Over the last month, seven altar servers; two from St Marie’s and five from St Joseph’s, were formally enrolled into the Guild of St Stephen.

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.

Statement by Cardinal Vincent Nichols and prayers for the repose of the soul of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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.