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.

 

Jubilee Year of Hope 2025

Jubilee visits enquiry form.

 

Easter Masses

Full details of Easter Masses and Services can be found here.

 

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.

Read more.

 

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