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Pope Leo XIV

Posted by Stan Wears on 9/5/2025, 11:05 am

When I think of him I'm reminded of the late Peter Cuthbert Johnson from Hebburn who was 4th Abbot of Quarr Abbey Isle of Wight. On a visit to Quarr last year I learned so much about him that we never knew. He wrote books in several languages and taught music in the Vatican. He was a unique character but a shy person who loved learning and teaching. A few of us attended his funeral at St.Aloysius Church with 19 monks on the altar in white. Another Hebburn lad who was outstanding...

Re: Pope Leo XIV

Posted by Sheila on 9/5/2025, 12:02 pm, in reply to "Pope Leo XIV"

Stan, I remember reading about him in the past. He was indeed an amazing and clever man and as you say a Hebburn lad. I believe he was a relative of the late Bridgie Lee, who I was a school with.

Re: Pope Leo XIV

Posted by Joseph on 9/5/2025, 12:27 pm, in reply to "Pope Leo XIV"

Very interesting Stan your a Font of all knowledge. Thanks.

Re: Pope Leo XIV

Posted by Stan Wears on 9/5/2025, 1:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Pope Leo XIV"

A witty man too and a bit of a prankster! For the 50th years school reunion at the Iona, he rang me asking if he could sit at our table to which I replied " Our lot drink like fishes, and sometimes it gets out of hand". He replied " Keep me a seat! It sounds like a good night out to me"!!. At Quarr, one of the monks told me some of the work Peter did and he never stopped. A truly great man who deserves the best recognition.. R.I.P. Peter

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