Pentecost VI

 As it is the first Sunday of the month the 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's will be livestreamed.

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Pentecost IV and First Holy Communion

Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass for the fourth Sunday of Pentecost will be a missa cantata. The polyphonic Mass, Byrd's Mass for three voices,  also marks our grandson's First Holy Communion. It is 52 years ago this week since I made my own First Confession and Holy Communion. 

Dominic will act as "boat boy" at the Mass.

Father Hall will be hearing confessions before Mass.

Pentecost III

 This Sunday's Mass for the third Sunday of Pentecost at 1.00 p.m. at Saint Patrick's will be a Low Mass.

Confessions available before Mass.

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Retreat for Priests with Fr Armand de Malleray FSSP - October 5-9 in England

Clergy Retreat on 5-9 October 2026, Stonyhurst, England

Topic: The priest at the altar as sacrificer

In this retreat, Fr de Malleray will reflect on the liturgical role of the priest and the sacrificial nature of his ministry at the altar.

Drawing on the Church’s long-standing liturgical tradition as expressed in the Traditional Rite of the Roman Church, the retreat will offer a deeper awareness of the Mass as making present the Sacrifice of the Cross.

The retreat will be an opportunity to gain a further understanding of this central aspect of the Mass and of the structure of the Traditional Rite, serving also as an enrichment for the celebration of the New Rite.

For: Any priests and (male) religious, friars, seminarians.

Schedule: Silent retreat with two conferences per day, holy hour with confessions, Latin Compline, private Masses, table readings, and time to rest or go for walks.

About the preacher: Fr Armand de Malleray is the superior of the English apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, the chaplain to the youth movement Juventutem, and the author a dozen books on the priesthood, the Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the liturgy, the fine arts, and fiction (cf malleray.com). Videos of earlier retreats and homilies by Fr de Malleray are available on https://www.youtube.com/@FSSPLiveMass/featured.

Location: Stonyhurst is the oldest Catholic school in England, started in 1593. The beautiful architecture and grounds provide inspiration during our retreat, with access to the stunning St Peter’s Chapel. JRR Tolkien stayed there on several occasions, hence the “Tolkien trail”, a two-hour walk along the Ribble Valley starting from Stonyhurst. The college includes a museum with many significant relics such as the episcopal ring of Cardinal St John Fisher, which we venerated on a previous clergy retreat

External Solemnity of Corpus Christi

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's, Bradford for the External Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be a livestreamed Low Mass. It will be followed by a procession  around the church and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

As June is the month of the Sacred Heart, we shall recite this Litany 

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The Blessed Trinity

 

Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's, Bradford for the Feast of the Blessed Trinity will be accompanied by Mr Watson who used to play the organ for us at Saint Joseph's and Saint Patrick's until he retired three years ago. Father Driver asked me to invite George back and he readily agreed. The Mass setting will be De Angelis (missa viii). Many thanks to George for so readily agreeing.

I have been in Cologne this week and it is always a pleasure to hear Mass at the FFSP Maria Hilf church in the city's Chlodwigplatz area. It is a few years since we last attended Mass there, but reassuring that the congregation was (as in Cracow at Easter) made up of mainly young people including the celebrant who was also under thirty years of age.

When I lived in Germany 36 years ago religious sisters were a common sight in the cities and on public transport. In the past week I didn't see one religious in the traditionally Catholic cities of Duesseldorf or Cologne. A sad indictment of the times in which we live.

We are hoping to visit Brussels later in the summer where the Traditional Mass is available daily in several churches. 

Blessed be the Holy and Undivided Trinity, now and forever.

Pentecost

The late Father Parfitt of Sacred Heart, Broughton always began his Pentecost Sundays wishing everybody a happy birthday. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. Acts 2:41 recalls the Apostles baptizing three thousand people after receiving the Holy Ghost when tongues of fire descended upon them.

This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, next Sunday is Trinity Sunday and then we have the green Sundays until Advent.

Mass at Saint Patrick's for the feast of Pentecost Sunday at 1.00 p.m. will be a Low Mass. The father of one of my former pupils, very kindly, sent me some money at Christmas and I told him I would buy some new vestments with it. This red gothic set gets its first outing this Sunday.  Thank you, Michael!

Confessions before Mass next Sunday (Trinity).

Sunday after the Ascension

 Father Driver will be at Saint Patrick's again on Sunday, for the Low Mass at 1.00 p.m.

Confessions before Mass.

Ascension of the Lord

 

Ascension Thursday's Mass at Saint Patrick's will be a Low Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Confessions before Mass.

Easter V and the Ascension

 

Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's, Bradford for the fifth Sunday of Easter will be a Low Mass.

