Dear parishioners, As I take leave of the Parish at the end of this week, I’d like to thank you most sincerely for all your kindness, friendship, help and support. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving with you in this part of the Lord’s vineyard this last 8 years and more; it has been a great privilege and blessing. I wish you all, and Fr. Chapple, your new parish priest, God’s richest blessings. Please pray for me as I will for you. Fr. John

This Sunday (3 May) those who have served for over a year now will be enrolled into the Guild of St. Stephen.

An open invitation to all men of the Parish to join us this coming Friday 8th May at 7pm in the Haydock Centre. We come together in prayer, discussion and friendship closing with Night Prayer at 8pm. This month’s topic is Mary, Mother of God.

Walk in the footsteps of the martyrs to their place of execution, stops along the way for prayer, led by Bishop Paul.

At Hyning Monastery - explore different ways of praying …

Holy Day of Obligation

Masses at 9.15am in Penrith with School

7pm at Appleby

Vigil Mass Wed 13, 6pm at Alston

Wade Loach, who has recently written a thesis on Ann, will be giving a talk in the library of Cathedral House at 1pm on 16th May.

The whole school will attend Mass on Wednesday to say thank you to Father John before he moves on to his new Parish.

We have also been making the most of the beautiful weather…

Catholic Voice for May 2026 is available now - see button at the bottom of this page.

Read more for details of the changes as announced last weekend by Bishop Paul, and for Fr John’s leaving gift and spiritual bouquet.

Please pray for Deacon Stephen Bamber to be ordained priest on 27 June & Chris Sumner to be ordained deacon on 17 June

Come to the day of recollection and discernment for single men (16 years or over) on Sat 30 May 12.15pm-2.30pm at St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster LA1 3BT

28 Sep- 1 Oct 2026

This year’s theme is ‘Mary, cause of our Joy’

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Mass in Skirwith with Bishop Paul followed by walk from Dufton up High Cup Nick.

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Who do you know that you could bring to Alpha?

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These retreats or 'Walking Prayer workshops' are offered ecumenically and draw on Ignatian Spirituality whilst being in the beauty of the countryside.

Today's Valuation Event with auctioneer Paul Laidlaw raised £136 for Monze Funds. Thank you to everyone who helped and contributed in any way.