COXA Annual Mass of Remembrance 2016
The Most Reverend Peter Smith Archbishop of Southwark clearly enjoyed being back in his old school.
This year's Mass turned out to be one of those "How do you follow that?" occasions. For this we are indebted first of all to Archbishop Peter Smith for finding the time in his busy schedule to celebrate Mass for us. He clearly enjoyed being back in his old school and must have been gratified to see such a large congregation, not far short of 100..
Our thanks too to the COXA special committee who sorted out all the details from the order of service to the bidding prayers and the music and to Mark Preece for the spread provided to mark the special occasion.
Brian Sanders
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Archbishop Peter attended Clapham College between 1955 and 1962. After taking A levels he attended Exeter University to study Law. He was Rector at St John’s Seminary Wonersh from 1985 – 1995, appointed as Bishop of East Anglia in 1995 and Archbishop of Cardiff in 2001. On 30th April 2001, the Holy Father announced that he would become the tenth Archbishop of Southwark.