the Order in Assisi, Abbot Peter got the opportunity to meet with Pope Francis.
We wish to congratulate Fr Daniel on receiving his 'Green Card' and who is now a Permanent Resident of the United States. It took the Immigration Services many intense meetings, in Washington DC, to realize that Fr Daniel's gentle and sweet inner disposition triumphs over his fierce and wild demeanor. Anyway, joking aside Daniel, we wish you many blessings with much peace and joy at this blessed stage of your earthly journey to the heavenly kingdom!
Fr Daniel, is a former monk of the Abbey of Zundert in the Netherlands.
Cian and Josh (pictured left with Br Chris) recently finished their monastic life retreat living with the community for one month. It was a blessing for the community to have them with us for prayer, work and all the monastic routine. We look forward to seeing them both again, please God. As they return to the 'world', may God protect and keep them.