Laurence wrote the following in his August update : Many in the community worldwide shared the loss of Pauline Peters, former Chair of our Guiding Board and the first director of liaison between national communities. Over many years, she became deeply loved and respected for her wisdom and kindness, bringing together a first-hand knowledge of the community and shrewd skills in all areas […]
OBITUARY:
DR. BALFOUR MICHAEL MORGAN MOUNT (1939-2025) Dr. Balfour Michael Morgan Mount passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 at the Royal Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Unit that he founded in 1975. He was eighty-six. He is survived by his wife, Linda, his four children (Christopher, Lauren, James, and Beth), his grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, […]
Obituary: Pierre Nolet (1948-2025)
À l’Hôpital Général de Montréal, le 30 mai 2025, à l’âge de 77 ans, est décédé monsieur Pierre Nolet. Il était le fils de feu Gérard Nolet et de feu Rose-Aimée Blier. Il demeurait à Montréal et était natif de Ste-Foy. La famille vous accueillera à : l’église de Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon1255, rue des ÉrablesSt-Lambert-de-LauzonQuébec, G0S 2W0 […]
Reverend Canon Geoffrey Barton RIP.
The Oblate community prays for the repose of the soul of Geoffrey Barton. Geoffrey was a mentor and guide to many in the community through his writings and wise counsel. In his small book, ‘Going Beyond’ can be found ‘brief, thoughtful and lyrical pieces’ which gave ‘glimpses into the unfinished journey of a former Anglican […]
Remembering: Maureen Mary Sandrock
Maureen was a devout Roman Catholic and a professed Benedictine Oblate. The Oblates remember fondly times shared with Maureen at the Dom. John Main annual retreats at the Abbaye in Rougemont, Québec. In 2011, Maureen established an ecumenical Christian Meditation Group in Manotick, participating in it until her death. The group continues today and and connects […]
Brother Herbert – Rest in Peace
“The U.K. Oblate community held its annual retreat in Turvey in October, just 2 weeks after Brother Herbert passed. We missed his physical presence, a presence that was illumined by a gracious smile, a stillness and loving warmth that came from a place of deep humility. And you waited. You waited for a word or […]