Today, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of the Right Reverend Declan Lang as Bishop of Clifton. Bishop Declan was ordained the ninth Bishop of Clifton on 28th March 2001 and has served the Diocese for 23 years as its bishop.
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Canon Bosco MacDonald, a priest of the Diocese of Clifton, until now Dean of the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bristol, as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Clifton.
Read MoreThe Clifton Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes is taking place this year in late August with pilgrims coming from all over the Diocese to embark on this journey. Details can be found on the Diocese website Lourdes | Clifton Diocese or by contacting lourdes@cliftondiocese.com /0117 902 5590 for an information pack.
Read MoreClifton Diocese in partnership with ‘Light of Truth’ are offering a Lenten retreat: ‘Transformed by Love’ in six online sessions, contemplating God’s grace at work in the lives of six persons, through scripture and artworks. The six sessions begin at 7.30pm on a Tuesday evening:
20 February, 27 February, 5 March, 12 March, 19 March, 26 March.
Read MoreFr Dominic and 10 members of the parish Men’s Group met at Gigi’s restaurant in Glastonbury on the evening of 21st December. There was much discussion about various topics including food, football, tattoos and pilgrimage! This was all complemented with a fine meal.
Read MoreOn 14 December Fr Dominic, the Choir together with members of the Healing Team from St Mary's visited the Glastonbury Care Home for their Christmas Carol Service.
Read MoreSt Mary's held their Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 10 December. There were mince pies and mulled wine available and an opportunity to purchase a special gift for Christmas on one of the many stalls. There were raffles and games and the annual Christmas Draw. Also cakes for sale lovingly made.
Read MoreDonate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working alongside communities helping those most in need. Your donation will help support aid workers providing urgent humanitarian aid including food, water and emergency shelter to those in need. Thank you for your prayers.
Read MoreOn 24th October we had an extremely interesting talk on Blessed Abbot Richard Whiting the last Abbot of Glastonbury given by Dr Tim Hopkinson-Ball.
Read MoreFr Dominic gave a very insightful talk on exorcism and his experiences in this field.
Read MoreA new RCIA Course will be starting at St Mary’s from October 2023 to March 2024.
Read MoreDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
For many people September rather than January is the beginning of a new year. The reason for this is that Schools and Universities begin a new academic year which effects not only the academic population but has a bearing on family life and the volume of traffic on the roads.
Read MoreIn our August meeting, the Men's Group listened to a fascinating talk from local historian Lilli Osborn.
Read MoreThe Men's Group met on Sunday 30th July to welcome Major David Baldwin and hear about his work in Kenya with his charity St. Peter's Lifeline.
Read MoreHere are some more pictures of this year’s Pilgrimage which took place on 9th July.
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