In 1999, six new priests were ordained for our diocese: Fr Miceal Beatty, Fr Chris Bergin, Fr Stephen Hardaker, Fr Peter Johnstone, Fr Terry Martin and Fr Peter Newsam. On 25th May we gathered (minus Fr Miceal) for a happy ‘Coming of Age’ 18th anniversary celebration. Canon Tony Churchill kindly joined us and shared some thoughts and challenges from his 47 years of experience. We had prayer time and Benediction, before heading out for a splendid lunch in the glorious sunshine. Please pray and pray and pray for many vocations to the priesthood for our diocese.
Fr Terry Martin
Mary’s Month of May!
Our Lady is especially honoured in this month of May; the season of “blossoms the fairest”. She is such a powerful and beautiful model for us all to emulate: possessing all the necessary virtues to place Jesus at the centre. She carries him in her womb – and he’s actually (physically) at the centre of … Read more
Christmas Masses 2015
Christmas Eve Vigil: 24th December at 6pm Christmas ‘Midnight’: 24th December at 9pm (Confessions from 8pm, Carols from 8.30pm) Christmas Day: 25th December at 8.30am & 10.30am In the Octave: Each day at 10am (followed by confessions)