St. Catherine of Siena & All Saints, Golborne

Parish life

Architect R T Edge designed and supervised the construction of this church. All Saints church on the High St runs a Foodbank for anyone in hardship, primarily accessed by referral.

Any Catholic Baptised child in year 4 or older is eligible to make First Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Parents of children in a Catholic school are contacted through the school and invited to put their child forward for these Sacraments. The parish includes Lime House (Nugent home for the elderly) and Ashwood Court (nursing home).

Sacraments and pastoral care

The catechesis programme usually begins in autumn, with First Reconciliation in the new year and First Holy Communion after Easter. Parents of children attending non-Catholic schools must contact the parish office in early September to ensure inclusion in the sacramental preparation.

For a child's baptism at All Saints, at least one parent must be Roman Catholic. For a child's baptism at All Saints, the family must live within the traditional boundaries of the parish.

The parish, linked with Leigh, operates joint baptism and Confirmation programmes and has organised walks to bring parishioners together. Couples are required to participate in a Marriage Preparation Course. Couples are required by civil law to register their intention to marry at a Registrar's Office, with a minimum of 28 days and a maximum of 12 months notice. Couples are invited to plan the wedding ceremony with a priest, choosing Scripture readings, prayers, intercessions, music and hymns. To arrange a Catholic funeral at All Saints church, the funeral director contacts the parish to co-ordinate a suitable date and time for the service.