Monsignor McPartland officiates 09/07/2008 by: Monsignor Michael B McPartland - It occurred in the Parish Church of St Joseph with the celebration of the Easter Chrism Mass, which is more popularly known as the 'Mass of the Oils'. What was unusual on this occasion is the fact that this particular Mass is normally celebrated, each year (about this time), in diocesan Cathedrals throughout the world.
Monsignor McPartland Arrives on Tristan da Cunha 09/21/2008 by: J. Brock (Tristan Times) - Monsignor McPartland has arrived on Tristan da Cunha for his annual visit.
A Beautiful Day on Tristan 10/05/2008 by: MSGR MB McPartland - In contrast to the very changeable weather (both before and after) the morning of Sunday, 21st September 2008 was the start of a glorious sunny day, in every sense of the term. This was the day when baby Calvin Patrick Charles was to be baptized during the public Mass in the Parish Church of St. Josephs.
Ken Rogers Much Loved - Sadly Missed 11/02/2008 by: James Glass - It is with sadness that we report the death of Ken Rogers. He was admitted to hospital, after having a fall that broke his hip, and died on the 24th October.
Monsignor McPartland's Tristan Report for 2008 11/09/2008 by: Monsignor M.B. McPartland - This year I took the September sail on the SA Agulhas from Cape Town to Tristan da Cunha. The passage was a little turbulent, but we all arrived safely.