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From the 
May 2026
 issue

Two Celebrations For Rev’d Kenneth Abbott

Group photo of eight people celebrating a 90th birthday in a decorated hall.
The Rev’d Kenneth Abbott and his fellow priests at his 90th birthday celebrations
Photograhy Edwina Scott
Published on May 1, 2026

On the 17th of March 2026, the Rev’d Kenneth Abbott celebrated 67 years of ordained ministry serving our Lord and faithful Two priests at the front of a church: on the right a man dressed in a purple chasuable holding a certificate; on the left a woman dressed in a white alb and a colourful stoleparishioners. Archdeacon Charlene Taylor attended the service on the 22nd of March, representing the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. It was a beautiful service and a very inspiring message from Archdeacon Charlene. Rev’d Abbott continues his service in ministry as the Priest-in-Charge in the Parish of the Holy Cross, Norman’s Cove.

a man dressed as a priest cuts a cake on a table that also has many candles on it.Then, on the 27th of February 2026, the Rev’d Kenneth Abbott celebrated his 90th birthday. An open house was held on Saturday, 28 February, at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church hall in Norman’s Cove.

Clergy from various parishes attended to honour him on this special occasion.