Adoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress


Saturday 10th October 2026 at Westminster and St. George’s Cathedrals

Adoremus is the Bishops’ invitation for us to renew our devotion to the Eucharistic Lord. For register delegates from the Dioceses of England and Wales the Adoremus Mass at St. George’s Cathedral is at noon presided over by Archbishop John Wilson.

For all there will be space to watch the start of the Procession at St George’s commencing at 15.00, to follow online, to watch the Procession as it passes on it’s way to Westminster Cathedral (Stop and Pray) and to join the delegates for Benediction at 17.00, either in the Cathedral or the grounds of the Cathedral for which a live sound stream will be provided. There will then be Mass at 18.00 open to all, followed by Holy Hours at 19.30, 20.30, and 21.30 led by the Youth Ministry teams of Westminster, Southwark and CYMFed. These will be followed by an all-night Vigil from 12 midnight to 06.00.

All of these times can be booked at http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/adoremus/ to secure places.

Further information will be posted at http://www.cbcew.org.uk/adoremus-2026/

Last Call – Baptism Preparation Session


Saturday 8th August 11.00am

There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish. Whether you have already started the process and have filled out a request form, or have yet to do so, please do come along.

Please email the parish office (ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk) to let us know that you are going to attend so that we might have sufficient resources prepared.

Altar Servers Trip to Westminster Pastoral Centre


Summertime 2026: 11th August – 14th August

For ages 11-15

Price: 199

We commend this excellent residential trip for altar servers and those who regularly attend mass on the weekend. It is a few days for deepening one’s catholic faith, in a great social atmosphere, including football, sports and visit to Thorpe Park. For more details of see poster on noticeboard.

Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes


21st To 28th August

This will be led by the Episcopal Bishop for Kent Paul Hendricks. A pilgrimage is a great opportunity to refresh and renew our relationship with the Lord Jesus, with the help of Our Lady’s prayers.

Join Bishop Paul on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Catholic Association marking 125 years of Lourdes pilgrimages. Visit catholicassociation.co.uk/join2026 to book.