The calendar marks all of the important dates in the liturgical year, as well as any social events to be held in the parish.
Upcoming Feasts & Events
St Philip Neri
Philip Neri (1515-1595). Born in Florence, he came to Rome and devoted himself to work among young men while leading a Christian life and forming a brotherhood to look after the sick poor. In 1531 he became priest and founded the Oratory (one of the most famous churches in London) in which he held services […]
St Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine of Canterbury. The sinner turned saint. After a misspent youth and conversion chiefly through his mother’s tears and prayers, St. Gregory the Great sent him in 597 to preach the Gospel in England where he was helped by King Etherlbert. Became archbishop of Canterbury and set up some dioceses, especially in the Kingdom of […]
The Visitation
The Visitation. Commemorates the visit of Our Lady to her elderly cousin Elizabeth on hearing the angel’s declaration that Elizabeth, an old barren woman, has conceived in order to bear witness to the truth of the angel’s message. Picture: “Visitation”, from Altarpiece of the Virgin (St Vaast Altarpiece) by Jacques Daret, c. 1435 (Staatliche Museen, Berlin)