Statement on the Publication of the IICSA Report

Pentecost will be celebrated on the last weekend of May. Perhaps too often it comes and goes without any opportunity for people to gain a spiritual insight as to what this very special day has to offer us. So, in anticipation let us all refresh ourselves of the fruits of the Holy Spirit; love, joy,…

Our Parish has fully trained Mental Health First Aiders. We appreciate that people at times may suffer with mental ill health, and we want to make sure you have somebody to turn to. Mental Health First Aiders are able to signpost you to relevant places to get the help that you both need and deserve,…

New Booking System To Come Into Place. There is currently no requirement to book a place for weekday masses except in the case when a funeral takes place. However, the number of people attending a service will still have to be within the permitted boundaries of occupancy at the Immaculate Conception and St Gerard’s. A…

“Come Follow Me” (Mt 4:19) Could God be calling you to the Priesthood? To any man in our diocese who wishes to consider more deeply whether God might be calling you to the Priesthood, you are warmly invited to a morning of prayer and discernment on Saturday 3rd June 10am-12:30pm at St Vincent’s Mission Hub…

Weather permitted, we will be celebrating mass on the playing fields of St Gerard’s this Sunday at 11am. If this goes ahead there will not be a mass at the Immaculate Conception at 9am. No need to book, but people will need to bring their own seats. Social distancing will be maintained and there will…

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England Sunday – it is our Day [St Jerome, In Die Dominica Paschae II] On 19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government. Nevertheless, there will be an encouragement…