Pusey House, Oxford
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Pusey House is a religious institution located in St Giles', Oxford, firmly rooted in the Anglican-Catholic tradition. Known as "House of Piety and Learning", it is associated with, but is not part of, the University of Oxford.
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[edit] History
Pusey House was opened in 1884 in part as a memorial to Dr Edward Bouverie Pusey, Regius Professor of Hebrew at Oxford University, Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, and for forty years the leading figure in the Oxford Movement, a movement of the 19th century which sought to bring the Church of England to a deeper understanding of its witness as part of the universal Catholic Church. It was also intended to continue the work of Dr Pusey in "restoring the Church of England's Catholic life and witness". The first Principal was Charles Gore.
The House celebrates its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of dedication on 31st October 2009, with Rev Canon Dr Robin Ward preaching at Solemn High Mass on that day.
[edit] Library collection
The house contains Dr Pusey's library, and a large collection of theological and historical volumes. The clergy of the house are formally designated "Priest-Librarians".
[edit] Worship
Worship in the Chapel of the Resurrection is in accordance with the Catholic tradition in the Church of England, and is open to all, especially to members of the University.
- Solemn High Mass every Sunday and on major festivals during Full Term
- Morning Prayer, and Evening Prayer, daily during Full Term
- Solemn Evensong & Benediction on Holy Days
- Compline & Benediction each Wednesday evening during Full Term
- Low Mass daily during Full Term
- Traditional devotions including Stations of the Cross in Lent and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Holy Week Retreat at Ascot Priory in Berkshire.
[edit] Teaching and pastoral care
- Counsel and instruction in the Catholic Faith
- Preparation for the Sacraments of the Church
- Sacramental Confession
- Formation of vocations to the Sacred Priesthood.
- Visiting preachers and academics.
- Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
- Residential reading week at the Abbey of Bec in Normandy
[edit] Scholarship and learning
- A theological Library of 80,000 volumes, specialising in Church History, Patristics and Liturgy
- The most significant archive of original material relating to the Tractarian and Oxford Movements.
- Major collections relating to Religious Houses and Catholic Societies.
- A Library of Record for the General Synod of the Church of England
- Repository of theses for Lambeth degrees and diplomas
[edit] The Chapter of Pusey House
- The Rev'd Jonathan Baker DD SSC - Principal
- The Rev'd William Davage SSC - Custodian of Dr Pusey's Library
- The Rev'd Dr Barry Orford - Archivist
[edit] The Greater Chapter of Pusey House
- Richard Norman, Christ Church - Sacristan
- Ben Lewis-Smith, The Queen's College - Master of the Music
- John Hanks - Treasurer
- Dr Ann Chippindale - Secretary to the Friends
[edit] Friends of Pusey House
The Friends of Pusey House exists to provide additional support for its work and witness. Both here and abroad the Friends support the House by their prayers and by informing others about Pusey House.
[edit] External links
- Pusey House Chapel & Library, Oxford
- The Archives of Pusey House
- The Friends of Pusey House
- Historical documentation on the founding of Pusey House
