Blessing of Downside’s New Abbot: Fifth in Order of Succession: Stately Ceremonies in the Abbey: Prayer and Procession: With stately and symbolical ceremonial, hallowed by long tradition, the new Abbot of Downside, the Right Rev. G. B. Hicks, was on Friday blessed and enthroned by the Bishop of Clifton. The ceremony was performed in the Stately Abbey Church of Downside, and was witnessed by a large assembly of Catholics, both clergy and laity, from all parts of the dioceses … (description of event and list of attendees) … … Laity … (includes) … Mr. B. H. Pinsent …
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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000