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 […]
Holy Day of Obligation
This Friday 15th August is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. It is a Holy Day of Obligation when we are bound to hear Mass unless prevented from doing so by a serious reason. Mass times are as follows: Thursday 7:00pm Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s Friday 9:00am Mass at St Anne’s9:30am 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. […]
Choir Practice
Choir practice for the Centenary Mass will take place on Thursday, 26th June, immediately after the 6:30pm Mass at St Anne’s. Singers from both churches welcome!
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.
Fr Ray’s Funeral
The funeral arrangements of The Rev Father Raymond E Matus C.O. Manchester Oratory, St Chad’s, Cheetham Hill Rd, M4 4EX. 6: 30pm, Tuesday 22nd October: Reception of the body and Latin Vespers of the Dead. 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd October: Solemn Requiem Mass followed by burial in the church graveyard.