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January 24th 2021We pray for the soul of Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue, Bishop Emeritus of the Lancaster Diocese, who died in Ireland earlier today. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory. Live Stream Bishop Patrick’s Requiem Mass was lived streamed on Tuesday 26th January at 2pm. Official Notice You can read the official…
Public Mass will resume this weekend. Canon Adrian has carefully reviewed the government advice and is satisfied that our procedures are COVID secure within both our churches. However, parishioners are reminded that there must be no mingling of households outside of the church. Once you have left the church after Mass you must return home…
Please consider writing to your MP expressing your concern on the ban imposed by the government.
Update:17th July 2021 Stage 4 Unlocking Although most legal restrictions relating to the Covid pandemic are ending on Monday 19th July, a degree of caution is still needed where a large number of people gather in enclosed spaces, which of course, includes our churches. Please take note of the following Face coverings should still be worn…
Welcome Home Resumption of Public Mass Details will be published later in the week in regard to resumption of public Mass at St Andrew’s and St Mary’s. The first public Mass at St Andrew’s will be the vigil Mass on Saturday 4th July 2020 at 5:30pm, which will also be streamed online.The first public Mass…
Pentecost Sunday – 31st May – 9am to 9pm Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics to pray the Rosary in their family homes during the month of May, especially when the Pandemic is making us aware of the value of our families and making it possible for us to pray together in lockdown at home. He…
Bishop Paul who was injured last Friday while exercising on his bike near Morecambe. He was admitted to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary that afternoon and diagnosed with a fractured skull and with damage to his left ear. On Sunday (10th), he was discharged so that he could continue his recovery at home. He would appreciate…
Congratulations to Deacon John & Julie on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. John & Julie were married on the 9th May 1970 at St Joseph’s in Preston by Monsignor B.K. O’Neill.
Following the suspension of all our groups and events (except the Wednesday DropIn) we have been finding ways to help people stay connected and continue to nourish their faith. Here are a few things already up and running: Facebook: If you have Facebook please send us a friend request to ‘Metanoia Preston’ https://www.facebook.com/MetanoiaProject. On our news feed…