Devotion to Our Lady of Doncaster has existed since the Middle Ages and was one of the country’s most important pilgrimage sites. It was located in the priory of the Carmelite Friars, and became especially prominent after the intercession of Our Lady was deemed by the townsfolk to have saved some people from drowning in … [Read more…]
“Let’s Be Honest” A Deanery Service to Acknowledge the Pain of Abuse Thursday 27th June 2019 – 7.00pm-8.00pm Holy Rood, George Street, Barnsley, S70 1AX “A church that does not listen…cannot be credible, especially for the young who will inevitably turn away rather than approach” Pope Francis 3rd October 2018 This service is being … [Read more…]
On 2nd June, during our 10am Mass over forty of our Parish’s children received their First Holy Communion. It was a really wonderful ocassion. The Church was full with regular parishioners as well as many families and friends of the children. After Mass the First Communicants and their families gathered in the Parish Hall … [Read more…]
The Church is not the buildings. The Church is the people of God called out to worship the Lord and spread the Good News of the Kingdom. We are all called to work in “The Vineyard of the Lord”. A few months ago some parishioners came together to form a Parish Council. They have been … [Read more…]
The Parish is proud of it’s success in promoting many bilingual celebrations, notably at Easter and Christmas and Corpus Christi. Other events aimed particularly at the Polish Community take place on a regular basis. For times of Mass and Reconciliation in Polish see our Mass times page. ‘Parafia Doncaster’ also has a page on Facebook … [Read more…]
Corpus Christi, (Latin, Body of Christ), festival of the Catholic Church honours the real presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Established by Pope Urban IV in 1264, the feast falls on the first Sunday after Trinity. The Doncaster Deanery holds an annual ‘Corpus Christi Procession’ through the Town on … [Read more…]
On 19 September 2017, Bishop Ralph was at St. Peter’s for the institution of two acolytes for the Diocese of Hallam. Mr. Neil Bailey and Mr. John Bell received their new ministry at the Mass on Monday evening. Neil and John are both preparing for the Permanent Diaconate. Please pray for them as they continue … [Read more…]
My ordination on Friday was an amazing grace-filled day. I was so happy to see so many familiar faces. Gramah Warrender has provided a wonderful photo album of the day. Please feel free to view his amazing photos: https://goo.gl/photos/N5kk5bUQhWWVpua96
In March St. Peter’s Social Comittee hosted a Pie and Pea Social. Graham Warrender has kindly shared his photos of this fun evening. https://goo.gl/photos/pZ84JCjktH6UemaXA
photo credit: Graham Warrender Many thanks to all who came to the Cathedral for my ordination. It was so amazing to share this experience with so many. Thanks to all for the prayers, cards and gift. I am humbled and truly grateful. God bless you all. Fr. Declan Brett