Feast of Saint Wulstan, our Pastoral Area Saint, and Jubilee Events ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
The 19th January marks the memorial in England of Saint Wulstan who is the Patron of our Pastoral Area. In setting up the new Pastoral Areas Bishop Declan encouraged everyone in the Diocese to get to know the saint of their area better which we will be doing during this Jubilee year.
Saint Wulstan is a great Patron to have - he was the only Bishop in England to remain in place after the Norman Conquest in 1066, being Bishop of Worcester from 1062 to 1095. In Bristol he was also instrumental in abolishing the Bristol slave trade of Angles to Viking Ireland.
At the Pastoral Area Forum this weekend the main focus is the Jubilee Year, and how we as a Pastoral Area will celebrate it. Ideas include a Saint Wulstan Southern Way Catholic Jubilee Pilgrimage in May from Worcester to Bristol, and a gathering with children and their families from communities across the Pastoral Area in July. A website is being developed which will have further details of our Jubilee Year events. Further information will also follow in parish newsletters.
Jubilee Year 2025
The Holy Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ began on 24th December and continues until 6th January next year. There will be a meeting for our three parishes at Saint Joseph’s, Stonehouse next Saturday 25th January at 11:00am for us to discuss how we can celebrate this year.
A new page has been added to the website for information relating to the Jubliee Year 2025.
2025 First Holy Communion Programme
First Holy Communion 2025: Our First Holy Communion Programme (open to Catholic children in year 3 or above) will begin in February. The First Holy Communion Masses will be on 21st and 22nd June. Full programmes and application forms will be available later this month. For more information please speak with Father Gary.
