Pope Leo XIV
We give thanks for the election of our new pope, and pray that the Lord will bless, guide and protect him.
Holy Year Pilgrimage
The Saint Wulstan Southern Way Catholic Pilgrimage was a great success. Congratulations to the five perpetual pilgrims who walked the whole distance from Worcester to Clifton, and to those who walked for part of the route. Thank you to all those who supported this event in any way, including those who came to Hawkesbury and Clifton Cathedral on Wednesday. Photographs and further details of the pilgrimage can be found at https://saintwulstan.org.uk/2025/05/pilgrims-progress the-saint-wulstan-southern-way-pilgrimage/.
A huge thank you to all who helped in any way to make last Sunday a very special day. The pilgrims walked from Gloucester and were welcomed in Painswick by parishioners who had prepared a beautiful buffet. The weather was lovely so lunch was able to be eaten in the secret garden by those who chose to eat outside. After a prayer in church and a photo call, the pilgrims, including some of our parishioners, set off to walk to Stonehouse. There, they were welcomed by a large group of parishioners from Stroud and Woodchester as well as Stonehouse. A hot meal, dessert and drinks were enjoyed by the pilgrims and others. Some of the welcomers were happy with a drink and cake. The meal was followed by a Holy Hour in church with prayers, readings, music and Benediction. A very special thank you is due to the hosts who then took the pilgrims to their homes for bed and breakfast. They also provided a packed lunch for Monday before returning them to church by 8.30am for Morning Prayer which was well attended. The pilgrims continued their journey on Monday to Dursley via Nympsfield. This event was a good example of our parishes working together and it was much appreciated by the pilgrims. Thank you once again to anyone who played a part. We are all Pilgrims of Hope in this special Jubilee Year.