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.

On a fine June day, 22 members of the Society made their way as modern pilgrims to Canterbury Cathedral. St Augustine, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, arrived on the coast of Kent as a missionary to England in 597 AD and he built a cathedral on the site. Augustine’s original building lies beneath the floor … More 14th June 2008 – Visit to Canterbury

John Barrie (chairman) presented a cheque to His Eminence.