Construction work in the Narthex
Narthex refurbishment
As you can see, the suspended ceiling has been taken down in the Narthex, the decorating work has taken place and new lighting has been installed. We are now looking to move on to the next step of the project, which is replacing the glass in the oriel window and installing glass doors. Due to the fact that we are still waiting for the final stages of the architectural and financial permissions from the Diocese to be completed, this will take place in the coming weeks, perhaps in the New Year. As always, grateful thanks for the generosity of so many parishioners which allows us to preserve and improve our beautiful church of St Robert's.
How can we, as a parish community, do more to care for God's creation and live more sustainably?
On Monday 9th November, we will be holding an open meeting to explore how we might put our faith into action through the CAFOD LiveSimply Award, an initiative inspired by Catholic social teaching and Pope Francis's encycli
In a world so often troubled by conflict, division and uncertainty, peace can sometimes seem a distant hope. Yet peace begins not only in the great decisions of world leaders, but also in the quiet places of the human heart.
As we mark a week of Remembrance, recalling those who have given their lives in war and those w
Here are a few dates of events which are happening in the future - chance for people to put them in their diaries.
What does it mean to be a truly welcoming and inclusive parish community?
Recently, with the help of Monsignor Keith Barltrop, a priest of the Archdiocese of Westminster, parishioners at St Robert’s explored the sometimes challenging questions surrounding how we remain faithful to the Church’s teaching on human sexual
Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the special celebration of All Souls such a moving and comforting occasion on Monday evening. Many families whose loved ones' funeral took place here at St Robert's during the past year were able to light a candle on the altar rails in their memory and there was an oppor
Thank you to Emma for organising last week’s Women’s Evening, and to Fr Simon, Bill and Richard for kindly helping with the setting up, serving the food and clearing up afterwards. We had a lovely evening, beginning with Adoration and continuing with a wonderful time of fellowship and getting to know new friends within our parish community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special!
Please find here a copy of the Report that was sent to the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV at the end of August concerning the potential unification of our three dioceses.
Our altar serving team joined with some members of the 18 to 30 group and a few parents on a visit to Ushaw College in Durham last weekend. It was a tremendous opportunity to deepen friendships and explore more about our Catholic faith. Ushaw was at the centre of priestly training for the Northern Provinces from 1808 u
7 Sessions of films and discussion
You can access here the Pastoral Letter for the Season of Creation from Bishop Marcus. If anyone would like to explore this further as part of a parish group, please speak with or write to Fr Simon.