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Clergy changes in Southampton

The month of June is usually one when clergy are invited for mysterious meetings at Bishop’s House and once comfortably ensconced in a chair are invited by the Bishop to move to another congenial (or uncongenial) parish. You will be sorry/glad/indifferent [delete as appropriate] to hear that Fr. David is not part of that process this year.


Rebuilding bridges

“The Sacrament of Reconciliation”, alias “Confessions”. What we call it emphasises what we see it to be.


Choosing the Common Good

This new document has been produced by the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales ahead of the General Election. The Bishops argue that finding a shared vision for society is more urgent than the detail of particular party policies.


Farewell Canon John

After 10 years, Canon John O’Shea is leaving the city centre parish for Reading.


Shirley Quilters

Shirley Quilters have been meeting in our hall on Thursday mornings since September 2004. They have recently completed 41 baby quilts and 21 cushions for the children of women using the Southampton Domestic Abuse Service.


In celebration of marriage

Bishop Crispian’s sermon at the diocesan Celebration of Marriage Mass, 25th April 2009