St. Bonaventure's Church, Bishopston

Parish life

The parish runs a Community Pantry and Food Bank offering free food and essentials, especially for women and babies, near the church entrance. The parish supports the local food bank in conjunction with its primary school. The parish runs a Welfare Group providing pastoral care to the housebound, bereaved and those needing support. The parish runs a Brownies group for girls aged 7 and above, meeting on Monday nights.

The parish runs a Mothers & Toddlers group started by a local mother. The parish runs a Climate Action Group inspired by the encyclical Laudato Si, meeting on Monday evenings every 4-6 weeks.

The parish's Climate Action Group announced a photo competition on the theme of 'The Natural World'. Confirmation for teenagers takes place every two years at St Bonaventure's. The parish runs an RCIA group for adults who are not baptised or non-Catholic Christians wishing to enter the Catholic Church. The food pantry is supported by parishioners and by local residents of Egerton Road and the surrounding community.

Sacraments and pastoral care

During Advent and Lent the parish often holds Penitential Services with several priests present to hear Confessions. The parish offers the Sacrament of the Sick to those who request it, contactable via the parish office. The parish conducts Funeral Masses for the repose of the soul of loved ones. Baptisms for children are arranged by contacting the parish office.

Adults who are baptised Catholics and wish to receive Confirmation should contact the parish priest directly. Children baptised Catholic who are in school Year 3 or above are invited to prepare for First Holy Communion and First Confession. Confessions can be heard by appointment. Weddings can be booked.