Parish Diary

Specific Events

The Chosen: The next episode will be shown in the Garden Room at 7.30pm (after evening Mass) on Wednesday August 27th.  All welcome.

Baptism Class: The next class for parents wishing to have their children baptised will be held in the Presbytery (behind the church) from 3.30 to 4.30pm on Saturday September 6th. Further details available from Fr David.

Journey in Faith: The initial meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, with the possible aim of joining the Church, will take place in the Presbytery (behind the church) at 7.00pm on Thursday September 11th. More details are available from Fr David.

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist: The annual half-day of recollection will take place on Saturday September 13th, beginning with Morning Prayer in the church at 9.45pm and ending with a shared lunch in the Garden Room at about 1.00pm.

Confirmations 2026: It is now possible to enrol in the class for next year’s confirmations. As ever, the classes will take place at the cathedral but St Walstan’s young people will be confirmed here in Costessey. For details on how to enrol please email Fr David (david.ward@rcdea.org.uk) and he will forward you the link. Applications must be received by August 31st, 2025. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2026: We are welcoming applications from those who wish their child to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in 2026. If your child will be in year 3, or above, in September 2025, and you wish them to be included, please contact Julia Murphy via email – Boot2982@outlook.com for an application form. The programme will start in January 2026. The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 September 2025.

Important Dates for This Year: