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Welcome to St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith's WebsiteWelcome to St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith's Parish Website. There is a long history of Catholic worship in this part of Lancashire. The Church (both old and new) has stood on this site for over 100 years and has been a targeted destination for thousands of Pilgrims who come to venerate the relic of the Holy Hand - the Hand of local Martyr and Saint, Edmund Arrowsmith. The Parish thrives with the support of two outstanding schools, The Primary School, St Oswald, and the Secondary school, St Edmund Arrowsmith.Children are an important part of the Parish. There is a thriving children's liturgy group which takes place during the Sunday 10.30am Mass and, in addition, there is a well established Guiding organisation incorporating Rainbow, Brownies and Guides. There is a strong Sacramental preparation programme - "With you Always" which follows the official Liverpool Archdiocesan programme. The Parish also has a unique project "SOCDHOC" which supports schools projects overseas, and an amazing choir which can be heard every Sunday at the 10.30am sung Mass. We hope you enjoy our website and should you wish to leave a message please email the Parish on stoswaldandstarrowsmith [at]gmail.com |
Archbishop of Liverpool to visit the Parish On Sunday 8th January we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the visitation of the baby Jesus by the three wise men. Our Parish will have its own special visitor to mark the occasion, with Rev Malcom McMahon, Archbishop of Liverpool attending both mas
Christmas Mass Times Midnight Mass 12.00pm (preceeded by Carols from 11.30pm and blessing of the Crib at 11.50pm) Christmas Day Masses 8.30am 10.30am
The Parish would like to offer its sincere congratulations to Lee and Cheryl Hamilton married at St Oswalds RC Church on Saturday 17th September 2016. May they have a long and blessed marriage together.
Many conratulations to Adam and Louise Owens married today (3rd September 2016) in our Parish. We wish them all God’s blessing in their marriage.
Our Parish was blessed to receive a New Deacon following the ordination of Jim Byrne at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on 12th June 2016. Jim (pictured with his wife Barbara, and daughters Catherine and Alison) would like to thank all those who send cards, gifts and donations which were overwhel
The relic of the Holy hand of St Edmund Arrowsmith as kept in our Parish, has been featured in a BBC webste article. Click on the link below to read. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36398287
Congratulations to Christopher Hodson & Stephanie Holden married on Friday 20th May
As many of you may be aware, Jim Byrne, currently Acolate at St Oswalds Parish has been studying towards Ordination as Deacon in our Parish. We are pleased to announce the Ordination date is Sunday 12th June, 3.00pm, at the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool. Transport, possibl
The Children, Parents and Sponsors have now begun their final preparations for their big day in May when they will make their First Holy Communion and receive the sacramental gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. Group 1 today had their group photographs taken ready for Church display, and had
For those unable to make it to Church, The Parish newsletter is now available to dowload in PDF format which can be read on most computers. Just click below to take you to the Parish newletter page. https://stoswaldandstarrowsmith.org.uk/latest-newsletter/
Congratulations to… John Doran and Kathleen Adams and Calvin Heal and Tamuda Mandizvidza married this week in our church. We wish both couples a happy and holy married life together
Deanery changes news
Deacon Jim in Mary’s Meals Fundraiser
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Sacred Heart RC Primary Westhoughton Makes Parish Visit
Annuity Fund Draw
St Oswald’s welcomes the couples who are to marry this year!
Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
