Monthly Archives: February 2014

Diocesan Synod

Posted on Wednesday, 5 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Our Diocesan Synod is announced – Synod 2014. It will be occurring at the usual place preceded by a Pontifical Mass celebrated by our Bishop in a lovely bright hall that lends itself very well as a church. I have … Continue reading →

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One Year On

Posted on Wednesday, 5 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Today is the 5th of February, the feast of Saint Agatha and the first anniversary of my mother’s passing. I will be specially remembering her at Mass today. Requiescat in pace.

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Grenouilles de Bénitier

Posted on Tuesday, 4 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is a lively one from Patricius – Parish squabbles… My wife has often mentioned three ladies who sang in her childhood parish at Chouzy sur Cisse near Blois, actually, where she and I were married by Archbishop Hepworth with … Continue reading →

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Hobbyists and Tolerance

Posted on Monday, 3 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I think most of us get passionate about the things that interest us, and we occupy our spare time with hobbies. I am no exception. I do not have a full-time “professional” ministry as a priest, and have a fairly … Continue reading →

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A Most Amazing Musical Instrument

Posted on Saturday, 1 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Many years ago, I did a course in harpsichord making in London, with some experience as an apprentice organ builder. Naturally, I became quite knowledgeable in keyboard instruments, their technology, building and tuning. The Viola Organista is one I had … Continue reading →

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