The Friars, Aylesford The parish coach will leave St William of York, 4 Brockley Park at 9am and depart Aylesford at 5.15pm. Coach places must be booked in advance via the Parish Office T 020 8690 4549 foresthill@rcaos.org.uk.The cost per…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who died at 7.35am on Easter Monday 21 April 2025. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he…
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…
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + weddinganniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than themiddle of May, providing the following details: your names in the format John andMary Smith, your home address,…