This is My Blood…
Last week I went to donate blood for the 75th time and the other day my certificate and badge came. I realise I am not unique as a blood donor – thousands of people across the world do the very same thing. But as a priest blood donor it caused me to think a little. […]
Public Masses – Archbishops’ Statement
A Message has been released by the Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church in England regarding the resumption of collective worship. Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. On Tuesday we heard the announcement that, from the 4th July this year, places of […]
Thank you
Many thanks to all those who sent greetings and best wishes for the anniversary of my Priestly Ordination yesterday. I can’t believe where the last 22 years have gone. It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the Lord and His people in the following parishes: St Clare, Higher Blackley Sacred Heart, Accrington […]
Hope in the Future
Here is the latest reflection sheet from our Hope in the Future Programme.
Pastoral Letter
The Bishop has written a Pastoral Letter for this coming weekend. He has asked us to share it as best we can in these trying times.
Blessing Of Lilies
St Anthony is perhaps the most popular of all the saints within the liturgical calendar. He is the one we turn to when we’ve lost something—and he always comes up trumps. He’s the one we can turn to when we have also lost our way a little bit in life. When we are not sure […]
Exam Time
At this time of year many students are undergoing revision and fretting about exams. The stress will seem more acute for them this year as some of the exams will be conducted online rather than being taken in the traditional ‘exam hall.’ I remember when I was studying for my A level English Literature exam […]
Beginnings
Welcome to the first blog post of our newly revamped parish website. I am grateful to those who have made this possible. Parishioners tell me that the revamping of the website is something that has been on the cards for a while now. It has taken some time to get here but we have at […]