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Welcome
Greetings from Ampleforth Abbey.
As this is the first Diary for some time, I would like to take this opportunity to assure you of the constant support and prayers of the monastic community. We have all lived through unexpected and challenging times, but God has remained faithful. This has truly been an invitation to grow in faith.
Since my own unexpected return to Ampleforth in February I have steadily been trying to navigate my way through what has been a huge learning curve. Thankfully there are many helpful supporters who give wise and careful guidance. One thing is certainly clear to me, this is now the time to embrace the future with hope. We have a future because we each decide to have one. We choose how we ourselves will be protagonists of this future and confident in God’s presence we move forward.
Know that your interest and support is valued and that your concerns are important to the community as we pray for you each day.
Abbot Robert Igo OSB
This excellent edition of the Ampleforth Diary provides an entertaining snapshot of the ways in which the Ampleforth community came together to thrive and flourish even in the very challenging circumstances of recent times. The Diary shows clearly that we are all stronger and happier when we work together with our Benedictine values to the fore. I am very proud of the way students, staff, parents, former parents and Old Amplefordians have engaged with each to support and preserve the educational opportunities for our current students and those yet to arrive. We have a stimulating and exciting Vision for the future and we look forward to the College and community going from strength to strength. Thank you – all of you.
