Events

Wednesday, 16th April 2025 - 12am - 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.

Further details can be found by making enquiries on: 01252 348234 or Diane.restall654@mod.gov.uk

Sunday, 6th April 2025 - Annual Mass Royal Air Force - Cathedral of St Michael and St George Aldershot

All are warmly invited to attend the 2024 Annual Masses for the Royal Air Force. Join with Bishop Paul, the Principal Roman Catholic Chaplain of the RAF, and other military chaplains, in fellowship and fraternity. Refreshments will follow the Mass.

15th - 19th May 2025 - Lourdes 2025

The UK Contingent will depart for the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes on Thursday 15th May 2025, returning on Monday 19th May 2025. Serving personnel may obtain details from their Military Chaplain or from the Pilgrimage Organiser: Father Nick Gosnell, Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hants GU11 2BY, Tel: 01252 315042. The travel agents are Tangney Tours, Pilgrim House, Station Road, Borough Green, Kent TN15 8AF (01732 886666)

Thursday, 9th October 2025 - Annual Mass Royal Air Force - Cathedral of St Michael and St George Aldershot

Remembrance Sunday, Solemn High Requiem Mass - Westminster Cathedral, 10 am - Remembrance Sunday

A large contingent of officers and servicemen and women from the three services are always present, in uniform, and the homily is given by a serving Chaplain. Rows are reserved for retired members of the Services and their families to sit near the front of the cathedral, immediately behind the serving contingents, and all are welcome. Medals should be worn by those attending.