Ss Peter and Paul

St Peter and St Paul
from Te Deum Window

 30th June this year is our patronal feast at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. The Bishop will celebrate the 10.30 Mass and also celebrate Vespers and Benediction at 4pm that day. 

Later this year the Diocese of Lancaster will celebrate 100 years since its foundation by Pope Pius XI. This has a special resonance for us because it is the moment St Peter’s went from being a simple parish church to a cathedral. Beginning in November the Diocese will have a series of celebrations to give thanks to God for the 100 years of its existence. The official beginning of these celebrations will be on the feast of Christ the King, 24th November, with the Bishop celebrating our 10.30am Mass. 

Next year is also a Holy Year, called by the Pope. So there truly never is ordinary time, but always an opportunity for grace and encounter with the Lord!