Lancaster University Chaplaincy

Now that term time is upon is again, Mass resumes at the University until the summer break on Friday evenings, every week, at 6PM.

These Masses are open to the public too, and parking is free at that time of day.  Why not take advantage of the light nights and pop along?

New Mass schedule at St Walburge's, Preston

With effect from Sunday 7th July there will no longer be a TLM at St Thomas of Canterbury & the English Martyrs, Preston as the church will revert to parish administration.

Sunday Masses at St Walburge's will be at 8.30 am and 10.30 am. There will be no 6.30 pm Mass.

During the week there will be only one daily Mass. Please consult the newsletter during summertime for accurate and up-to-date Mass and service times.

Next Saturday in Preston- English Mayters procession

Next Saturday, 4th May, sees the annual English Martyrs pilgrimage.  

Starting with devotions at 10:30 in Saint Walburge’s, a procession to English Martyrs church follows, where a Solemn Mass will be celebrated. 

The distance is around a mile.

Even if you can't go, you can still pray for good weather!

St Benedict's Cultural Centre, Preston

The long-awaited new premises for St Benedict's Cultural Centre (previously known as St Benedict's Academy) on the St Walburge, Preston site is now open. With thanks to Gary & his team for their hard work (we hope to be able to give you some more photos of the classrooms in use in due course).

 

This means that there will no longer be weekday Masses at
St Thomas of Canterbury & the English Martyrs, although there is no change to the Sunday 9.00 am Mass.

Weekday Masses at St Walburge's are now at 8.30 am (Monday - Saturday) and 12 noon (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday). Sunday Masses at St Walburge's are unchanged at 10.30 am & 6.30 pm.

Event on Friday 9th March at St Walburge's

If you're in the area on Friday night, and find yourself disencumbered, you could do worse that pop along!

St Walburge's Three Peaks Challenge

 

 

Ingleborough

 

3 great peaks. 

24 miles. 

5,200 feet of ascent. 

12 hours.

 

 

 

This is the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. It takes in the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These hills form part of the Pennines, at the top of the valley of the River Ribble in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Miles downstream is the reason a group of young people are undertaking this considerable challenge: St. Walburge’s Shrine Church in Preston, Lancashire. Their aim is to raise funds for the restoration of this iconic, Grade 1 listed landmark.

 

Read the rest and give your support here

English Martyrs Pilgrimage, Preston

 

This year's pilgrimage to celebrate our English Martyrs will take place on Saturday 13th May. Please note this date, a week later than usual because of the Coronation.

Schedule:

1200                Assemble in St Walburge's church, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QE  

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Procession will then walk to English Martyrs church, Garstang Road (A6), Preston PR1 1NA

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1300 approx    Mass with devotions & veneration

After Mass there will be some refreshments & social in the English Martyrs hall.