RESIGNATION OF THE ABBATIAL OFFICE BY FR. ABBOT ANSELM

After twenty-one years as local Superior of St. Mary’s Monastery, Petersham, (thirteen years as Novicemaster),

Sixteen years as Abbot Visitor of the English Province of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation and

Member of the Abbot President’s Council of Visitors,

and

Thirteen years as Abbot of Pluscarden,

Abbot Anselm Atkinson O.S.B.’s resignation

has been confirmed by

Abbot President Guillermo L. Arboleda T., O.S.B.

of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation

of the Order of St. Benedict,

who thanks him for

“long and faithful service both as superior of Pluscarden and as visitor, praying the Lord to reward him in full.”

We give thanks to God for his gift to us of Abbot Anselm, and to Abbot Anselm for his many years of love and service to our Community. May he reap the rewards he has earned, here and hereafter.

Prior and Community,

Pluscarden Abbey,

Elgin, Moray IV30 8UA

1st July 2024