Monday, September 5, 2011

Abbey loses longtime priest

Funeral to be held Sept. 7

After almost 60 years of consistent service to God, Father Boniface Aicher, OSB has moved on to join the Lord. He died last Tuesday before evening prayer at Westminster Abbey in Mission.

Father Aicher had served at the Abbey since 1948 as the librarian.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Abbey. A reception will follow.

Westminster Abbey is located at 34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission. For more information contact the Abbey at 604-826-8975.

2 comments:

  1. Our sincerest condolonces to his family and the Abbey. May his soul be at peace with our Lord Savior.

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  2. Fr. Boniface was a gentle, kind and sweet priest. I was fortunate to have had the chance to visit with him on a couple of occasions. Thank you Lord for Fr. Boniface and for his vocation.

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