Patronal Festival

We are thrilled to announce that our Patronal Festival Mass on Saturday, 24th June at 11:00 a.m. will feature a special guest preacher: Professor Keith Ward, DD, FBA. Professor Ward is a distinguished scholar and cleric who has served as the Emeritus Regius Professor of Divinity and a Canon of Christ Church at Oxford University. He is also a prolific author and speaker who has explored various aspects of philosophy, theology and religion in over 40 books and numerous lectures. He has held academic positions at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. He is a fellow of the British Academy and a former Gifford Lecturer, which are among the highest honors in his field. He will share with us his insights and wisdom on matters of faith and reason. We invite you to join us for this rare opportunity to hear from one of the leading thinkers of our time.

It will also be a festival of music and you can see our music list below.

Mass setting: Mass in E (Collegium Regale) - Darke Offertory Anthem: Greater Love - Ireland Hymns: St Alban Hymn, 282 Faithful Shepherd, feed me(Communion), 204 Blessèd City, heavenly Salem,Marian Anthem: Angelus

After the Mass, we will have a finger buffet in St Patrick’s room where you can meet Professor Ward and enjoy some refreshments.