From left, Friar Matthew, Friar Benedict, Brother Daniel, Friar Gerard Mary, Friar James Mary and Friar Maximillian outside All Saints Convent
(Oxford Times)THEY fled the city almost 500 years ago during the English Reformation.
But this summer, after centuries away, the Greyfriars will finally return to Oxford.
The Conventual Catholic friars are to settle in All Saints Convent, Cowley, in the next two months, once it is vacated by the All Saints Sisters of the Poor, who are moving to a smaller building.
Greyfriar formator Friar Daniel Geary, 53, said: “It is going to be quite a wonderful and historic moment.
“There will be 12 of us in the house of formation, with many being involved in training and going to classes.
“But part of that process is also to become involved with the area. Cowley is a very rich and diverse place and we look forward to joining the community.”
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