Thirty-five members and their guests enjoyed an enjoyable and informative day in beautiful weather. The Outing included a walking tour of the surrounding Hatton Garden area, mass at the church and lunch at the famous Bleeding Heart Tavern. Of particular interest was one of the remarkable stained glass windows at St Etheldreda’s, built in the 1950s to replace those … More 6th July 2016 – Visit to the Church of St Etheldreda

Fifty-seven members and their guests attended the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Society in the Throne Room of Archbishop’s House, preceded by mass in the Cathedral.  Members were informed about the financial performance of the Society since the previous AGM, resulting in a decision to make a slightly larger donation of £45,300 to Archbishop’s … More 17th May 2016 – Annual General Meeting

80 members and their guests enjoyed a very convivial evening at Archbishop’s House in September attending the Society’s Autumn Reception.  Although the event was postponed by one week and consequently clashed with school half-term, this did mean that the reception could be hosted by Cardinal Vincent himself, hot foot from his participation in the Synod … More 27th October 2015 – Autumn Reception

On a blustery 2 June twenty-seven pilgrim members visited Canterbury Cathedral and attended Mass in The Eastern Chapel of the Crypt; where St Thomas’s remains were originally kept before they were moved to the Trinity Chapel above in 1220 – eventually being destroyed by Henry VIII. Father Richard Hearn, Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Southwark … More 2nd June 2015 – Visit to Canterbury Cathedral

The Society’s 91st Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Thursday 14th May 2015 in The Throne Room at Archbishop’s House preceded by Mass in the Cathedral for members of the Society, present and past, their family and friends. The business of the AGM was routine and the report of the Treasurer demonstrated that … More 14th May 2015 – Annual General Meeting

The Society of St Augustine of Canterbury held its now regular autumn reception in the Throne Room of Archbishop’s House on Tuesday 21st October as guests of Cardinal Vincent who had just returned from the Extraordinary Synod on the Family in Rome. His Eminence spoke of the humbling experience of being part of this gathering … More 21st October 2014 – Autumn Reception

The Society’s 90th Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Wednesday 21st May 2014 in The Throne Room at Archbishop’s 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 Cardinal attending as the … More 21st May 2014 – Annual General Meeting

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 Canterbury’s calendar … More 15th October 2013 – Autumn Reception

The Society’s 89th Annual General Meeting and reception were held on Thursday 23rd May 2013 in The Throne Room at Archbishop’s 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 Society’s 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