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First Holy Communion Joys

Sunday 8th May was an especially big day at St Vincent’s in Hull.

Not only did 24 children make their First Holy Communion, but it was also the first under the new parish priest, Fr Jim O’Brien.
Congratulations to all involved in First Holy Communions across our diocese.

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First Holy Communion in the new Church at Guisborough

photo of Guisborough children making their First Holy Communion

During the summer, children from St Paulinus RC School had the privilege of making their First Holy Communion in the new St Paulinus Church on The Avenue in Guisborough. Although the church opened in December, it was only officially consecrated by the Bishop of Middlesbrough, Rt Rev Terence Drainey, on 21st May and this was [...]

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First Holy Communion Joy in Whitby

photo of Father Neil McNicholas with First Holy Communion children at Whitby

Six children from St Hilda’s Roman Catholic School, Whitby, made their First Holy Communion during the summer.

Parish Priest, Fr Neil McNicholas, is pictured after the Mass with the children at St Hilda’s Roman Catholic Church, Whitby.

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First for First Holy Communion at St Anthony’s

Thirteen children from the parish of St Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy in Hull had a double reason for celebrations when they made their First Holy Communion on Sunday 13th June because it was the Feast of St Anthony of Padua.

It is the first time in the existence of the parish that this has [...]

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First Holy Communion at St Francis of Assisi, Hull

Seven children from St Francis of Assisi Parish, Hull, made their First Holy Communion on the Feast of Corpus Christi.

Fr Bill Serplus celebrated Mass with proud family members, friends and parishioners.

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First Holy Communion at All Saints RC Church, Thirsk

A special day was made even more special when one little girl from All Saints Primary School in Thirsk made her First Holy Communion.
Not only did her Grandmother and Uncle travel from her home town, Nisa in Poland, but they brought with them her specially made Communion dress.
‘Some people go home to Poland [...]

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Hedon and Withernsea First Holy Communions

At St Mary and St Joseph Catholic Church, Hedon on Sunday 13th June, one child made her First Holy Communion.

Photo copyright of Colin Brammer
She was joined by three others who all made their First Communions the previous Sunday at Saints Peter and John Fisher, Withernsea. Fr William Ryan, who is the parish priest for [...]

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St Vincent’s First Communions

The First Holy Communions at St Vincents Church, Hull, on 9th May proved to be a special, bittersweet occasion for the parish, as the Parish Priest, Fr Michael White, has finally given in to his failing health and retires this August, so this will be his final First Holy Communion year group.

Eric Brady

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