​​​Wednesday 16 April at 1200 - Bishopric Chrism Mass Cathedral of St Michael and St George Aldershot

The annual Chrism Mass brings together the Bishop, priests, deacons, and lay people of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force to celebrate the blessing of the oils of catechumens, chrism, and the sick.  The chaplains will renew their priestly vows and commitment in front of the people.  All are very welcome to attend.  Further details from diane.restall654@mod.gov.uk.

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Saturday 19 to Saturday 26 April - HCPT Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Bishop Paul and HCPT groups from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF will be in Lourdes for the annual life-changing pilgrimage holiday.  Disadvantaged and disabled children from military families will be supported by Armed Forces personnel and chaplains who act as volunteer helpers.

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15 to 19 May International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Bishop Paul, military chaplains, and serving personnel from across the world will gather in Lourdes for the IMP.  If you are interested in attending please contact your military chaplain or the Pilgrimage Organiser, Fr Nick Gosnell stmichael.stgeorge@live.co.uk.

 

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Sunday 13 July Annual Naval Mass at 1000 at St John's Catholic Cathedral, Portsmouth 

Sunday 20 July Annual Naval Mass at 1000 at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, Plymouth

All very welcome to attend the annual Masses for the Royal Naval Community.  Please contact ian.crabtree277@mod.gov.uk for further information.

 

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Thursday 9 October at 1400 at the Central Church of the RAF, St Clement Danes, London - the annual Mass for the RAF

Join with Bishop Paul, RAF Chaplains and serving personnel to celebrate Holy Mass for those who serve the RAF.  All welcome.  Refreshments served after Mass.  For further information please contact jeremy.wynne109@mod.gov.uk.

 

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Thursday 9 October at the RAF Club in London - Annual Dinner of the RAF Principal Roman Catholic Chaplain

Attendance by invite only.  For further information please contact jeremy.wynne109@mod.gov.uk.

 

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Sunday 10 November at 1000 at Westminster Cathedral - Solemn Mass of Remembrance 

A solemn Mass of Remembrance takes place with the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster presiding.  All are very welcome to attend with military personnel invited to wear dress uniform with medals.  For further information please contact jeremy.wynne109@mod.gov.uk.

 

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Armed Forces Retreats in 2025

10 to 13 Jun at Douai Abbey, near Reading

13 to 16 Oct at St Beuno's, North Wales

10 to 13 Nov at Ampleforth Abbey, North Yorkshire

 

For further information please contact jeremy.wynne109@mod.gov.uk.

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