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Welcome to St. Mary Immaculate RC Church, Warwick
Welcome to our Parish Website. The Catholic Church of Saint Mary Immaculate is set in the middle of Warwick, England and is a long-established, thriving local church in the heart of Warwickshire. Our aim is to be an active church, friendly and keen to add to the community that we support. This website provides information which we hope you find of interest. It is continually developing and we hope, that over time, it will become a useful and informative site for parishioners, visitors and those wanting to find out more.
If you're new to the area, feel free to come along and join us. If you're just in the town for a bit, we'd be delighted to see you. There is a coffee morning which is held in the Parish Hall after the celebration of the 10.30 am Mass each Sunday. Why not join us for cup of tea and a chat!
Father E M Stewart, Parish Priest
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An Extended Welcome to all Visitors to our Parish
We extend a special welcome to all visitors to our church. There is a car park to the side of the church by the Parish Hall as well as plenty of adequate parking on the neighbouring roads. You are welcome to sit anywhere you choose and seats might only be resevered in the event of First Holy Communions or Confirmation. These are normally at the front of the church. Ushers are there to help. If you are are on holiday in Warwick may we take this opportunity to wish you a peaceful, relaxing and restful break. Do feel welcomed to join us for tea after the 10.30 am Mass in the Parish Hall.
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Download your FREE copy of the Papal Booklet
This Papal visit will be the most historic and during it Cardinal John Henry Newman will be declared "Blessed". The booklet states that Newman's motto was "Heart speaks unto heart" ... download your free copy here
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Pope Benedict's Visit to Cofton Park - 19 September 2010
The Parish has been allocated 42 places and to be fair to all it has been decided to start again with asking parishioners to complete an application form. These are very short and are available at the back of the church. Names will be put into a hat and pulled out. Couples/families are to fill in one form only indicating the number of people in that group. Points of departure are likely to be from Leamington, Kenilworth and Stratfords and times will be communicated when known. Please see the newsletter for further details.
A Prayer for the Papal Visit to the UK - God of truth and love, your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light to all who seek you with a sincere heart. As we strive with your grace to be faithful in word and deed, may we reflect the kindly light of Christ and offer a witness of hope and peace to all. We pray for Pope Benedict and look forward with joy to his forthcoming visit to our countries. May he be a witness to the unity and hope which is your will for all people. We make our prayer throught Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Mother of the Church - pray for us, St Andrew - pray for us, St George - pray for us, St David - pray for us
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150th Anniversary
In 1860, the actual opening was May 12 and on that occasion Bishop Ullathorne (at that time this was not an archdiocese) presided. "The weather on Tuesday morning (June 12 1860) was most unpropitious, heavy rain descending without intermission until noon ... Notwithstanding, however, the drenching rain, there was a large attendance of Catholics".
This book (Catholic Warwick: The Last 500 years), by Ruth Barbour, provides a history of Catholicism in and around Warwick. It makes for interesting reading. Hear more about the contents by listening to the radio interview on the "history and heritage" page.
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45 West Street, Warwick, CV34 6AB
Telephone No: (01926) 492913
The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity Number 234216.
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