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March 24, 2024
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. Liturgical Calendar: 24 March – 6 April 2024 N.B. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics aged 18-59 inclusive are obliged to fast (one meal & two small snacks permitted); and, as usual on Fridays, all Catholics aged 14+ must abstain from meat. PLENARY INDULGENCES DURING SACRED TRIDUUM (usual conditions apply) Thank you… …to the children from our shrine community, who raised £315.21 at their home-made cakes and crafts sale on Lætare Sunday!The proceeds will be split between the Life charity and […]
March 23, 2024
In this issue: Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP. A Fresh Look at Courtship Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young […]
March 13, 2024
This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. The St Peter’s Summer Camp for Boys will be 5-10 August. The St Petronilla’s Summer Camp for Girls will be 12-17 August. Booking forms will be available soon.
March 11, 2024
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. Thank you… …to everyone who contributed in any way to Fr Goddard’s Installation as Rector and the visit of Archbishop McMahon on Thursday. It was a happy and special moment in the life of our shrine community. The ceremony is available to watch again on our YouTube channel here. Liturgical Calendar: 10-23 March 2024 NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH FOR PRIORY COURT (10-18 March) UPDATE: The last stages of the Priory Court works continue to progress. Last weekend, some of you helped choose […]
February 26, 2024
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. A new family of Catholics! Liturgical Calendar: 25 February – 9 March 2024
February 13, 2024
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January 27, 2024
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. Liturgical Calendar: 14-27 January 2024
January 13, 2024
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. Liturgical Calendar: 14-27 January 2024
December 31, 2023
Read the latest fortnightly bulletin here. Thank you… …from all the clergy for all the cards, gifts and donations received at Christmas! A big thank-you too to everyone who worked so hard to make our Christmas celebrations here at St Mary’s so beautiful (cleaning/decorating the church; serving; singing; etc.). May God reward you all! Liturgical Calendar: 31 December 2023 – 13 January 2024 Note that, in this country, the obligation to assist at Holy Mass on the Feast of the Epiphany this year is transferred […]