Archive

A growing collection of materials from Brother Michael's life.

There is a separate page for his Prayer Cards here.


Summer 2008, Brother Michael's interview

Brother Michael was interviewed by John Wolff in the Abbey Garden on Caldey, to record a message for an International Conference on disability, which took place in Lourdes and was titled "Called by Name".

January 2020, Brother Michael's body is laid to rest on Caldey Island

Surrounded by his fellow monks, Brother Michael was buried in the cemetery of Caldey Abbey. Fr Daniel, Abbott of Caldey gave the following panegyric.

Abbot Daniel Eulogy at Burial of Br. Michael Strode (edited).pdf

Late 1950s, Photos of Brother Michael during the early years of HCPT

Some photographs of the earliest HCPT pilgrimages to Lourdes, Brother Michael and his helpers revolutionised the way children could experience a trip to Lourdes, having fun, making friends and staying in hotels rather than being confined to the Hospital.

7th December 2021, Mass for the launch of Brother Michael's Cause

You can watch the Mass here

A selection of photographs taken at the Mass

Brother Michael: walking in His way. A video montage which was watched in the hall after the Launch Mass, set to the music of his favourite hymn.