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RepositoryArchives of the Archbishop of Westminster
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TitleOremus - October 2014
DateOctober 2014
LevelItem
DescriptionThis edition includes the following articles and news:
Cathedral Life: Past and Present:
'The Oblates of Westminster Cathedral' by Frances Streete. An article about a group of men and women whose spritual life is based consciously on the work and apostolate of Westminster Cathedral.

Cathedral History:
'Bishop George Craven' by Patrick Rogers. An article about George Laurence Craven who was ordained a priest in 1912 and appointed Chaplain at Westminster Cathedral . He was also appointed a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class (Captain) in the Army Chaplains' Department on 25 May 1915, and was left to serve on the Western Front at Whitsun.

Monthly Album :Articles pertaining to Westminster Cathedral events which included the Mass of Thanksgiving for the centenary of the foundation of the Catholic Police Guild , which took place on 6 September 2014; the feast of the Assumption which took place at Westminster Cathedral on 14 August 2014 and featured a Bavarian Brass Band; and the annual Malta Day Mass and celebrations.

'The New St Ambrose Mosaic-Rembering Judge Michael Coombe' A short biography relating to the late Judge Michael Coombe, benefactor of Westminster Cathedral's mosaic of St Ambrose.

Behind the Scenes: 'The Tunnel'. An article about 'The Tunnel', which is situated behind the apse of Westminster Cathedral and is where the servers prepare for mass.

Cathedral History:A Photographic Record
Building the Baldacchino- Summer 1906'. An article about the history of Westminster Cathedral's baldacchino, which is located above the high altar. The article features a photograph of an original pencil drawing by Sir Muirhead Bone, entitled 'Building the Baldacchino-Summer 1906.

Features:
'My Father Knew Dylan Thomas by Louise Sage. An article about the author's family links to Dylan Thomas.
'On Friendship' by Fr Michael Durand. An article about the idea of friendship as the model of our relationship with God.
'Cardinal Hume Centre: A Place of Sanctuary' by Cathy Corcoran. An article about the Cardinal Hume Centre which was initially set up to provide services for homeless young people and families. The centre als provides help for the needy within the local community.
'A New Chapel for Belarusian Catholics' by Tszwai So. An article about the construction of the proposed all-timber chapel which was due to be built on the grounds of the Belarusian Catholic Mission in Woodside Park., North London.
'Memories of a Cardinal's Secretary' by Bruce Kent. An article about Bruce Kent's and his at Archbishop's House as the Cardinal's secretary. Bruce Kent is a British political activist and a laicised Roman Catholic priest. He was the general secretary for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) from 1980-1985.
'This was the Liturgy of which we Dreamed: Remembering Mgr Wilfred Purney' by Colin Mawby. An article about the late Monsignor Wilfred Purney who was Westminster Catherdral's Precentor for many years as well as a close personal friend of the author.

Regulars:
'Icon: St Ignatius of Antioch' An article about the life of the saint and his icon which depicts the manner of his death.
Obituary: Cathedral Chaplain, Fr Michael Archer.
FormatPrinted document
LanguageEnglish

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