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“I pray that this festival through its beauty will bring joy to those who view it”, said HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Newport Cathedral’s Royal Patron when he opened the Cathedral’s Flower Festival on 27th November.
“It is good to see so many people supporting this Flower Festival – and thereby ensuring that this ancient cathedral is restored for generations to come”, said HRH after viewing the flower arrangements including one dedicated to his wife and himself.
The Duke left the Cathedral after a longer than intended visit having asked many penetrating questions to the Cathedral Architect Michael Davies of Davies Sutton and John Sexton, the Rescue Appeal’s Coordinator.
New Canons installed at Newport Cathedral
Three new Canons were installed during the service of Evensong on 16th November. Pictured after the installation are (left to right):
Canon Alan Tyler (stall of St Illtud), the Bishop, the Dean, Canon Timothy Clement (stall of St Dewi), and Canon Roger Hewett (Honorary Canon)
Dr Paula Gooder illustrating a point during her talk on
Preaching Mark's Gospel
at the Priory Centre Abergavenny on 15th November. Those who attended were inspired by her learning and her enthusiasm for applying the insights of the gospel to daily life.
A pdf handout can be downloaded from http://gooder.me.uk/id10.html
A Royal Visitor opens Abergavenny's restored Tithe Barn
Hundreds of people turned out to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales to St Mary's Priory Church on October 23. The Prince was there to worship, giving thanks for the work of the Priory Development Trust, and then to tour and open the renovated and refurbished Tithe Barn, believed to be the oldest such barn in Wales.
Bishop David Beetge RIP
On Saturday 27th September, we in the diocese of Monmouth were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Bishop David Beetge of our link diocese, the Highveld. We remember him him with love. Tribute page.
LAMBETH CONFERENCE: read the Bishop's Blog
Lambeth Bishops on a Newport Bus
Lambeth conference - press releases and the Bishop's Blog
Petertide Ordinations 2008
On 28th June 3 new priests and 2 deacons were ordained by the Bishop in Newport Cathedral.
l to r: Revd John Hughes, Revd Jeremy Harris, the Bishop, Revd Hermione Long, Revd Victoria Ashley
The parishes of Llangwm, Gwernesney and Wolvesnewton have a new priest-in-charge. On Thursday 15th May, the Bishop of Monmouth, Rt Revd Dominic Walker OGS, licensed and installed Revd Kevin Hasler at a service in St Jerome’s Church, Llangwm. Read more...
Ven Kenneth Sharpe, Archdeacon of Newport, is retiring and the Bishop has appointed new Archdeacons. Read more...
On Sunday 6th January 2008, the Bishop admitted two new members to the Order of St Woolos at a service in St Woolos Cathedral. Read More