Bishop Paul invites all parishioners, especially those involved in education & faith formation to this Mass. Or come and sing with the Teachers Choir.

Great fun was had on our Family Walk to Penrith Beacon - see the photos here.

On Thursday, 8 May, it was announced to the world that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA, had been elected Pope Leo XIV. Read More to see Bishop Paul’s statement.

We give thanks to God and keep him always in our prayers.

The Book of Remembrance for our late Holy Father, Pope Francis, is at Appleby today, next weekend at Alston.

A special word of welcome to visitors joining us for Easter. In the Parish, our thanks to all who made possible the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies.

Many congratulations to Adrian and James who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil - photos here and on the Gallery. We pray for them and for others in our parish who may be thinking about being Baptised or being Received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church in the future.

We could reflect on the spiritual benefits of keeping a respectful silence in church before and after Mass.

Jessie has sent some lovely photos of the schools supported.

This will be debated and voted upon on 29 Nov. It is vital that MPs receive as many emails/letters as possible opposing this bill.

We have recently been inspected by the Diocese and are delighted with the outcome; there are 9 judgments overall, we received 5 Outstanding and 4 Good judgements. With an overall effectiveness of Good.