Church of Immaculate Conception of Our Lady

Parish life

The parish has a number of ill and housebound people, and visiting them and taking them Holy Communion is an important task. In the Autumn the parish has a pilgrimage to Walsingham to visit Our Lady's Shrine, and has also supported parishioners to go to Lourdes with the Diocesan Pilgrimage.

DoCat, DoCoffee, DoCake is a formation programme that explores the Social Teaching of the Church. Echoes is a course which provides formation for parish Catechists. Back to Basics is a course for learning about the Catholic Faith by following and discussing the Catholic Talk Show series.

Sacraments and pastoral care

Children usually prepare for First Holy Communion at age 7 (Year 3) with sessions for children and parents. Mission Hope is the parish initiative to rebuild the Domestic Church through prayer, presence, and house blessings. House blessings can be requested through the parish office or email. The parish runs formation courses for lifelong learners.