It is with great sadness that we said farewell to Fr John on Friday. A packed church for Mass with parishioners from all 3 churches in our widely spread parish along with friends from CTiP, St Catherine’s Primary School and the wider community which is a testament to the great personal connection Fr John has made with people during his time here.

We wish him every blessing in his new parish and feel very blessed to have had his wonderful pastoral care for the last 8 years.

We celebrated a lovely Mass as a school community to give thanks to Fr John and to wish him every blessing as he moves onto his new parish. We are very grateful for the support and guidance given to our school and wish him every success for the future. Rebecca Davies, Headteacher

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.

Have you forgotten to renew your 100 Club membership?

This year we were joined by Dusky the donkey from Wyeknot Donkeys in Brampton and members of Christ Church. We all gathered together at the Haydock Centre to mark Our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem.

Jessie has recently returned from India and wishes to thank all who supported Curry Aid. Read more for photos and a letter of thanks from the Sisters in the orphanage.

Your 2026/27 Yellow envelopes (including the blue Special Collections) are ready for you to collect in the Narthex…

Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament recently when Bishop Paul visited Alston and Penrith. Read more for photos …

Special Parish memorial at the 10.30am Mass and blessing of gravestone and prayers at 12 noon in Penrith Cemetery. Read more for details.

As you know your donations have enabled the Monze Mission Hospital in Zambia to buy a much-needed blood gas analyser for the neo natal unit. Sister Joyce has now sent a lovely report and photos on the first few weeks of using the blood gas analyser in hospital.

We had a great afternoon on the family walk at Lowther Castle. Lovely stroll around the grounds, a  splash by the river and a game of crazy rounders afterwards. A good time had by all!

Holy Mass at St Mary’s followed by a Blessed Sacrament Procession down the lanes to Ladyewell for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament - lots of great photos, click on Read more

On Sat 7 June at 10am, we were delighted that 14 children made their First Holy Communion at St. Catherine’s – please keep them and their families in your prayers.

According to a local newspaper report of 1950, St Catherine's was opened on 11th June 1850. This means that on Wednesday last week, the church was 175 years old (and still going strong, deo gratias). The whole school was in church for Mass last Wednesday morning which was most fitting.