Added by Pope Francis When I celebrated this afternoon (behind closed doors, with no congregation) the Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, there was an element that has never been there before. Pope Francis decreed a new prayer to be…
Renewing my priestly commitment
In the presence of the Blessed Sacrament As well as celebrating Holy Mass tomorrow (Maundy Thursday), I will, along with many other priests, be renewing my commitment to serve God and God’s people (that’s you!). I thought you might like…
Cardinal Nichols broadcasting on Easter Sunday
On BBC local radio Cardinal Nichols will be leading a service, said in some reports to be Holy Mass, to be broadcast at 8am on Easter Sunday on 39 BBC local radio stations. BBC Radio Manchester broadcasts on: Freeview channel…
Music for Holy Week
BBC Radio 3 are broadcasting some recordings of wonderful sacred music for Holy Week. Already transmitted, and available to listen to now on BBC Sounds, is a three long compilation of Music for Holy Week. On Good Friday, there are…
YouTube channel
Just launched I’ve launched a YouTube channel! Please visit to watch the first video, and subscribe to be notified of new content.
Holy Week services online
You can take part through streaming media Bishop Patrick has announced the schedule of the live streamed services he will be transmitting this week. Palm Sunday 10am Holy Mass Cathedral connect Monday 10am Holy Mass Bishop’s private chapel connect Tuesday…
Online children’s liturgy
Spiritual nourishment for our younger parishioners I was very pleased to learn that Cafod have set up a children’s liturgy to take place every Sunday at 10am, using streaming media. If you have a smart TV, computer, laptop, Chromebook, tablet…
Easter offerings
How to give your gift online Parishioners know that I don’t receive a salary from the parishes I serve, and my income is from the gifts that people choose to offer as Mass Offerings, and on occasions like weddings and…
Holy Mass for your intentions
What are Mass intentions? There is a long and venerable tradition in the Catholic Church that the faithful ask their priests to celebrate Holy Mass for particular, specified intentions. This custom, well understood in former generations past, is perhaps not…
Baptisms, Weddings, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Postponed for the time being Bishop Patrick has told us that baptisms are to be deferred until the bishops’ advisers say it is safe; but naturally, a person in danger of death may be baptised, without a congregation, and with…