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Posted by Francesca Bosenius in Pembrokeshire @ 22:12 on Jan 9 2011
I did not know that Father Francis Maple was a "celebrity", but I have heard him sing. Whn I was a child in primary school, which was coincidentally called St Francis of Assisi, he was Brothe Francis, and he lived in our parish Friary, again called St Francis and Anthony Church in Crawley, West Sussex. He was a very young man then. This was between 1957 and 1963. It would be nice to think that he might read this and maybe remember a little girl called Francesca Palmieri. I will look out for his music in the shops.
I did not know that Father Francis Maple was a "celebrity", but I have heard him sing. Whn I was a child in primary school, which was coincidentally called St Francis of Assisi, he was Brothe Francis, and he lived in our parish Friary, again called St Francis and Anthony Church in Crawley, West Sussex. He was a very young man then. This was between 1957 and 1963. It would be nice to think that he might read this and maybe remember a little girl called Francesca Palmieri. I will look out for his music in the shops.
Posted by Janine Fearn in Derby @ 09:39 on Dec 10 2010
Hi, My mum had a father francis tape called 'nobody's child' we both love it, it has got lost, just wondering if anyone knows how to get a cd copy of it. Thank you
Hi, My mum had a father francis tape called 'nobody's child' we both love it, it has got lost, just wondering if anyone knows how to get a cd copy of it. Thank you
Posted by Lauren in United Kingdom @ 22:55 on Aug 8 2010
Hello
I have the video `The Old Rugged Cross`
I also have the `original` copy of that video because I was the producer of it in 2002.
I therefore still own that which I personally produced.
The video contains 16 songs.
If anyone is interested please leave me a message.
thank you.
Hello
I have the video `The Old Rugged Cross`
I also have the `original` copy of that video because I was the producer of it in 2002.
I therefore still own that which I personally produced.
The video contains 16 songs.
If anyone is interested please leave me a message.
thank you.
Reply by mmarion in liverpool @ 02:01 on Jun 2 2014
Hi, just read your comment that you have a recording of some songs by father francis ? If available I would be interested in buying one, thank you.
Hi, just read your comment that you have a recording of some songs by father francis ? If available I would be interested in buying one, thank you.
Posted by Mary Malone in westhoughton @ 20:55 on Jun 18 2010
Hi, It seems like Fr Francis is very popular: maybe someone could gather a few CDs and copy them with the proceeds going to the talented Father.
I bought one last week on a car boot sale and would gladly pay whatever for a few more.
Regards.
Malcolm.
Hi, It seems like Fr Francis is very popular: maybe someone could gather a few CDs and copy them with the proceeds going to the talented Father.
I bought one last week on a car boot sale and would gladly pay whatever for a few more.
Regards.
Malcolm.
Posted by Stephen Cameron in Preston @ 13:11 on May 11 2010
Hello,
There is a BBC news story about him (full name Father Francis Maple) moving from Chester to St Walburg's friary in preston.
I just rang the Blackpool tourist office and the lady there said she had heard of him being Clevelys (near Blackpool) recently on a regular basis.
He did used to sing outside the Hounds Hill shopping centre at Blackpool.
Hello,
There is a BBC news story about him (full name Father Francis Maple) moving from Chester to St Walburg's friary in preston.
I just rang the Blackpool tourist office and the lady there said she had heard of him being Clevelys (near Blackpool) recently on a regular basis.
He did used to sing outside the Hounds Hill shopping centre at Blackpool.
Posted by Diane and Ellis in North Yorkshire @ 08:52 on Sep 12 2009
Hi there,
Could you please advise as to how we would obtain a knitted monk.
Thank you
Hi there,
Could you please advise as to how we would obtain a knitted monk.
Thank you
Posted by Jen Murray in Warrington @ 14:27 on Jun 7 2009
I am desperately trying to find a cd copy of "I watch the sun rise" for my mums funeral. Does anyone know where I might get a copy from. I have a couple of his cassettes but it isn't on them.
I am desperately trying to find a cd copy of "I watch the sun rise" for my mums funeral. Does anyone know where I might get a copy from. I have a couple of his cassettes but it isn't on them.
Posted by Annette Bailey in Guisborough, Cleveland @ 10:36 on Mar 4 2009
I have several tapes of Father Francis and would like to purchase some CD's how can I do this please. Many thanks Annette Bailey
I have several tapes of Father Francis and would like to purchase some CD's how can I do this please. Many thanks Annette Bailey
Posted by margaret in loughborough @ 00:15 on Jan 21 2009
me and my husband like the song u did called son.my husband got him that cd but we cant fine it has is dad past away sunday .could u let us where we can get the cd from thanks margaret
me and my husband like the song u did called son.my husband got him that cd but we cant fine it has is dad past away sunday .could u let us where we can get the cd from thanks margaret
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My Taid had a Father Francis tape when I was younger and I loved listening to songs/hymns such as 'The Streets of London' and 'The Old Rugged Cross'. When my Taid passed away in 2006, the tape was given away to charity but I would dearly love to get a copy as the music holds so many memories . I don't remember the title of the tape but I do remember the cover was mainly brown. Any ideas?
how can i get hold of one of his cds with the old rugged cross on? please can some one let me know many thanks
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i would love the cd of father francis with the old wooden cross on how do i get one
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