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Lectures on Holy Scripture

Fr. Chris Monaghan CP is an Australian Passionist Priest and Scripture Scholar. He did his further studies in Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical College in Rome in the 1980's. There he became a friend of our Fr. Abbot, who studied with him at the same time. The two also went on together, after Rome, for yet further studies in Jerusalem. 

Blessing of Oblate Bookcase for Oblate Lending Library in the Abbey Transept

On Tuesday the 11th of October 2022, after the St Margaret Chapter “Oblate” None, live streamed at 2.30 pm, followed by a brief talk and silent Adoration before the Lord in the Tabernacle, and after an informal tea in the visitor Centre, the Sub-Prior, Deacon Joseph formally blessed a new bookcase for the Oblate Lending Library situated in the outer transepts next the double doors.

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.