HABEMUS PAPAM – POPE LEO XIV
We give thanks to God for the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69 as Pope Leo XIV.Born in Chicago 14 September 1955 to a family of Italian, French and Spanish origins.Pope Leo XIV is a Augustinian priest who has served the Church as a missionary priest inPeru for over 20 years. The new pope studied […]
POPE FRANCIS RIP
It is with great sadness we hear of the death of Pope Francis. There will be a Requiem Mass offered for him here at St Joseph’s, Bishop Thornton on Thursday 24 April at 12.15.
MESSAGE FROM FR CHRISTOPHER WILLIS
Parishioners may be aware of the ongoing discussions the Diocese/Parish are having with Strive Education for the potential lease of our former school building. Strive are a small local Special Education Needs (SEN) provider specialising in supporting pupils with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHCP), through small class sizes, high staff to pupil ratios and high pastoral support. Strive have […]
MASS CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
With regret, following an inspection of the church grounds, Father Chris took the decision to cancel mass on Sunday 12th January. There will also be no mass on Thursday 16th January.
A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE 2 YEARS ON
Loving God, We pray for the people of Ukraine, for all those suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in […]
MESSAGE FROM FR CHRISTOPHER WILLIS
We extend a warm welcome to our Ukranian family now living among us. We welcome you to our community and pray that you live among us in peace and freedom. Thank you for your warm welcome to me and to Fr Michael Smith for celebrating Sunday Mass for us bi-weekly. Fr Maurice has now moved […]
PARISH BBQ
Parish BBQ at Mary Immaculate, Pateley Bridge on Sunday 17th July after the 11am Mass and all are most welcome?
RETURNING TO MASS AT PENTECOST – AN INVITATION FROM THE BISHOPS OF ENGLAND & WALES
Bishop Marcus and his fellow Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued the following important message to the lay faithful with joyful news of the full return to Sunday Mass for all! We, the Bishops of England & Wales, believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy […]
ST PATRICK’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
This Sunday we welcome Fr. Richard Filima from St.Patrick`s Missionary Society who will make an appeal on behalf of the Missions.
A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
Loving God, We pray for the people of Ukraine, for all those suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in […]
