“The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” – Pope Francis (EG 114)

We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, LGBTQI+, confused, filthy rich, comfortable or poor.

We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers, people of colour and colourful people.

We welcome you whether you can sing like Adele, or just growl quietly to yourself. You are welcome here if you are ‘just browsing’, just woken up or just got out of prison. We do not care if you are more Christian than our Archbishop, or have not been to church since Christmas or Easter last millennium.

We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but have not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep fit mums in ‘active wear’, football dads in team colours, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte- sippers, vegans and vegetarians or junk food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you are having problems, down in the dumps or do not like organised religion.

We offer a welcome to those who think the world is flat, work too hard, do not work, cannot work or cannot spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to our parish now.

We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither. We offer a special welcome to those who could do with a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throats as kids or simply got lost because their GPS or Google Maps let them down and they ended up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, refugees, asylum seekers, tourists, searchers, doubters . . . and you!   (Adapted  from the original in Coventry Cathedral).

We welcome you to encounter Jesus Christ and eternal life.  John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent”

Please click here to see a message from Nick and Adam from our Parish Pastoral Care team welcoming you.

Fr Emil Milat
Parish Priest

For many people who were not raised in a liturgical or religious environment, the prospect of attending a Catholic Mass for the first time can be intimidating, however, all are welcome to attend Mass.

Because Catholics are called to attend Mass every Sunday, most of the congregation will know the prayers, responses and gestures of the liturgy. Don’t feel bad if you are confused by what is happening. Sit when everyone else sits, stand when they stand, kneel when they kneel. When it comes time for Communion, you can remain in your seat OR you may cross your arms over your chest and get in line with everyone else and the priest will give you a blessing rather than Communion.

We are grateful for all who wish to join us in worshiping God. If you have questions about the Catholic Church or are interested in becoming Catholic, maybe you can start enquiring about our Becoming Catholic – RCIA Programme