There will be a Low Mass on Thursday (13th. May) for the Feast of the Ascension at Saint Patrick's at 7.00 p.m.

Confessions before Mass on Thursday and at call on Sunday.

Easter IV

 

This Sunday's Mass at Saint Patrick's at 1.00 p.m. for the Fourth Sunday of Easter will be a Low Mass.

The Mass will be livestreamed. 

The Mass can be viewed here along with previous transmissions:  https://www.youtube.com/@LMSLeeds

Due to a family emergency, our Easter Sunday livestreaming had to be cancelled at the last minute - apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Easter III

 Sunday Mass at Saint Patrick's at 1.00 p.m. for the third Sunday after Easter will be a  Low Mass.

Confessions by request after Mass.

Apologies for the late post. 

It is very encouraging to see so many new faces and young families at the Masses at Saint Patrick's. I think it would be impossible to say that the community at Saint Patrick's is anything but a stable group.

Easter II

Our Low Mass at 1.00 p.m. on Sunday at Saint Patrick's for the second Sunday of Easter will be a Low Mass.

Confessions at call.

Quasimodo Sunday

I hope everybody has had a joyful week. 

At the very last moment I decided to go to Krakow for a couple of days. I have, over the years,  attended the old Mass (and the New Mass) at several churches and chapels in and around Krakow, including the cathedral.

The old Mass is no longer offered daily at the cathedral, as the FFSP now have use of the Immaculate Conception church, which is in the typical Polish Baroque style on the Copernicus Street. 

On Tuesday, the evening Mass was missa solemnis and what the schola lacked in technique they made up for in volume and enthusiasm. Photo above. 

On Wednesday, it was missa lecta with our friends again accompanying the Mass with even more powerful organ accompaniment and undiminished vigour. 

On both evenings the church was touching full with the majority of congregants under 40. I was definitely in the minority age wise. 

At the Cistercian Abbey in Nowa Huta, I met a lay member of the diocesan synod who was more than sympathetic to the continued existence and promotion of the old Mass. He believed the new Cardinal of Krakow, Mgr Rys, is similarly disposed. 

It was charming on the way to the airport yesterday morning to see about 20 little kids in hi viz jackets crossing the road. Two by two these kids were holding hands as they walked behind and in front of highly recognisable and equally visible teaching sisters. 

Sunday's Mass is also called Low Sunday and Divine Mercy Sunday. 

The 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's in Bradford will be a Low Mass.

Confessions before Mass.

 

Easter joy!

 

The Easter Triduum is over for another year. It is always hard work but the rewards are incalculable . It would not be possible with out the clergy, servers and our cantatrix. Please may I put on record here my thanks to Fr. Frantisek who was our celebrant and the other friars who make us so welcome at Saint Patrick's. 

Tomorrow the 1.00 p.m. Mass is a Low Mass and will be livestreamed. 

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Happy Easter and God bless!

Good Friday

Things went very smoothly at tonight's Holy Thursday Mass and it was good to see so many new faces.

Like last year, Bradford City are at home, with kick off at 3.00 p.m.

Please set off a few minutes earlier if you are intending to come to the Liturgy at 3.00 p.m. Parking will not be affected by the match, but it will be busy along Manningham Lane and Queen's Road.

I shall go along Canal Road and up Hamm Strasse. 

The Sacred Triduum 2026

 

Once again we will use the liturgical books in use in 1962. Each day will have a sung liturgy.

The Mass of Holy Thursday at 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday at 3.00 p.m.

The Easter Vigil at 7.30 p.m.

Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.

Palm Sunday: the start of Holy Week.

The 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's for Palm Sunday will be preceded by the blessing of palms and the traditional procession. If the weather is unsuitable the procession will take place inside.

Times of Masses this week.

Holy Thursday - 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday - 3.00 p.m.

Holy Saturday - 7.30 p.m.

and Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.

Passion Sunday. Lent V

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass for Passion Sunday at Saint Patrick's will be a Low Mass.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and weather permitting we shall have our outdoor procession. Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week and again we are very fortunate to have the Triduum at Saint Patrick's.

Holy Thursday - 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday - 3.00 p.m.

Holy Saturday - 7.30 p.m.

and Easter Sunday at 1.00 p.m.

Laetare Sunday (Lent IV)

 This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's for Laetare Sunday will be a Low Mass.

Confessions available before Mass.

Times of the Triduum:

Maundy Thursday - 6.00 p.m.

Good Friday- 3.00 p.m.

Holy Saturday 7.30 p.m.

Thanks to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal for this.

 

Lent III

Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick's for the third Sunday of Lent will be a Low Mass. 

Confessions at call.

