Many people are
sad today at the news of the death of Fr John Edwards S J.
Fr John, who had
been ill for several months, passed away shortly after hearing Mass on 12th
December, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The privilege of
knowing Fr John was ours through the many retreats he conducted at Llantarnam
Abbey. The Annual Day in memory of the
Holy Souls on 2nd November was always a touching and moving experience.
It was also our
great good fortune to have Fr John with us at the Abbey on the days held in
honour of St David Lewis, the Welsh Jesuit who was martyred in 1679. Fr John’s saintly presence was an inspiration
to all in attendance on those occasions. Fr
John Edwards, who counted his lung cancer a gift from God, will surely be
remembered with affection and gratitude whenever we gather at Llantarnam Abbey.
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| Fr John Edwards S J, conducting a service at the site of the arrest of St David Lewis at Llantarnam, Cwmbran |
Fr John’s Requiem
Mass will take place at Farm St Church, London, at 11 am on Thursday, 20th
December. Fr John, we were honoured to know you. May your gentle soul rest in peace.
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