Help for those seeking sanctuary from Afghanistan

Posted on: 24/08/2021

The withdrawal of US and UK troops from Afghanistan has resulted in the rapid recapture of the country by Taliban forces resulting in significant political upheaval, internal displacement within the country towards the Kabul provinces and many leaving Afghanistan seeking refuge and asylum. Recent data from the UNHCR (16.08.21) indicates that more than 5,000 people in neighbouring countries have approached them or their partners for support, most having left Afghanistan for security or conflict reasons. The total number of Afghans who have left the country is likely to be far higher than this. Read more...

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Our Parish Facebook page is now live.

Posted: 16 February 2024

Our Parish Facebook page is now live. Please encourage your friends, family, and other parishioners to like and follow the page.

Come and See - Enquirers Group for Vocations to the Priesthood

Posted: 27 January 2024

The next "Come and See" meeting for those enquiring about a vocation to the priesthood will be taking place on Saturday 17th February at St Winifred's, Heaton Mersey.

Exploring Prayer in Lent Programme

Posted: 27 January 2024

Sr Joan is holding a series of talks/conversations on the psalms – so much a part of our prayer and liturgy – at Lancashire Martyrs.

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