The Glastonbury Shrine
The Shrine Church of Our Lady St Mary of Glastonbury is the centre of a thriving Catholic community, living in Glastonbury, Street, and the surrounding villages. It is the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady, where Mary is venerated as Mother of God and there is an annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Shrine each summer.
The Church is situated on Magdalene Street, opposite the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
Christmas Mass times
24th December — Carols at 9.00 pm followed by 9.30 pm Vigil Mass.
25th December — 11.00 am Christmas Day Mass.
26th December — 10.00 am Feast of St Stephen.
Bishop Bosco MacDonald’S Christmas message
In his first message as Bishop of Clifton, Bishop Bosco talks about the challenges we have all faced both locally and globally this year, but lets us know that the message of Christmas shines brightly; and this message is Hope.
As we celebrate this Holy Season, he asks that we also remember our call to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world. Whether it’s by a small act of love or something bigger, every act of kindness brings us closer to building a community where no one feels forgotten or alone.
You can watch the full message below:
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury - Sunday 7th September 2025
The Annual Pilgrimage to Glastonbury will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 and well will be centred around the theme of 'Mary, Woman of Hope'. More details to follow.
Cardinal calls on Catholics to take action to oppose assisted suicide
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, has written a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to play an active role in opposing assisted suicide. Cardinal Nichols offers three key points for Catholics to be aware of, and calls on the faithful to be fully engaged in the debate and to write to their MP to oppose assisted suicide being rushed into law. Read more.
Here is a short video reflection of Fr Lawrence Lew OP on the moral implications of euthanasia and the Assisted Suicide Bill: Compassion or Suicide?
Parish Hall Lift Project
The Shrine of Our Lady St Mary of Glastonbury is launching a fundraising campaign to support the construction of a much-needed lift for our parish hall. This lift will greatly improve accessibility, allowing everyone in our community to fully participate in parish activities. 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
