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St. Joseph and St. Margaret Mary Fete – 19th September
The fete was a very successful and enjoyable day, and despite the rain there were smiles of joy and fun. The net proceeds from the day amounted to £656.83. A big thank you to everyone who helped out and supported this event in any way. [gallery...
Bishop’s Appeal – School Governor/Director
On Education Sunday Bishop Bosco launched a new appeal for parishioners to serve as school governors or as academy trust directors. Being a governor/director is helping our schools to provide the best possible education for today’s children and helping to protect...
Bishop Bosco’s Pastoral Letter – The Season of Creation
To read Bishop Bosco's Pastoral Letter relating to 'The Season of Creation' that was read out at Masses on 6th September 2026 can be found with this link:...
Parish Picnic 2026
This was a joyous occasion as our parishes gathered to celebrate our friendship. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and make it a memorable day especially to friends and relations who joined in the fun. Thank you for the donations of food and an especial...
First Holy Communion – Corpus Christi
Congratulations to Aaron, Suzannah, Adam and Manna who received their first Holy Communion at St Joseph’s Church on Corpus Christi Sunday, 7th June. Thank you to Fr Martin for celebrating the Mass and all who were able to attend making the occasion both happy and...
Father Aidan Murray SDB
Fr Aidan Murray SDB died last night. May our beloved friend and priest rest in the peace of Christ whom he served so faithfully all his days. To read about his retirement from the parish please use this link:...
Pentecost Novena on the Care of Creation
PENTECOST NOVENA ON THE CARE OF CREATION: The Bishops Conference of England and Wales invite all Catholics to respond in prayer and action to the urgent climate change issues that we all face. Please use this link to pray a Novena on the Care of Creation, for use from...
Bishop Bosco’s Pastoral Letter for Good Shepherd Sunday
To read last Sunday's Pastoral Letter from Bishop Bosco urging renewed focus of Priesthood Vocations please use this link: https://cliftondiocese.com/news/bishop-bosco-macdonald-urges-renewed-focus-on-priesthood-vocations-in-easter-pastoral-letter/
Bishop Bosco’s Easter Message
To read or listen to Bishop Bosco’s Easter Message please use this link: https://cliftondiocese.com/news/bishop-boscos-easter-message-2026/
World Day of Prayer 2026
6th March 2026 - The 2026 World Day of Prayer was hosted by Christ Church in Gorsley and was well attended with seven parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes RC church. It was a very moving Service. Photographs courtesy of Luzzie James from Oxenhall church.