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Solemn Profession of Br Thomas Mannion, OP
On Saturday 22 August, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Br Thomas Mannion, OP will make Solemn Profession in the Order of Preachers. The Mass of...
Resuming Public Mass
Dear Friends I hope you all continue to be safe and well. All of us at the Priory are fine, thank God. Survey Results Thank you to those who completed...
Br Joseph’s Ordination
On Saturday 4 July, the feast of Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati, Br Joseph Bailham, OP was ordained to the diaconate at the hands of Philip Egan, the Bishop of Portsmouth....
Preparing for Public Masses
Dear Friends, I hope things continue well for you all. I’m writing to let you know about a few things. Opening for Private Prayer We are now open for private...
Church Closed Saturday 4 July
A reminder that this coming Saturday (4 July) the church will not open for private prayer owing to the ordination of Br Joseph at 12noon. Please pray for Br Joseph...
Reopening of the Priory Church
Private Prayer The priory church will be open on Saturdays between 10am and 12noon. This change is to better facilitate the public celebration of Holy Mass. This has been made possible...
New Regent Announced
Following the Provincial Chapter of the English Province back in March, the provincial has now confirmed the appointment of the Very Revd Dr John O’Connor, OP as the Regent of...
New Vice-Regent Announced
The provincial has confirmed the appointment of Rev Dr Bruno Clifton OP as Vice-Regent of Blackfriars Hall and Studium. Fr Bruno entered the Order in 2002 and was ordained to...
The Bede Jarrett Scholarship for Women in Theology
Blackfriars Hall is offering a one-year scholarship of £15,000 per annum towards fees and maintenance, to a doctoral student in the Faculty of Theology and Religion. This award has been...
Happy Pentecost!
Dear Friends, I hope that you are all still safe and well, and that the confinement is a time not only of trial, but also of blessing and graces from...