It might be thought scarcely newsworthy when a mother visits her son in the monastery. But for Mrs. Catherine Obiejinwa and her son Br. Patrick, this was indeed a major event, and not only because it was their first meeting in over 4 years.
Vestment making re-launched at Pluscarden
Among his many other tasks in the monastery, Pluscarden's Junior Br. Patrick has been studying the art of sewing. Already he has made or repaired many habits, scapulars, work smocks, cowls and cloaks for the brethren. More recently he has been working to enhance his sewing skills, so that he can repair or make liturgical vestments.