I am very pleased to announce that once again we shall be having the sacred Triduum at Saint Patrick's here in Bradford.  Details to follow nearer Easter.

Lent II

This Sunday's Mass  St. Patrick's at 1.00p.m. for the Second Sunday of Lent will be livestreamed. It will be a Low Mass

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Confessions available next week.

Lent 1

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's, which marks the first Sunday in Lent, will be a Low Mass.

Confessions before Mass.

Quinquagesima and Ash Wednesday

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's for the Feast of Quinquagsima will be a Low Mass.

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and marks the start of Lent. There will be Mass at Saint Patrick's at 7.00 p.m. where ashes will be imposed.

Confessions available before both Masses.

Sexuagesima

This Sunday's Mass for the feast of Sexuagesima at Saint Patrick's, Bradford at 1.30 p.m.  will be a Low Mass.

Saint Blaise walk

Saturday 7th February sees the now annual procession in honour of Saint Blaise who is the patron saint of Bradford. The procession will start from City Square, in front of the City Hall at 10.30 a.m. and make its way via the wool exchange to Saint Patrick's church, where the blessing of throats will take place.

The event is organised by our friends the Friars of the Renewal and we are always more than happy to provide the servers. Please join us. Some of you may not know that there is a statue of Saint Blaise in the fabric of the Wool Exchange (pictured) which dates back to times when the city was the capital of the wool world.  

Septuagesima

This Sunday's 1.00p.m. Mass  at St. Patrick's for the feast of Septuagesima will be livestreamed. It will be a Low Mass

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Epiphany III

This Sunday's 1.00 p.m. Mass at Saint Patrick's will be a Low Mass. I am hoping it will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 

Confessions available before Mass.

O blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England thy "Dowry" and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee. By thee it was that Jesus our Saviour and our hope was given unto the world; and He has given thee to us that we might hope still more. Plead for us thy children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the Cross, O sorrowful Mother. Intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the supreme Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith fruitful in good works we may all deserve to see and praise God, together with thee, in our heavenly home.
Amen.

Epiphany II

For the next couple of Sundays the liturgical colour is green until the feast of Septuagesima which is the pre Lent season. Easter is April 5th this year. 

Mass this Sunday at 1.00 p.m. for the second Sunday after the Epiphany will be a Low Mass. The Gospel is that of the first illuminative Mystery of the Rosary, Our Lord's first public miracle: the changing of water into wine at the marriage feast in Cana.

Feast of the Holy Family and some sad news

In the 1962 Missal the Feast of the Holy Family is the Sunday after the Epiphany. It was encouraging to see a good turnout at Mass last night for the Feast of the Epiphany. Abysmal traffic in Baildon caused several people to be late to Mass including Father Driver who made it by the skin of his teeth. Father Frantisek was just about to vest when Father Driver arrived. Many thanks to both of them.

Mass on Sunday for the Feast of the Holy Family at Saint Patrick's at 1.00 p.m. will be a Low Mass. The heating was working again last night! Confessions available before Mass.

Of your charity please will you remember the soul of Frank Suadwa a regular attendee at our Masses at Saint Patrick's who died after a massive heart attack over Christmas. Frank was the man in the wheelchair who was always at the back of church. May the angels lead him into paradise and may he rest in peace. Frank requested that his requiem be in the old Rite and arrangements are now underway to fulfil his wish. I shall miss him.

Apologies

When I woke up this morning there was an email saying that it would be impossible to livestream the Mass because the person who operates the camera had a family emergency. I hope everything is well.

Upon arrival at Saint Patrick's the power was misbehaving again and the church was unheated and Mass was by candlelight.

Apologies to those who hoped to watch the livestreamed Mass and to those who were cold at the Mass. My grandma would have said, "Offer it up, as a small suffering!"

On a brighter note it was very pleasing to welcome two of the seminarians from this diocese who are training for the priesthood at traditional seminaries in Italy and America. 

Deacon Baxter should be ordained in the summer and Mr Chmiel received the minor order of Lector last November. Please remember these men in your prayers. We need labourers in the vineyard of the Lord, as we have been praying for at Masses in this diocese.

Reminder that we have Mass at Saint Patrick's on Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. for the feast of the Epiphany. Confessions available before Mass.

May I take this opportunity to wish everybody a happy new year and also to ask you to remember the upcoming consistory this week in Rome, when the liturgy is on the agenda.

The Holy Name of Jesus and the Epiphany

This Sunday's Mass  St. Patrick's at 1.00p.m. for the Holy Name of Jesus will be livestreamed. It will be a Low Mass

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Tuesday marks the feast of the Epiphany. Low Mass at St. Patrick's at 7.00 p.m.