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The Community would like to thank everyone who joined us today to celebrate as Br Patrick made his profession of Solemn vows. We were delighted to welcome brothers from Mucknell Abbey, and were thankful to the College staff and students who joined us during their vacation time. With a glad heart we welcome Br Patrick […]

Today marks the Community’s Foundation Day (the Feast Day of St James, 25 July), and is also the end of our period in Chapter. We give thanks to God for the blessings received during this time. Further to Chapter the Community is delighted to announce that Br Patrick Souter CR will be making his solemn […]

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for Festival Day on Saturday 6 July. We were delighted to welcome so many friends and supporters, who travelled from near and far, to enjoy the day with us. We would like to thank our special guest Barbara Keal, who joined us with The Coat of […]

Fr John competed in the Northern Ireland Masters Track and Field Championship at Mary Peter’s Track, on Saturday 29 June. Fr John won three medals in the over 80’s, 100-Silver, 200-Gold and 400-Gold! George (Fr John’s brother) won two medals in the over 70’s, Javelin-Gold, and 400 metres-Silver. Well done Fr John and George!

Last month the Community and a packed church of attendees were treated to a wonderful day of readings, reflections and discussion on the 14th Century anchoress and author of Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich, led by Dr Claire Gilbert, long-time friend of the Community and the author of the novel I, Julian. The day […]

A patchwork coat full of emotion will be on display in Mirfield on CR Festival Day, Saturday 6 July 2024. The Coat of Hopes is an extraordinary community-created patchwork coat made up of over 600 blanket patches. The project is led by artist Barbara Keal, and the coat is on display at Bradford Cathedral until […]

It seems like ages since I have written for this website, and indeed it is ages! Since I was accepted for ordination training last June, life has felt pretty relentless – though remains full of God’s goodness. I am studying for a Masters’ degree in theology and ministry at Cranmer Hall; a real further privilege […]

This year the College bids farewell to four students. Three will be ordained in the dioceses of Chichester, Southwark and Peterborough and one will defer in order to be ordained next year alongside his wife. They all leave Mirfield with our prayers and good wishes. We anticipate being joined by rather more than four new […]

This week is National Volunteers’ Week, a time to recognise, celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work. Meet Michael!Michael began his volunteering journey with the Community around 20 years ago, and can often be found mowing and tending to the lawns and gardens. Michael is a valued member of the grounds […]

Happiest of birthdays to our brother Fr Antony Grant who turned 90 today! Here he is with his carer Jen, enjoying a welcome slice of cake, for which we thank our chef Catherine. We give thanks to God for Antony’s service to the religious life and his fellowship with us in the mystery of the […]