Author: Matthew Standing

We offer heartfelt congratulations to Fr Adam Bamber, who was ordained to the priesthood for our diocese on Saturday at the Cathedral in Shrewsbury. It was a joyful and moving occasion, made all the more special by the presence of so many parishioners. Our prayers and good wishes accompany him as he begins his priestly […]

Following the celebration of Fr Michaels birthday last weekend, an album of pictures from the Mass and the party in the hall have been uploaded to the parish Flickr site, available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/olscromiley/albums/ There are other albums on the site, including those taken at Fr Michaels 40th anniversary of ordination, as well as the blessing and […]

We’re now just six days away from the crucial Third Reading vote on the Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill this Friday.I know you’ve already taken action – perhaps more than once – and I am really grateful for everything you are doing.But I’m writing this evening because there’s something new and urgent MPs need to hear before they cast their vote […]

The Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will take place in Parliament later this month. Please sign the petition opposing assisted suicide after the Masses this weekend. We need as many signatures as possible – the petition will then be delivered to the MP Lisa Smart’s constituency office in Romiley. […]

To the 31 children who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday. We pray that they will grow in their friendship with Jesus by receiving Him frequently in the Eucharist. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at St Christopher’s RC Primary School for preparing the children, to Deacon Adam for preparing those from other […]

Deacon Adam’s priestly ordination will take place on Saturday, 5th July, at 12:00 pm at Shrewsbury Cathedral. Due to the high number of parishioners wishing to attend the Ordination Mass, two coaches have now been hired with over 80 bookings received so far. A dditionally, some parishioners plan to travel by car to Shrewsbury for […]

Masses and other services may be viewed by clicking on the ‘Live Stream’ button on the home page of our Parish Website, or directly through http://www.churchservices.tv/romiley  Weekend Masses will be recorded each week, and will remain available online for 7 days. Recordings of other services can be arranged by contacting the Parish.

For those Parishioners who normally give in the collection (envelopes & cash) at Mass and wish to help the Parish at this time, an online donation page to allow you to donate to the Parish has been made available. Please click here to go to the webpage which allows you to do this.    Please be aware that a minimum donation of £5 is requested if giving in this […]

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