2011

John Henry Newman: An Ecumenical Celebration

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1990-11-23

Services and events, Choir, Worship and music

Cardinal Newman died on 11th August 1890. This service, the culmination of a year of special centenary commemorations, celebrates his life. It seeks to show John Henry Newman as a servant of the Word of God who calls Christians today to a deeper unity centred on the Word. Organised by the main Christian Churches, the service reflects Newman's remarkable pilgrimage of faith, and brings together representaatives from the City, Parliament, the Judiciary and the world of Education in tribute to the diversity of his interests and concerns. The music is provided by the Choirs of St. Paul's and Westminster Cathedrals under the direction of: John Scott, Organist and Director of Music, St Paul's James O'Donnell, Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral The Organist for the service is: Andrew Lucas, Sub Organist and Assistant Director of Music, St. Paul's The Final Voluntary: Imperial March Op. 32, Edward Elgar, is played by: Iain Simlock, Assistant Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral