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Inauguration of the Holy Father

This Sunday morning, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, will be solemnly inaugurated as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pastor of the Holy Roman Church during Mass in St. Peter’s Square, whereupon he will be given the Fisherman’s Ring and…

Safeguarding Sunday 2025

Sunday 18 May is Safeguarding Sunday and Archbishop John has issued a pastoral letter. In his letter, Archbishop John said “Safeguarding is not the work of a few; it is a shared responsibility. Each of us — clergy, volunteers, parents, parishioners — is…

Pope Leo XIVA

A Historic Pontiff for a Global Church Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV, signalling continuity with predecessors like Francis and Leo XIII, known for social justice advocacy. Born in Chicago (1955) and holding dual Peruvian citizenship, he spent…

Youth Group’s pilgrimage to Worth Abbey

The Jubilee year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope” is a precious opportunity to deepen one’s faith and rediscover Christian hope. On Saturday 3rd May our parish youth group (both the young people and the youth volunteers) went in pilgrimage to Worth Abbey,…

Jubilee 2025

The tradition of a Jubilee can be traced to the Bible, with a Jubilee year to be marked every 50 years (Leviticus 25:8-13). The intention was to re-establish a proper relationship with God and each other.  In 1300, Pope Boniface…