8th September, 2023

Fr Abbot's Homily for the Youth 2000 Mass

Gates to the Marian Garden at Ampleforth Abbey

From 25-28th August we welcomed hundreds of young Catholics from Youth 2000 to celebrate their Summer Festival.

Below you can read and download Fr Abbot's Homily that was given at the Youth 2000 Mass of 27 Aug.

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