May he rest in peace

With great sadness, we commend to your prayers the repose of the soul of Charles Outtier, a French seminarian of the Institute of Christ the King in Gricigliano, who was killed on January 15 in a tractor accident on the seminary grounds while he was performing his duties. Charles Outtier was a deacon preparing for […]
St Francis Xavier

St Francis Xavier (1506 – 1552) He was born in the Basque country of Spain in 1506. He met Ignatius Loyola when he was a student in Paris, and he was ordained priest in 1537. In 1541 the Pope sent him as part of a mission to India, and he spent the rest of his […]
The Immaculate Conception

December 8 marks the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Once again this year I will be privileged to be in Lourdes for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was during in the Apparitions there in 1858 that Our Lady declared Herself to be the Immaculate Conception. Although this year as the Feast falls on […]
New Lectionary

This weekend the First Sunday of Advent we start to use the New Lectionary authorised for England and Wales. Here is a link to some Frequently asked questions about the New Lectionary. You may find it useful FAQ.pdf
Pastoral Letter on the New Lectionary

PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP JOHN Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On a recent Sunday, in our second reading at Mass, we heard the words of the letter to the Hebrews: “The Word of God is something alive and active: it cuts like any double-edged sword, but more finely.” (Hebrews 4:12) Allowing God to speak to […]
SVP Meeting

The next meeting of the SVP will be on Tuesday, 11th February at 7pm at St Anne’s presbytery. If you would like to know more about the work of the SVP then please feel free to come along to the meeting.
Masses this Week

There will be no Masses at St Anne’s or St Joseph’s from Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th October, except for the requiem Mass at 10:15am on Thursday 10th October at St Joseph’s. Please see the schedule for all Masses this week.
Clocks Go Back!

Don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Otherwise you will be bright and early for Mass!
Fr Ray Matus CongOrat RIP

It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Father Ray Matus CongOrat, Founder Provost of the Manchester Oratory, following a long illness bravely borne. Fr Ray was one of the most inspirational and finest priests I have ever known and the legacy of his work in Manchester will last for generations. […]
THE SYNOD

As we enter the Exploration Stage of our Diocesan Synod here is a link to the first of the emerging themes that we will be discussing. Adapted redacted (dioceseofsalford.org.uk) Do have a read and then watch this space for details of a parish gathering to discuss the contents.