Shrewsbury

News from the Vineyard

  • Lenten Pastoral Letter of the Bishop of Shrewsbury
    Lenten Pastoral Letter A Church Ready for Converts My dear brothers and sisters, As Lent begins, we see a growing number of men and women, many of them young adults, who are seeking faith and baptism. This stream of new converts is evident across our Diocese and country and indeed across the western world. It … Read more
  • Visit of Sisters Adorers
    On Sunday, September 14th, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we will have the joy and honour to receive the visit of the community of Sisters Adorers in Preston. They will sing the Mass (“Nos autem gloriari oportet …”), join us after Mass in the hall during the usual reception. At 3:00 … Read more
  • Canon Wiener Vacation
    Canon Wiener will be on vacation during the week commencing 10th August. Please refer to the newsletter for the amended schedule.
  • Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary : 15 August 2025
    The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation and Mass will be celebrated at 6.30pm
  • Funeral – Father McGuiness
    The following arrangements shall take place for funeral of the late Father McGuiness 5th August –  A Requiem in the Vetus Ordo will take place at St. Winefride’s at 7.00pm 6th August  – A Requiem using the Novus Ordo will take place at Shrewsbury Cathedral at 12.15
  • † In Memoriam: Rev. Father Gerard McGuiness †
    Called to Eternal Rest: 9 July 2025 Father Gerard McGuiness, beloved priest of the Diocese of Shrewsbury and in particular St Winefride’s, entered into his Eternal Reward earlier today, following over sixty years of devoted priestly service. Having celebrated his Diamond Jubilee in June 2023, Father Gerard was a steadfast shepherd. He ministered with humility … Read more

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