Four new deacons ordained for the diocese
Many congratulations to Robert Colombari, Douglas McKittrick, James Nevison and Tom Rolfe, who were all ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Terry on Saturday June 14. Friends, family and well-wishers packed St Mary’s Cathedral for the service, with many of our...
Fatima event brings statue and relics to cathedral
The World Apostolate of Fatima in England and Wales (WAF) is arranging a weekend event at St Mary’s Cathedral as part of the celebrations for the centenary of the Fatima Five First Saturdays devotion.The Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco...
Joy replaces nerves as Father Steven is ordained
At noon on the Feast of St Henry (July 13), I was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Terry at St Mary’s Cathedral.It was such a joyful occasion for me. I was greatly moved to see all the people who had made the journey to be there – family and friends and...
Homily at Father Steven’s First Mass
It is a great privilege to be invited by Father Steven to give the homily at his first Mass in this beautiful cathedral.It is a day I am sure you will not forget, if for no other reason than the “air of firstness” about it: the first full day in the priesthood, the...
