The Glastonbury Shrine
The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Glastonbury serves as the heart of a vibrant Catholic community located in Glastonbury, Street, and the surrounding villages. It is the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady, where she is venerated as the Mother of God. An annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine takes place each year.
The Church is situated on Magdalene Street, directly across from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
The Shrine also has a Facebook page for more information and updates.
Parish Announcement
We are sad to share that Father Dominic will soon be moving to the parish of St Mary’s, Swindon, and we thank him sincerely for his dedicated service and pastoral care to us all during his time with us. We are pleased to announce that Father Mark Moran from Sacred Hearts, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, will be joining us as our new Parish Priest. His first Mass with us will be on Saturday, 30th August, and we look forward to welcoming him warmly into our parish community. Please keep both Father Dominic and Father Mark in your prayers during this time of transition.
Parish Pastoral council
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting scheduled for 27th June has been cancelled as it clashes with the new Friday evening Mass time. A new date and time for a Pastoral Council meeting will be arranged in due course.
Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
You are warmly invited to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury during the Jubilee of Hope in 2025. This Shrine is one of two designated pilgrimage churches in the Clifton Diocese for the Jubilee Year.
Both individuals and groups are welcome to visit the Shrine. To arrange your visit, please either call the Parish Office on 01458 835931 (weekdays from 9.00am to 1.00pm) or use the enquiry form.
Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
Sunday 7th September 2025
“Mary, Woman of Hope”
This year's pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, 7th September 2025 and will be centred around the theme of 'Mary, Woman of Hope', aligning with the Jubilee Year's theme of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
As well as the usual Rosary Procession around Glastonbury town centre in the afternoon, there will be an additional Procession in the morning to celebrate the Jubilee from the Abbey grounds to the top of Glastonbury Tor.
Parish Hall Lift Appeal
The Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury has launched a fundraising campaign to support the construction of an essential lift for our parish hall. This lift will significantly improve accessibility, allowing everyone in our local community to participate in activities held in the hall. Read more.
The Karoussos Icons
The blessed Icons of Our Lady Saint Mary of Glastonbury gifted by the Karoussos Archives of Athens.
See here for the full story.
Commemoration of the Martyrdom of blessed Richard Whiting and Companions - 15th November
Richard Whiting, was the last in a long line of Glastonbury abbots.
Abbot Whiting, along with John Thorne, Treasurer of the Abbey, and Roger James, Sacrist, were executed on the Tor on 15th November 1539 following a trial at Wells on the previous day.
All three were beatified by Pope Leo XIII on 13th May 1895.
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday, Vigil Mass: 6.00 pm
Sunday: 11.00 am
For weekday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation please refer to the Mass Times page.
Confessions
Saturday morning: 10.30 — 11.00 am
Saturday afternoon: 5.15 — 5.45 pm