Reverend Fathers, beloved Deacons, beloved religious, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are reminded in many ways that when Our Lord Jesus Christ founded His Church He did not make it a political party or social organisation. He did not constitute it to be a democracy. It was to be an extension of…
Preston, Lancashire
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We have a small team of volunteers who maintain the grounds & cemetery. If you want to spend some time outdoor and have a spare hour on any Saturday morning please come along anytime between 10am and 12noon. No experience necessary. In return we will give you tea/juice and biscuits!
Scripture Relections Prophet Isaiah 50: 4-7 The disciples of Jesus see this passage as being fulfilled in Jesus, by identifying the figure of the ‘suffering servant’ with the Lord, ‘for my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn my back to those who struck me… I did not cover my face against insult…
Prior to the opening of the annex at St Mary’s John Rider Bisby wrote a brief biography of this fascinating individual. Click here to read John’s biography about this generous benefactor to St Mary’s. John Rider Bisby, a parishioner of St Mary’s, compiled the biography of James Battersby and along with his granddaughter Rebecca produced…
We welcomed Sister Aurora Salgado de Abreu who spoke at all weekend Masses on the work of the Comboni Missionary Sisters. Our parishes donated a combined £798 to the Comboni Sisters. You can find our more about the Comboni Sisters by visiting their website here.
The convent at Lea Town was officially opened with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul in December 2018 There followed a reception and the official opening of the ‘James Battersby’ annex.