News from the Vineyard
- 90TH BIRTHDAY OF CANON TRAUCHESSEC
Recently in Loisy near Paris, the Institute celebrated the 90th birthday of Canon Trauchessec at the convent of the Sisters Adorers. The occasion was marked with great solemnity and deep gratitude. Canon Trauchessec imparted Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and delivered a profoundly edifying reflection on his long priestly life. … Read more - ORDINATION PHOTOGRAPHY 2025
Monday 30th June Reception of the Cassock and Incardinations Tuesday 1st July Tonsures and Minor Orders conferred by Bishop Madega of Mouila, Gabon Wednesday 2nd July Presentation of the Choir garment for future Canons and Reception of the Cross of St. Francis de Sales for future Deacons Wednesday … Read more - † IN MEMORIAM: REV. FATHER GERARD MCGUINESS †
Called to Eternal Rest: 9 July 2025 Father Gerard McGuiness, beloved priest of the Diocese of Shrewsbury and in particular St Winefride’s, entered into his Eternal Reward earlier today, following over sixty years of devoted priestly service. Having celebrated his Diamond Jubilee in June 2023, Father Gerard was a steadfast … Read more - ORDINATION WEEK 2025
Last week was “Ordination Week” at the Institute’s seminary at Gricigliano in Italy. On Tuesday, July 1, the tonsure and minor orders were conferred by Bishop Mathieu Madega Lebouankehan (Bishop of Mouila in Gabon). Five deacons and ten subdeacons were ordained on Wednesday, July 2 by Bishop Robert Finn. On … Read more - VISIT ST WALBURGE’S SPIRE THIS SUMMER
- HABEMUS PAPAM
We have a Pope! The Sacred College of Cardinals have elected Cardinal Robert Prevost to be the 267th Pope and successor of St Peter. The new Pope will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Ordained Priest in 1982, he was consecrated Bishop in 2014. Pope Francis created him a Cardinal … Read more