We live in times marked by the omnipresence of agitation—political, religious, economic, cultural, ‘virtual’, psychological, familial. Anger and unsettledness are everywhere. And, yet, the first words that the Church speaks every day are: “Lord, open my lips…
Somewhat over 30 students from St. Andrews University Catholic Society came to Pluscarden for the weekend 14 - 16 February, according to well established custom, with their…
Candlemas or the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on 2 February fell this year on a Sunday. At our conventual Mass, apart from the usual Candlemas ceremonies, Fr. Abbot Anselm instituted our Brothers Joseph and Simon into the Ministry of Acolyte. Both already…
We will celebrate midnight Mass at midnight (preceded by Vigil from 10.15pm), followed by Mass at 8am and at 11am on Christmas day. We will also be hosting a Joint Carol Service...
Our appeal to rebuild the medieval monastery’s South Range has launched a new charity auction on our fundraising website. Do come and have a browse - especially if you are looking for an unusual or special gift. Auction lots range from toys and jewellery…
Participants will join the monks in their daily prayer and work, and will be offered a close-up insight into some of the treasures of the monastic tradition. The weekend should be interesting, enjoyable, and grace-filled. It may…
In September 2019 the Chapter of the Province of Monasteries to which Pluscarden belongs met at Montserrat in Spain. This was the regular Provincial Chapter, held according to our Constitutions once…