The Glastonbury Shrine

The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Glastonbury serves as the heart of a vibrant Catholic community located in Glastonbury, Street, and the surrounding villages. It is the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady, where she is venerated as the Mother of God. An annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine takes place each year.

The Church is situated on Magdalene Street, directly across from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.

The Shrine also has a Facebook page for more information and updates.

 

Parish Hall lift Installation

Remedial work for the new hall lift has now begun. Every effort will be made to avoid disruption during bookings. Please note: the ground floor storeroom and the upper kitchen are strictly out of bounds until the lift installation is completed in October.

“DANGER – NO ENTRY” signs will be displayed. Any breach of this rule will result in the hall being closed for the remainder of the works.

The fundraising campaign to support the construction of the lift is continuing.

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Celebrating 16 Years of the Glastonbury–Patmos Twinning

On Sunday 21st September, the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury marked the 16th Anniversary of the perpetual twinning of Glastonbury with the holy island of Patmos.

During Mass, a 7-day candle was lit on the altar of the Lady Chapel, placed beneath the Karoussos Icons — a prayerful sign of the spiritual bond between our two sacred places.

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Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury

This year’s Pilgrimage, centred around the theme of 'Mary, Woman of Hope', took place on Sunday 7th September 2025.

The date for next year’s Pilgrimage will be announced in due course.

 

Jubilee Year of Hope 2025

You are warmly invited to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury during the Jubilee of Hope in 2025. This Shrine is one of two designated pilgrimage churches in the Clifton Diocese for the Jubilee Year.

Both individuals and groups are welcome to visit the Shrine. To arrange your visit, please either call the Parish Office on 01458 835931 (weekdays from 9.00am to 1.00pm) or use the enquiry form.

 

The Karoussos Icons

The blessed Icons of Our Lady Saint Mary of Glastonbury gifted by the Karoussos Archives of Athens.

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Commemoration of the Martyrdom of blessed Richard Whiting and Companions - 15th November

Richard Whiting, was the last in a long line of Glastonbury abbots.

Abbot Whiting, along with John Thorne, Treasurer of the Abbey, and Roger James, Sacrist, were executed on the Tor on 15th November 1539 following a trial at Wells on the previous day.

All three were beatified by Pope Leo XIII on 13th May 1895.

 
 
 

SUNDAY MASSES

  • Saturday, Vigil Mass: 6.00 pm

  • Sunday: 11.00 am

  • For weekday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation please refer to the Mass Times page.

Confessions

  • Saturday morning: 9.15 — 9.45 am

  • Saturday afternoon: 5.15 — 5.45 pm