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.

 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

18th–25th January

The theme this year is 'One Body, One Spirit'

Please join us for our brief daily prayer meetings which are held each day at 12noon at a different church in the town. Venues are as follows:

  • Monday 19th St Mary’s

  • Tuesday 20th Methodist

  • Wednesday 21st St John’s

  • Thursday 22nd Methodist

  • Friday 23rd St Mary’s

  • Saturday 24th St John’s

On Sunday 25th January at 3pm, we will join in a united service at the URC.

 

The Glastonbury Martyrs

Every year on 15th November, we remember Blessed Richard Whiting, the last Abbot of Glastonbury, and his companions John Thorne and Roger James, who were executed on Glastonbury Tor in 1539 for their steadfast faith during the Reformation.

Despite injustice and suffering, they remained faithful to the end. Beatified in 1895, their witness continues to inspire us today.

Let us always remember these Glastonbury martyrs in our prayers.

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Celebrating 16 Years of the Glastonbury–Patmos Twinning

On Sunday 21st September, the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury marked the 16th Anniversary of the perpetual twinning of Glastonbury with the holy island of Patmos.

During Mass, a 7-day candle was lit on the altar of the Lady Chapel, placed beneath the Karoussos Icons — a prayerful sign of the spiritual bond between our two sacred places.

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Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury

This year’s Pilgrimage, centred around the theme of 'Mary, Woman of Hope', took place on Sunday 7th September 2025.

The date for next year’s Pilgrimage will be on Sunday 6th September 2026.

 

The Karoussos Icons

The blessed Icons of Our Lady Saint Mary of Glastonbury gifted by the Karoussos Archives of Athens.

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SUNDAY MASSES

  • Saturday, Vigil Mass: 6.00pm

  • Sunday: 11.00am

  • For weekday Masses please refer to the Mass Times page.

  • For Holy Days of Obligation and any changes to service times or confession times please check the latest newsletter.

Confessions

  • Tuesday: 5.15 — 5.45pm

  • Wednesday: 9.15 — 9.45am

  • Thursday: 9.15 — 9.45am

  • Friday: 5.15 — 5.45pm

  • Saturday: 9.15 — 9.45am & 5.15 — 5.45pm