Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill 2021

Hello everyone, my apologies for this long message but it is important. As things stand from Thursday 5th November I will not be able to perform public ceremonies in our churches except for funerals. However the church’s are open for private prayer. I have decided that the following times will help to ensure access to the…

“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…

One of our Primary schools St Mary’s begins its RE inspection today and will end tomorrow. The school has worked hard for this moment and prepared well. Please keep the pupils, staff and inspectors in your prayers over the next 48 hours. God bless, Fr. Desmond Sexton

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,…

The first 30 bags to help children with learning at home were delivered to St Mary’s school on Monday 18th January. The bags included among other things: a copy of the school prayer, pencils, scissors, paper, card, a bun making kit, painting set, play doh and a card sending best wishes and encouragement from our…