Although Freda has now passed on, she was very much with us in spirit at the ordination of one of her nephews, Fr Geoff Cook, which took place at Arundel Cathedral last Friday evening. Afterwards he was dragged away from a great crowd of friends and followers to pose with John and some of Freda's cousins, nieces and nephews who had travelled considerable distances to be with Fr Geoff on this great day. Yes, he is entering the Ordinariate, but no, he is not married - despite the wifely pose, Frances, who came from her home in Gibraltar to be at his ordination, is actually Fr Geoff's elder sister - and she's very proud of him, as are we all!
For photos taken inside the Cathedral, see Pages at the top of the right hand column.
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It was wonderful to be part of this service at Arundel Cathedral, accompanied by the lovely Peter and the lovely Leigh. I have urged Leigh to send through the photos he took in the Cathedral, as they are very clear. Obviously he's been tied up watching Emmerdale (one would need to be) and may be able to send them through for next week's Blog.
The musical arrangements were stunning, with excellent acoustics. Although even the Cathedral managed an air of cosiness and warmth, there was also no mistaking the momentum of the occasion as another step for the Ordinariate. Many congratulations to the beaming Father Geoff and his proud family. On behalf of Peter, Leigh and myself: Thank You for the invitations Mr Collins!
good start
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