The Society of St Augustine of Canterbury is a Catholic charity with its key aim to help fund the maintenance of Archbishop’s House, the official residence of the Archbishop of Westminster.
The Society held its Autumn Reception on Tuesday 15th October 2013 in the splendid surroundings of the Throne Room courtesy of His Grace Archbishop Vincent. This year we had just over 80 members and their friends in attendance. The Autumn Reception has become a regular fixture in the Society of St Augustine of Canterburys calendar … More 15th October 2013 – Autumn Reception
The Societys 89th Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Thursday 23rd May 2013 in The Throne Room at Archbishops House preceded by Mass in the Cathedral for members of the Society both present and past, their family and friends. There were nearly 100 members and their guests with The Archbishop attending as the … More 23rd May 2013 – Annual General Meeting
The Societys Autumn Reception took place on 31st October the eve of All Saints. Mass at 5.30pm in Westminster Cathedral was offered for the Society and its members, by the Cathedral Administrator, Canon Christopher Tuckwell. In his opening words of welcome, Canon Tuckwell paid tribute to the work of the Society in assisting with the … More 31st October 2012 – Autumn Reception
The Societys 88th Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Thursday 24th May 2012 in The Throne Room at Archbishops House preceded by Mass in the Cathedral for members of the Society both present and past, their family and friends. It was a hot and humid evening as summer arrived without warning, but that … More 24th May 2012 – Annual General Meeting
About 100 members and guests assembled at Archbishops House for the Societys autumn reception on 13th October 2011. The occasion was honoured by the presence of the Societys President, the Duke of Norfolk, who found time amidst his busy life to join us. In addition, His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio Antonio Mennini likewise found the … More 13th October 2011 – Autumn Reception
The Societys Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Thursday 26th May 2011 in The Throne Room at Archbishops House preceded by Mass in the Cathedral for members of the Society both present and past, their family and friends. Some 70 members and their guests were joined by the Archbishop who attended the reception … More 26th May 2011 – Annual General Meeting
About eighty members and guests assembled for the Special Appeal Reception held in the Throne Room of Archbishops House. This followed the 5:30pm Mass in the Cathedral which was said for the intentions of members of the Society. The chairman, John Barrie read from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians. As schools are … More 21st October 2010 – Special Appeal Reception
Following poor weather in previous years, the date for this year’s AGM and Reception was deferred until after the start of British Summer Time, and around 100 members and their guests enjoyed arriving and leaving in the light! Unfortunately, temporary ill health prevented John Barrie from presiding over the meeting, his place as chairman being … More 27th May 2010 – Annual General Meeting
The reception was held to welcome the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols to the Westminster Diocese. Over 120 members and their guests assembled in the Throne Room for a reception immediately following the customary 5:30 Mass in the Cathedral, on 24th June 2009. The new Archbishop stood at the door greeting all arrivals warmly and chatting … More 24th June 2009 – Welcome Reception
A selection of photos from the AGM follows.
The Society of St Augustine of Canterbury 