Westminster Abbey celebrates its 75th anniversary

Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon made a new foundation in 1939

Daily Mass has been sung in Gregorian chant in the monastery since it was founded. Photo submitted.

The diamond (75th) jubilee of the foundation of Westminster Abbey, on Sunday, Sept. 14, the Feast of the Holy Cross, was a day of gratitude and remembrance. After sung Mass at 10 a.m. and Midday Prayer, there was lunch, then a program of celebration. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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