Visible Expression

The ecclesial community, while always having a universal dimension, finds its most immediate and visible expression in the parish. It is there that the Church is seen locally. In a certain sense it is...

"... the Church living in the midst of the homes of her sons and daughters..."

Pope John Paul II
Christifideles Laici [27]

Saturday 28 June 2014

Deaconal Ordinations at Oscott


Congratulations to the six seminarians who were ordained Deacons
today at St.Mary's College, Oscott, Birmingham

Celebrations were in order at Saint Mary's Great Eccleston as one of their parishioners, John-Paul Evans was ordained Deacon today at St.Mary's College, Oscott. Although only a few people knew about it, the parish in general were not aware until this evening at the 6.30pm Mass, due to a mix up with dates in the parish bulletin.

I am sure St. Mary's parishioners will join their congratulations and good wishes, love and prayers with those already received from Bishop Michael Campbell, OSA on behalf of the Diocese, as well as priests and parishioners from St.Theresa's in Cleveleys and from Our Lady and St.Edward's in Preston, where John-Paul spent a few weeks placement in both parishes during 2013/14.

John-Paul will be on a summer placement during July and August this year at Our Lady and St. Edwards as Deacon, helping Fr. Bob Horn in the parish, as well as some work in the wider community.