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In Gratitude: Remembering Rt. Rev. Dom Kevin Taggart, OSB
In Loving Memory of Rt. Rev. Dom Kevin Taggart, OSB
The Abbot and community are grateful to all who joined us in person and online to honour the life of Rt. Rev. Dom Kevin Taggart, fifth Abbot of the Monastery of Our Lady Help of Christians at Worth (2010–2013), who died peacefully on 14th October 2025 in the ninety-fifth year of his age, the seventy-sixth of his monastic profession, and the seventy-first of his priesthood.
The funeral Mass was held at Worth Abbey on Saturday 1st November, followed by burial in the monastery cemetery. It was a moving and prayerful occasion, and we thank everyone who attended, supported, and prayed with us.
We invite you to:
Read Abbot Mark’s eulogy, a heartfelt tribute to Fr Kevin’s life and legacy, available here.
View photos from the day, which serve as a beautiful reminder of the love and reverence shown to Fr Kevin.
We are also deeply thankful for the generous donations made to the Fr Kevin Memorial Fund.
Abbot and Community,
Worth Abbey
Fr Kevin Taggart Memorial Fund
We invite contributions to a memorial fund, established in memory of Fr Kevin Taggart, the second Headmaster of Worth School, and fifth Abbot of Worth Abbey.
The Fr Kevin Taggart Memorial Fund will help us support the costs of training new members of the monastic community at Worth and the care needs of elderly and infirm brethren.
Fr Kevin began his monastic life at the age of 18, and died at the age of 94, the last member of Worth Abbey’s 1957 founding generation. He dedicated himself to the life and mission of Worth Abbey. To sustain his legacy, we have established this Memorial Fund which is intended to help support the monastic community and its mission to others into the future.
All contributions to the Memorial Fund will be dedicated to sustaining a monastic presence at Worth for many years to come. Donate here
Photography by Liz Finlayson, Vervate
