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.
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.
