UPDATE ON THE FUTURE OF HOLY FAMILY CHURCH:

Very many thanks to everybody who took part in the two meetings that Mgr. Philip Inch led. The report of what was said at those meetings was circulated at Mass last Sunday. The next step will be for Mgr. Inch to report on the meetings to the Council of Priests, probably in October, which will then make a recommendation to the Archdiocesan Trustees. The Trustees will make a decision when they meet in the Autumn. I’m afraid that at this stage, I cannot give a more precise timescale. I do understand that this is very painful for many of you - a church is more than a building. It is rich in memories of your loved ones and of special events in your lives. Several of you have raised practical questions, which I shall discuss with the Parish Council next week. I’ll get back to you through the newsletter.

Minutes of the Parish Council are also posted on the St. John Vianney parish website.

People have also suggested that we should explore ways to prayerfully support each other at this time; I am very happy to work with you on this.

I promise to keep you updated on developments.