Tag Archives: Ken Leech

The Viciousness of Injustice: Ken Leech Memorial Lecture

Posted on November 11, 2019 by stchrysostoms

A plate of liver and onions in a university refectory might not be the most memorable of meals usually, but I remember it very well. I was a theology student at King’s College London. It was 1989. I was 20 … Continue reading →

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Action for Revival: Ken Leech

Posted on November 6, 2019 by stchrysostoms

“We need to stress that the Church is a Divine society with a life-style which is quite contrary to the values which govern western society at the present time, for it is based on sharing. The Eucharistic life, in which … Continue reading →

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Fr Ken Leech’s Requiem Liturgy and Eulogy

Posted on November 6, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Many people have asked for a copy of the liturgy for Fr Ken Leech’s Requiem Mass (much of it chosen by himself), and we’ve also had requests for copies of Terry Drummond’s eulogy at the Mass. Those who were at … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Justice and Peace

Posted on October 28, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Justice and Peace are key themes for people of faith throughout our world. Not only are they themes for the world as a whole, but also for our local communities, our homes and our own hearts. On Tuesday 13th October … Continue reading →

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#KenLeechVigil for Prayer and Justice

Posted on October 12, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Fr Ken Leech was a great campaigner for peace and justice. He asked that, if possible, a Vigil of Prayer for Peace and Justice be kept the evening before his funeral. We’ve been very pleased to organise this at St … Continue reading →

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Funeral Details for Fr Ken Leech

Posted on September 21, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Here is information about the funeral of Fr Ken Leech. Fr Ken left details of how he would like his funeral liturgies and we are hoping to keep to them as close as possible. Reception into Church Tuesday 13th October Fr … Continue reading →

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Fr Ken Leech (1939 – 2015)

Posted on September 13, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Fr Ken Leech (b.39), a great priest, prophet and writer in the Church died yesterday in the evening (12th September). We were sorry to learn of the death of this great priest, and friend of St Chrysostom’s.  The Guardian’s obituary … Continue reading →

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Two Favourite Churches

Posted on May 26, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Fr Julian and Sr Diana CHN started us off in our blog series of ‘Favourite Churches’ to see their choice click here.  Now here are two more choices. First of all from Fr Ken Leech who has recently begun worshiping … Continue reading →

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Priest and Anarchist

Posted on October 28, 2010 by stchrysostoms

Fr Ken Leech, an encourager of our work at St Chrysostom’s, spoke recently in our series of talks ‘Prophetic Voices,’ on “Fr Gresham Kirkby, Priest and Anarchist.” Fr Kirkby was an independent and radical Anglo Catholic priest who for over … Continue reading →

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