At the Easter Vigil, six people became Catholics at St Robert's after journeying in faith together over the past few months. Owain, Jaime, Arvin, Tom, Cassidy and Pippa are pictured below with their sponsors. Below that is a picture of eight candidates received into the Church at Easter last year.
Their journey bears
A number of members of the newly formed St Robert's 16-30 group are pictured on a day's excursion to Malham Cove. If you would like to join the group for meetings, socials or outings, drop a line to the parish office.
New Dates: Sunday 10th May and Sunday 18th October at the 11am Mass
Here you will find a letter from Bishop Marcus giving background to a consultation process regarding the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam along with links to the relevant documents for those who wish to take part.
The initiative "Apologia" continued last Sunday with a look at the Church's understanding of suffering. In a wide ranging presentation which fuelled vibrant discussion, parishioner Greg Weatherhead explored the question 'why does God allow suffering?'. During the course of the evening we considered the teaching on orig
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
Mary’s Angels parent and baby/toddler group - 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons 1.30-3pm Mum’s and children are valued members of our church family and we would like to invite them to come and join us at St. Roberts Parish Centre, Robert Street, for friendship fun and refreshments. All free! All children from 0-4 years welcome. Dads and grandparents welcome too! Sessions are on 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons of every month during term time from 1.30-3pm. Next sessions are 9th February, 2nd & 16th March, 13th & 27th April, 18th May, 1st & 22nd June, 6th July, 7th & 21st September. Any enquiries or desire to help even in a small way please call Katherine 01423 734828 .
To support St Robert's Church, Harrogate Building Fund without spending any extra money
Bookings can be made by telephoning Tangney Tours, the telephone number is 01732 886666.
Please have your passport details and GHIC card expiry date ready when you call.
The deposit is £250, with the remaining balance due in April.
Please find on the link below a letter from Fr Simon and Miss Collins, headteacher of St Robert's School, outlining information for parents who are considering signing their children up for First Sacraments in St Robert's parish. Details of dates for the First Communion course and dates for holy communions will be announced in due course. This year, families will be given a choice of dates and Masses during the month of June at which their child can make their first holy communion and then there will be a joint celebration organised in July to bring the group together. You will find elsewhere on the website and on the parish bulletin details of the Reconciliation programme. The deadline for application for Confirmation has now passed but candidates will be able to apply for the 2026 Confirmation course in due time.