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Fr Andrew O’Dell’s uncle William was killed in action in the first World War and died 100 years ago. Fr Andrew has a picture of his grave in Poperinge, Belgium. He was  a boy from Hitchin and his name is also on the war memorial in Hitchin. We thank him for his sacrifice so that we […]

Posters are available on the table in the church porch which have been compiled Lucy Patterson.  Her son was diagnosed with the little known Kawasaki disease and as a result of the lack of understanding of the disease has suffered life changing effects which may have been prevented if more had been known about it. […]

See below an assortment of photographs taken as part of Father Michael’s jubilee celebrations on the 6th March

See below an assortment of photographs taken as part of Father Michael’s jubilee celebrations on the 5th March. Attached also is Fr Tom’s homily for the occasions fr-michael-homily-50th-ordination

Pope Francis Launches Encyclical on Environment and Human Ecology On 18 June, Pope Francis launched Laudato Si’ – On the Care for our Common Home, his Encyclical Letter on the environment and human ecology. Pope Francis challenges us to consider the kind of world we want to leave to those who come after us. It’s not just an […]

Father Christopher’s memorial bench was installed at Hitchin cemetery on June 17th.  It was  bought by his family for him with thanks to the parishioners who tend his grave so lovingly. Below the view of Father Christopher’s grave as seen from the bench.

  The First anniversary of the death of Fr Christopher Burgess was celebrated yesterday in our parish. With over 50 parishioners attending we celebrated with hymns from his Requiem Mass.  This was followed by a moving service of blessing at his gravestone in St John’s cemetery. Despite the chill wind that blew, the sun of […]

Fr Christopher AA: “The parish gloriously celebrated the passing of Fr C bringing comfort, strength and support to his family, relations and friends – Inspiring us on our Journey of Faith and Life. As Bob, his brother said:”It is really impossible to thank everyone personally, as so many people have helped him and assisted in […]