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.
Pope FranciS RIP
Pope Francis has died aged 88. He served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on 13th March 2013 to 21st April 2025.
May he rest in peace.
Floral tribute to Pope Francis at the Shrine created by Ann & Lyn.
Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
The Jubilee Icon in Clifton Diocese! To celebrate and commemorate the Jubilee Year 2025, Pilgrims of Hope, an icon was commissioned from iconographer Mulugeta Araya in Ethiopia, for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The icon interprets Jesus’ teaching of healing and liberation in the Synagogue in Luke 4:16-21, which refers to Isaiah 61:1-2: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…”
The Jubilee Icon will be at the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury from Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th May.
You are warmly invited to visit to the Shrine to meditate on the Icon and pray.
The Jubilee Icon webinar: to explore the meaning and symbolism of the Icon, you are invited to the webinar on Wednesday 23rd April at 7.30pm. Please register here: The Jubilee Icon in Clifton Diocese | Eventbrite.
Jubilee visits 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