By Mark Michael The Loughborough Foundry, Britain’s last remaining large bell foundry, is in danger of closing if it fails to raise nearly five million pounds to restore its deteriorating 19th century buildings. The firm, also called John Taylor & Company, dates back to the 14th century, and the current foundry was built in the Leicestershire town of Loughborough in … [Read more...] about Trust Seeks Millions to Save Britain’s Last Large Bell Foundry
Archives for August 21, 2019
Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory
Fr. Jude Bell, OSB, of St. Gregory’s Abbey in Three Rivers, Mich. died peacefully on July 11, the Feast of St. Benedict, at age 91. He was born Roger Craig Bell, and after serving in the Korean War, he attended Nashotah House, graduating in 1957. After ordination he served as curate and vicar of St. Simeon’s Church in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., and Church of the Advent in … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory
National Cathedral Tax Exemption Likely in No Danger
By Kirk Petersen A group called Jews Choose Trump has asked the Internal Revenue Service to investigate whether the National Cathedral violated its tax-exempt status by denouncing President Donald Trump's racial rhetoric. However, recent history suggests there is virtually no chance the National Cathedral will have to start paying taxes on its more than $17 million in … [Read more...] about National Cathedral Tax Exemption Likely in No Danger