Well we did have a busy weekend on the Feast of Christ the King! It was also the weekend that we celebrated the contribution of our young people, through ‘National Youth Sunday’. The aims of National Youth Sunday are to help … Continue reading →
Theological and Pastoral implications in a multi parish context. A short report on the study day held at Hothorpe Hall – and led by Fr. Eugene Duffy from Limerick, who is renowned for his work with communities coming together in … Continue reading →
Take a look at some pictures from the celebration of Fr Paul Newman’s 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood…follow this link … Continue reading →
On Saturday, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist held their annual renewal day at ‘Our Lady of Lourdes’ Church in Mickleover. We were lucky enough to have Bishop Malcolm McMahon with us as the key speaker. He received an enthusiastic round … Continue reading →
This weekend at our masses we welcomed David Blythe and Theresa Codd from the catholic charity “Survive-Miva”. They shared with us the important nature of their work in developing countries. Theresa shared two stories; one about a grant to purchase … Continue reading →
The weekend of the Feast of Christ the King (23-24/11/13), is also the weekend that we celebrate the contribution of our young people, through ‘National Youth Sunday’. The aims of National Youth Sunday are to help parishes celebrate the life, mission … Continue reading →
This weekend seven of our altar servers were enroled into the Guild of St Stephen and presented with a bronze medal of honour. All of the servers have been serving at the altar for over 12 months now. Congratulations to … Continue reading →
Please keep in your prayers John Martin, one of the church students for our Diocese who will be ordained to the Diaconate on Saturday 1st December at St Mary’s College, Oscott. John did his summer placement at St Alban’s earlier … Continue reading →
On Saturday at St Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham, Bishop Malcolm commissioned ministers of the Word and Holy Communion from around our Diocese. Among them were six from St Alban’s parish community; Kevin and Clare Boyle, Sabu Anthony, Sanju Sabu, Caroline Collins … Continue reading →
Three of our young adults have completed the course last weekend at The Briars, to become Ministers of the Word and Holy Communion. Congratulations to Sanju Sabu, Caroline Collins and Jessica Daykin who will be involved in this important ministry … Continue reading →