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And he’s been sighted again

Michael McFarland Campbell

Older readers will remember the posting about the elevation of a certain humble priest in the Eternal city to being a Monsignor (News from Oxford). Correspondents from England have informed me of the return to England of this well known cleric. It is said that his return has not been unnoticed by some of his fellow clergy who were listening to a talk by The Rev. Father Andrew Southwell of the Latin Mass Society recently in a London club. Apparently, manners were not learnt in Rome. Perhaps that explains his return without the much talked about bishopric. Talked about mainly … Continue reading And he’s been sighted again

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SS Gregory & Augustine – restoration and renewal

Michael McFarland Campbell

Having served at SS Gregory & Augustine in north Oxford, and also sung there, both in the extraordinary form and the ordinary form of the Roman Rite, I am sorry that I missed last Sunday’s Mass as served by a friend. The priest in charge, Fr John Saward, has been instrumental in the restoration of his church, particularly by the installation of new paintings by James Gillick. Fr Saward has been one of the many priests in the Oxford area who are happy to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of The Mass using the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite. It … Continue reading SS Gregory & Augustine – restoration and renewal

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differing time zones in the UK?

Michael McFarland Campbell

It’s coming round to that time of year when our clocks spring forward to British Summer Time or rather GMT+1. But should there be differing time zones within the UK? Some campaigners are looking for the South West (at least) to be on SDST – that is Single/Double Summer Time or rather GMT+1 in Winter and GMT+2 in Summer. Now in Scotland and probably Northern Ireland this really wouldn’t work – it would be far too dark to get up in the mornings. Take today for instance – sunrise will be at 06.26 in Ballymena (according to the Met Office … Continue reading differing time zones in the UK?

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Abuses in the Oxford Union

Michael McFarland Campbell

For years the Oxford Union has been a bastion of free speech. Its Rules, it has been said, “are more comprehensive than the constitutions of many third world countries.” However, as with other some African the rulers deem themselves to be above the law. The issue in question is the use of laptops of members in the Union Bar. Apparently the bar staff have had issues with Chris Adams on many occasions. He claims that the rule will be changed. But until it is those in authority are flouting rules it is surely a very bad example to those of … Continue reading Abuses in the Oxford Union

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October 8 – St Thérèse of Lisieux

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St Thérèse of Lisieux Today the Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux sometimes known as “The Little Flower” are being venerated in the Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga in the University City of Oxford. To those who of my friends who are in Oxford, I ask that they pray for me, and ask St Thérèse to pray for me to have the courage to face the difficulties that my diagnosis have placed upon me. To quote one priest friend I asked to pray for me while she is in the Oratory… You will indeed be given the courage and … Continue reading October 8 – St Thérèse of Lisieux

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