How to find us
The Word of Mercy
Parish Clergy:
Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and
Fr. Francisco Ulogu
at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh
Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231
Parish Sisters:
Sister Sheinrose La Torre, Sister Monique and
Sister Theresa
belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.
at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).
Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Universalis (3-day)
Sun 1 March (Fri, 27 Feb 2026)2nd Sunday of Lent
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Mon 2 March (Sat, 28 Feb 2026)
Monday of the 2nd week of Lent
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Tue 3 March (Sun, 01 Mar 2026)
Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent
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ZENIT – English
Guinness World Record for The Chosen: it becomes the series translated into the most languages (Mon, 02 Mar 2026)The new Guinness recognition surpasses a previous record set in September 2025, when the first season was available in 86 languages The post Guinness World Record for The Chosen: it becomes the series translated into the most languages appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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German bishops ask Vatican to allow lay people to give homilies, despite rejection in 2023 (Mon, 02 Mar 2026)
What is clear is that the debate is no longer simply about who speaks from the ambo. It has become a test case for the limits of synodality, the reach of episcopal conferences, and the extent to which sacramental theology itself is open to reinterpretation The post German bishops ask Vatican to allow lay people to give homilies, despite rejection in 2023 appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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Preaching to the Pope and the Roman Curia: ZENIT Interviews the «Official» Preacher of the Papal Household (Sun, 01 Mar 2026)
At 54, the Capuchin friar is a theologian, biblical scholar, lecturer, and author of numerous books. He is also known for his profound and accessible catechesis, as well as his online podcasts, in which he explores Scripture with clarity. The post Preaching to the Pope and the Roman Curia: ZENIT Interviews the «Official» Preacher of the Papal Household appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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See the new website launched by the Catholic Church in England and Wales by following this link
It is designed to help all grappling with issues around the meaning of dying and death. Based on the Catholic tradition but open to all, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey through death to eternal life.
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