ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS- WINNER OF THE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION BADGE COMPETITION

We are delighted to announce that Abigail B, aged 9, from St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School has won the First Holy Communion Badge Competition. The winning design will be made into a badge to be given out to all First Communicants this year. Well done and congratulations to Abigail for her nice work. We would also like to express our appreciation to all children who have submitted their entries.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA COUNCIL 9 THANK YOU

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA COUNCIL 9 –Sponsored walk in aid of St Joseph’s Hospice:

Thank you to everyone who sponsored us. We raised a whopping £4000.00. The Hospice was able to claim match funding and with donations from unnamed sponsors the grand total amounted to £8000.00. Thank you to all who so generously contributed.

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL MARCH 2026

The latest edition of the Catholic Pictorial is available in the porch. For an electronic copy click here

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL JANUARY 2026

The January Catholic Pictorial is now available. You can read a digital copy by clicking here.

REVIEW OF YOUTH MINISTRY 

The Archdiocese is pleased to announce that a review of youth ministry in the archdiocese has begun! Working alongside the youth ministry coordinator, Sarah McGeehan, Danny Curtin is facilitating a series of one-to-one interviews to hear about the work that is already being done and to find out areas for development. There will be an open-door synodal discussion for anyone interested in the future of youth ministry after Easter. 

For more information, please contact Sarah at

SVP - THANK YOU:

South Liverpool Foodbank have written again to pass on their thanks to everyone at St Mary’s for our generous Christmas donations and continued support, our latest donations filled six crates, weighing in at 90kg! Copies of the thank you certificate are on the noticeboards. We continue to support the foodbanks and would be grateful for donations of the following, tinned goods (meat, fish, soups) and any unwanted Christmas gifts (toiletries, toys). Please drop your donations into the boxes in the church porch. Thank you!

MARGARET DICKINSON RIP:

We offer our condolences to the family of Margaret Dickinson who faithfully served the parish for many years, along with her husband Deacon Adrian Dickinson, may she rest in peace.

PARISH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY:

As we step into 2026, our Archdiocese is blessed with exciting opportunities to reflect Christ’s presence and respond with hope to the challenges of our modern world here in Liverpool. These times invite us to embrace renewed faith, vibrant mission, creative action, and deep trust in God’s guidance.

Today marks the beginning of an inspiring Archdiocesan-wide discernment process within our deanery—centred on mission and shared responsibility—where every voice and every prayer truly matters. This journey builds on the grace of our Synod 2020 and the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan, calling us forward together.

Please take a leaflet this weekend to learn more and know that we will keep you regularly updated on how you, your parish, and our whole community can be actively involved.

An electronic version of the plan can be found by clicking here.

SAFEGUARDING

If you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult and feel they are in immediate danger, please call the police. If you wish to report any non-urgent concerns, please contact your local social services or our safeguarding team direct at

or Mark Robson 0151 522 1013 / 07585761965 Claire Newton 0151 522 1043 / 07384643237 or

LOVE TO MOVE - JUN - DEC 2026 

 For the dates of the sessions from now to the end of the year click below

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL FEBRUARY 2026

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A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM ARCHBISHOP JOHN SHERRINGTON

Archbishop John Sherrington was shocked to hear of the terrible shootings, injury and loss of life at the Bondi Beach Hanukah event. He offers prayers and condolences on behalf of the Catholic community to our Jewish brothers and sisters in Liverpool. Please pray for peace between all people.