The annual pilgrimage from St. May’s Priory on Lihou to St. Appoline’s Chapel was a great success. Over 40 pilgrims from a range of island churches participated to reflect on the Season of Creation. Fr. Joe Thompson of St. Stephen’s Church took care of the opening and closing services. The Very Rev’d Matthew Trick, Guernsey’s new Anglican Dean and his family took part as did Angela Gaudion and a group her Blanchelande students. Fr. Marcin waved us off and once he has settled in Guernsey will fit next year’s pilgrimage into his schedule. A big thank you to Ann and Eamonn Finnerty, Shelley Greenfield and the Catenians for their help and also thanks to the United Reformed Church for the use of their hall for refreshments following the pilgrimage. 2026 was the biggest yet; thank you to all involved. We look forward to 2027.

Blanchelande College Open Morning on Saturday 26th September from 10:00am – 12:30pm. Come and visit Guernsey’s Catholic independent school for boys and girls from age 2 to 18. The Principal Mrs Alexa Yeoman will give a brief presentation at 10:00am followed by guided tours. Prospective families and parishioners are most welcome. For enquiries please contact Sonia Hollowell (Registrar) – Tel: 232744 / E-mail: hollowells@blanchelande.sch.gg

Our Confirmation Mass will held on Friday 2nd October at 6:00pm in St Joseph’s Church.

Everybody is welcome to attend.

Have you or do you know of someone that has considered becoming a Catholic? Perhaps you have never got around to being confirmed? You may be Catholic but have been away for a very long time and now feel called ‘home’? You may have questions or simply wish to find out more.

Please contact Shelley via the parish office – Tel: 720196 / E-mail: office@catholic.org.gg

Our first session starts on the 13th October 2026.

If you, or any of your family or friends are in hospital or due to go to hospital, please let the parish office know.

This is currently the only way that the clergy are aware of a Catholic being admitted.

Do you have a child who is turning four during this academic year? Have you applied for their Reception place yet? Applications are now open for children starting Reception in September 2027 at: Notre Dame du Rosaire Catholic Primary School & St Mary & St Michael Catholic Primary School. Both schools provide high-quality teaching and learning within welcoming, inclusive communities where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our strong Catholic ethos is at the heart of school life, helping children to grow academically, personally and spiritually. If you are considering a school place for your child, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit so that you can meet our staff and see our schools in action. Please also share this information with any Catholic families you know who may have a child starting school in September 2027. To find out more, email the schools or pop your head into one of the school offices to ask – we would be delighted to help.

Emails: ndp.office@educa on.gg / mmp.office@education.gg