St Edmund Campion, Maidenhead

Introduction

St Edmund Campion Church in Maidenhead was opened on 16 September 1982. The church is named after Saint Edmund Campion, a Jesuit priest martyred in 1581.

History

The parish is served by Mill Hill Missionaries appointed by the Bishop of Portsmouth. The parish launched as the Holy Family Parish of Maidenhead and Twyford on Pentecost, 8 June 2025.

Parish life

The parish maintains a library in the foyer of the Parish Centre, with bookcases for theology, fiction, and children's Bibles. A Divorced, Separated and Bereaved Group provides social opportunities and mutual support. A Thursday Group for senior citizens enjoys social gatherings and excursions. The parish holds an Annual Summer Fair.

The 19th Maidenhead Scout Group, Berkshire's only Catholic Scout Group, includes Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. An Altar Servers Group is available for children. A Confirmation Group for teenagers follows a bi-monthly course lasting five months. A First Communion Group runs classes from the Autumn until May or June.

The parish participates in Churches Together in Maidenhead to promote Christian unity, including the Good Friday Walk of Witness. A Knights of St Columba group for Catholic laymen supports the church and promotes Christian action. A St Vincent de Paul Group provides practical assistance to those in need. A Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) programme helps adults who wish to become Catholic, culminating at Easter.

A Baptism Preparation group is offered for infants or children. A Foodshare collection point is located inside the porch doors. A House Mass or House Blessing service is offered for any family or group of families. A hospital chaplaincy arrangement asks parishioners to inform the hospital chaplain on arrival and to notify the parish priest for a visit. The parish celebrates the variety of nationalities within the parish through prayer throughout 2026.

Sacraments and pastoral care

The parish requires all engaged couples to complete a marriage preparation course. The parish asks parishioners to let the Parish Office or the parish priest know if they know of anyone who is sick and/or housebound so that a visit can be arranged. The parish's Sick and Housebound ministry is suspended until further notice.

Visiting

A repository sells cards and mass cards for all occasions, with payment by cash in a wall box or via the Dona contactless machine. The church provides full audio and video facilities, including VGA, HDMI, Apple TV and Google Chrome, with a guide available for use.