Parish Blog

Pioneer Diamond Jubilee
- 18 May 2025 2.20 am
Congratulations to parishioner Bill Toye who was presented with a pin and certificate at the 9.15am Mass at St Joseph’s on Sunday 11th May for achieving 60 years as a Pioneer.

Death of HM The Queen
- 17 September 2022 1.34 pm
Statement by Cardinal Vincent Nichols and prayers for the repose of the soul of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- 27 March 2022 1.13 pm
At St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the Holy Father, consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Catholic Bishops in England and Wales also joined Pope Francis in the consecration on that day.

Susan Hyndman Receives Benemerenti Award
- 13 November 2021 12.31 pm
On Sunday 17th October 2021 at St Marie’s Church, Susan Hyndman was presented with the Benemerenti Medal.

Catholic Voices: The life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis
- 28 May 2021 3.09 am
A video by Catholic Voices about Carlo Acutis who died aged 15 from acute leukaemia. He was beatified on 10th October 2020.


Tower Restoration Film Clips
- 8 April 2021 1.58 pm
Bury Cine Society has captured on film the restoration of the Lantern Tower. Two short extracts are now available for viewing.

A Beautiful Piece of Work
- 20 March 2021 4.55 pm
The iconic lantern and tower of St. Marie’s Church is once more gracing the town centre skyline of Bury following its complete rebuilding.