Baptism Preparation

Parents wishing to have their child baptised in the Catholic Church need to attend baptism course.   Please complete a form which is available at the back of both churches or ask for more details.

First Communion Preparation

Children are normally aged around 8 years for first confession and the reception of first communion – the course takes several weeks. There are courses in New Mills and Marple Bridge.
Contact us for more details

Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation normally takes place between the ages of 11 and 16 years. It is the time when young people make the decision on their own to wish to become a full member of the Catholic Church. For adults wishing to be received into the Church, first confession and communion is followed by confirmation and one course serves both. purposes.

Contact us for further details

Marriage Preparation

For couples wishing to be married in the Catholic Church

Contact the parish office by phone or email

  • SERVICES & EVENTS 15th March week
  • Mass Sat 16:00 MB Sun 09:30 NM 11:30 MB
  • 2nd collection for Easter Flowers NM
  • Mass 10:00 Tue & Thu NM & Wed & Fri MB
  • Wed 18th 14:00 St Patricks Day social NM
  • Thu 19th 11:00 Mary Chadwick Burial NM
  • Fri 20th 14:00 St Patricks Day social MB
  • Fri 20th 18:00 Stations of the Cross NM
  • Sun 22nd 12:30 Nancy Bebbington Baptism MB
  • Mon 23rd Mar schools pilgrim walk -NM>MB
  • Holy Week services are on ‘Mass times’ page
  • See bulletin for details of all events
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