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. 

 

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.

 

An exploration of the Creed over 8 weeks

This series is being organised by Churches Together in Glastonbury on Wednesday evenings from 19th February to 9th April 2025 at 7.00pm in the Glastonbury Methodist Church Hall, 2A Lambrook Street, Glastonbury BA6 8BY. The entrance to the Church Hall is via the side path to the right of the Church. All welcome.

 

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