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 UPDATE
Father Mark Moran, currently serving at Sacred Hearts, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, will be joining us as our new Parish Priest. Father Mark will celebrate his first Mass at St Michael’s on Thursday 28th August at 10.00am, followed by his first Mass at St Mary’s on Friday 29th August at 6.00pm. We look forward to welcoming him warmly into our parish communities. Please continue to keep both Father Dominic and Father Mark in your prayers during this time of change.
Whilst we are in the transition period waiting for Father Mark to arrive, there will be no weekday masses at St Mary’s. We are grateful to have Canon Alan Finley with us on Saturday the 23rd, and Sunday the 24th. A big thank you to Fr Philip Beisly for coming to supply us over the previous two weekends.
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 always, your support and assistance with various tasks will be greatly appreciated.
If you can help, please click the button below to complete the volunteer sign-up form:
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.
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