Ash Wednesday 2022 

A Mass for the People of Ukraine – 2 March 2022ash wednesdayAsh Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and prayer leading up to the great feast of Easter. This year all our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine, who are now suffering so severely from the ravages of war.

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We had the privilege of hearing Natalia reading  the epistle in Ukrainian, a very moving moment.

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Andrew Wright, Director of Music  …  Stephen King, Cathedral Organist

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Fr Martin’s excellent homily

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The Gospel & distribution of ashes from Deacon Paulash wednesdayash wednesdayWe are all praying for the people of Ukraine


Please donate via CAFOD to offer support to the people of Ukraine

A collection of useful items will be made at Masses on the weekend of 5-6 March

Photos – Graham Hillman