Family Activities for Holy Week
Come on a journey with us into Holy Week…
Schedule for Holy Week 2022 Now Available
The full schedule for Holy Week and Easter (10-17 April) has been released. This year, we do not have any Covid restrictions to worry about and so we are happy to be able to offer the solemn liturgies and services that we had before the pandemic. These include opportunities for confessions, Stations of the Cross,
Advent and Christmas Resources 2021
It’s a brand new year in the life of the church! Advent 2021 is finally upon us. Do check out our new Advent and Christmas Resources page, which is simply bursting with ideas to enrich you individually or as a family – there something here for children and adults alike 🙂 Just click on the
Remembrance Sunday: We shall remember them …
We remember in our prayers….
Remembering the Faithful Departed in November
November is the month of the Holy Souls. During this month we pray especially for our departed friends and loved ones who are making their journey towards the eternal light of God. Parish Remembrance Book We will have a Parish Remembrance Book at St Joseph’s this year and there will also be an online version.
Synod 2023: The next two years in the life of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has invited the whole Catholic Church to question itself on what’s called “synodality”. It’s an important theme in the life and mission of the Church – especially over the next two years. But what exactly is synodality and what does it mean for Catholics in England and Wales? Father Chris Thomas, General Secretary
One Million Children Praying the Rosary
This year’s One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace and Unity in the World initiative takes place next Monday, 18 October. One Million Children Praying the Rosary is an initiative to to show that the trusting prayer of children can fly like an arrow straight to the heart of God and therefore has such
60 Children Make Their First Reconciliation
Sixty children in our parish took one big step to making their First Holy Communion when they made their First Reconciliation (or Confession) on Wednesday, 6 October. Fr Antonio led the service at St Joseph’s Church which included short prayers, an examination of conscience and a Gospel reading which told the familiar story of the
Westminster Cathedral Welcomes Little Amal
Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet of a refugee girl, is walking from the border of Turkey/Syria to Manchester, 8000km, in search of her mother. On her journey she will visit Westminster Cathedral on Monday, 25 October at 2:00 pm, where she will be welcomed by Cardinal Vincent. You are invited to join Cardinal Vincent for
Applications for Confirmation programme to close soon
If you would like your child to join the 2021-2022 Confirmation Programme, you will need to act fast! Registration will close on Wednesday, 29 September. Your child may join the programme if their date of birth is on or before 31 August 2007 (i.e., Year 10 or above). Application forms are still available to