Stories & Life

Walking into a church can feel like a bigger step than it looks. Perhaps you have never been to Mass. Perhaps you grew up Catholic and drifted away, and now the years have made the door feel heavier than it is. Perhaps you are simply curious. Whatever brings you, you are welcome here. Not tolerated. Welcome. Jesus told a story about a son who left home and wasted everything he had. When the son turned back, his father saw him a long way off and ran to meet him. The father

By Paul Salisbury One Saturday, my wife and I visited St Michael’s Abbey in Farnborough and joined a guided tour led by one of the Benedictine monks. We discovered a place rich in history, beauty and prayer—right on our doorstep. The tour introduced us to the monastery and its connections with France and the French Imperial Family. There was so much to notice in the Abbey Church, from its architecture to the windows and artwork. I won’t give everything away: these are details

Welcome to our new parish website. We are delighted to welcome you to our online community. Whether you are a long-standing member of the parish, new to the area, exploring the Christian faith, or simply visiting, we hope this website helps you feel connected and informed. Our parish is a place of worship, fellowship, service, and prayer, where people of all ages and backgrounds are invited to grow in faith and friendship together. Through this website, you can find informati

Message from Fr. Rob this week During this month dedicated to Our Heavenly Mother, Mary, Queen of Peace, Fr Rob invites us to renew our personal devotion to Our Lady and to place ourselves again under her care. May has long been given to Mary, Mother of God. As creation comes into bloom around us, the Church remembers the one who bore Christ into the world and continues always to lead us to Him. Few realise that England has a special Marian heritage. For centuries, our countr