17th and 18th April 2008

Pupils at St Martin’s Ampleforth Prep School enjoyed a two day retreat on the theme of Miracles. One of the highlights of the retreat was the workshops with a gospel choir who regularly attend the St Martin’s Ampleforth retreat bringing their special brand of joy and inspiration. Read More

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Bach’s Passion According to St John has great dramatic impact in any venue but in the magnificent surroundings of Ampleforth’s Abbey Church even more so. Through the impassioned narrative of the Evangelist sung by a solo tenor, the vivid crowd scenes given to the chorus and the deeply emotional arias that afford us time to reflect on these events, Bach unfolds the story of Christ’s trail and crucifixion. The performance to be given on Sunday 9 March promises to be an inspiring way of participating more deeply in the events of Holy Week. Read More

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