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Lent Retreat with St John Henry Newman
Introducing a new CTS Lent Retreat, an online retreat designed to help you to go deeper into the Gospels of Lent through the preaching of St John Henry Newman. Don't miss this excellent series, which will be released weekly throughout Lent. CLICK HERE for the YouTube...
‘Doctor of the Church’ – St John Henry Cardinal Newman
We give thanks to God that the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, has declared St John Henry Cardinal Newman a Doctor of the Church. We rejoice with all Oratorians at this recognition of our ‘second founder’.1st Class relic of St John Henry Newman, 'Ex Capillis' - strands of...
Lulworth Castle and Wolfeton Manor Day Pilgrimage
On Thursday, 25th September, a merry band of 29 pilgrims set out on the last of this year's Oratory day pilgrimages, this time to the historic Lulworth Castle, built in the 17th century and the home of the Catholic Weld-Blundell family. Fr Francisco celebrated Mass...
Monastic Wine & Beer Tasting Event (Saturday 20th September)
Join us in Cafe Neri to welcome Monastic Order into Bournemouth. Partake in an evening of tasting exceptional beverages, accompanied by a specially-selected charcuterie to tantalise your palette. Please book your entry in advance from the parish office by Wednesday...
Evangelium Conference 2025
A group of our Oratory Young Adults recently attended the Evangelium Conference, set against the stunning backdrop of the Oratory School near Reading, founded by Our Cardinal, St John Henry Newman in 1859. For the past 18 years, Evangelium has been a key source of...
August Day Pilgrimage: Farnborough Abbey
The second installment of our Day Pilgrimage season saw a coach full of Oratory Pilgrims travel to Farnborough Abbey for a day filled with prayer, monastic shopping, architectural wonders, and more. The day began with Holy Mass in the beautifully restored Abbey...
Concert: Dorset Guitar Orchestra – 6th September
We are delighted to welcome Dorset's very own Guitar Orchestra to our Undercroft Auditorium on Saturday 6th September 2025. Dorset Guitar Orchestra will be performing a mix of guitar orchestra and small ensemble/solo items, helping us to fundraise in aid of organ...
GALLERY – 150th Anniversary Pontifical Solemn Mass celebrated by Bishop Philip Egan
CELEBRATING 150 yearsWe are thankful to Bishop Philip for presiding at the Pontifical Solemn Mass last Sunday (20th July), celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Consecration of our Church in 1875. You can read the Bishop’s Homily for this great occasion via the...
Photo Archive – 150 Years of Worship at the Sacred Heart of Jesus
THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CHURCH is celebrated this Sunday (20th July) when Bishop Philip will preside at the 10.30am Pontifical Solemn Mass. Other Anniversary celebrations follow.