Mass in Sign Language
Fr Francis will be celebrating Mass in sign language on Sunday, 20th September at 3pm, at St John the Baptist, Bracewell Street, Burnley, BB10 1TB. All parishioners are very welcome to attend.
Parish Newsletter
There will be a bumper edition of the newsletter for the weekends of 1st/2nd August and 8th/9th August. Please make sure any content for that period is sent to the parish office by Monday 27th July at the latest.
Open Evening
Mount Carmel RC High School5.00pm – 8.30pmThursday 24th September 2026 This is the ideal opportunity for families of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils to experience our welcoming school. 5.00pm – 8.00pm: Explore our facilities, tour classrooms, and speak to our staff and pupils. 8.00pm: Listen to our Headteacher’s presentation. All evening: Enjoy interactive activities […]
Fr Livesey
Fr Livesey is moving into the Little Sisters of the Poor Care Home, 52 Plymouth Grove West, Manchester, M13 0AR. We wish him well and thank him for his faithful service.
Grand Summer Raffle
Many thanks to all who supported our Summer Raffle. The total raised was £1,920. The lucky winners are:1st Prize: £250 – Ticket 027212nd Prize: £150 – Ticket 006063rd Prize: £50 – Collected4th Prize: Bottle of wine – Ticket 01046 Prizes can be collected from the Parish Office at St Anne’s. Please ring to arrange collection.
Diamond Jubilee Thanks
A message from Fr. Livesey: I wish to thank all those who helped to make the celebration of my Diamond Jubilee so joyful and memorable. Thank you for your cards, presents and for the beautiful Papal Blessing and the presentation that was made. Thank you to all those who made the refreshments so outstanding and […]
Confirmation 2026
Congratulations to all the children and young people who made their Confirmation last Tuesday. Special thanks to, Mr Davies from Mount Carmel RC High School for preparing our candidates for the Sacrament, and Bishop John for leading the service. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue on their journey of faith.
Mary’s Meals
Thank you to all those who have recently donated towards our appeal for Mary’s Meals. Our latest collection raised £657.55.
Mount Carmel
As many of you know, Xavier Bowers is retiring as headteacher of Mount Carmel RC High School at the end of this academic year. He would like to take this opportunity to thank all parishioners, and Fr Francis, for their support during his time as headteacher. Caroline Farrelly will succeed Mr Bowers from September and […]
Rest in Peace
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Brian Davies, the father of Ben Davies, head of RE at Mount Carmel High School, who has recently died. Also remember Ben and his family in your prayers at this time. May Brian rest in peace and rise in glory.