On February 11, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the “family” of the English Benedictine Congregation lost a special individual, Ignacio Eguiguren – son of the founder of the Manquehue movement. Abbot Michael offered Mass for him on February 13, the day of his burial. We offer Abbot Michael’s homily from that Mass.

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Portsmouth has for years read in its Good Friday Stations the writings of Julian of Norwich, selected by the Poor Clare Sisters at Ty Mam Duw, Wales. As many incorporate the Stations into their personal Lenten devotions, we provide these passages here, with images of the Burch-Korrodi stations in our church.

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One will find works of Alfonso Ossorio in various locations around the monastery and school, including the lobbies of the Stillman Dining Hall as well as the school’s Science Building. Brother Sixtus looks into this alumnus and artist.

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