THE PICKWICK PAPERS: Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Pack your picnic, secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with The Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time will be had by all! Belmont Abbey grounds, Saturday, 8th August at 7.00pm-9.30pm Tickets: adults £18, children (under 16yrs) £8 Box Ofice: 03306 600541 - www.bit.ly/Pickwick-Belmont
HORIZONS OF HOPE TALK: “How to be Human in the Age of A.I.” An introduction to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical 'Magniica Humanitas’ led by Austen Ivereigh. Join us for an engaging introduction to this landmark document. Saturday, 11th July 10.00am – 12.30pm in The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey.
WALSINGHAM ROSARY FOR PEACE: Takes place on the first Tuesday of the month in the Abbey Church. Everyone is welcome to 21, Woodfield Gardens, Belmont for tea afterwards. The next meeting is Tuesday, 7th July at 3.00pm.
THE PICKWICK PAPERS: Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Pack your picnic, secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with The Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time will be had by all! Belmont Abbey grounds, Saturday, 8th August at 7.00pm-9.30pm Tickets: adults £18, children (under 16yrs) £8 Box Ofice: 03306 600541 - www.bit.ly/Pickwick-Belmont
HORIZONS OF HOPE TALK: “How to be Human in the Age of A.I.” An introduction to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical 'Magniica Humanitas’ led by Austen Ivereigh. Join us for an engaging introduction to this landmark document. Saturday, 11th July 10.00am – 12.30pm in The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey.
WALSINGHAM ROSARY FOR PEACE: Takes place on the first Tuesday of the month in the Abbey Church. Everyone is welcome to 21, Woodfield Gardens, Belmont for tea afterwards. The next meeting is Tuesday, 7th July at 3.00pm.
REQUEST FOR READERS: We are looking for additional readers to read at Holy Mass, both Sundays and weekdays especially at the 4pm Vigil Mass. If you would like to be involved in this ministry then please contact Fr Augustine or Michael Hall at mjhall1948@outlook.com.
DOWNSIDE ABBEY FESTIVAL 2026: A series of concerts this Summer in the magnificent setting of Downside Abbey, 16th-19th July. Artists include David Bednall and the Bristol Brass Consort, the Choir of St Mary’s, Wimbledon and the Tenebrae Associate Artists. The highlight of the four-day festival will be a ‘Come and Sing’, directed by Sir John Rutter. Tours of the Abbey Church will take place and there will be an opportunity to see the exhibition ‘Everyday Lives’. More information is available at: https://www.downsideabbey.co.uk/downside-abbey-festival-2026/
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Fr Patrick Lobo is the Catholic Chaplain who makes regular visits. If you or a loved one wants him to visit while in hospital please let him know. Telephone: #07922 323603. In an emergency, or if Fr Patrick is unavailable, please contact Fr Augustine on the parish telephone number. He is always happy to visit.
PARISH GARDEN FETE: Our Fete is only a few weeks away (Saturday, 20th June, 2pm)! Books of raffle tickets are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We particularly need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall!. TOMATO PLANTS: Anthea has been growing tomato plants for the fete but they are ready to sell from next weekend. Varieties include Nello's Plum, American Heritage Stone Ridge and Burmese Sour.
Dear friends in Christ, You will have noticed that the sound system is up and running again. Thankfully, it did not take the engineers too long to replace the faulty mixer and reprogram the new one. There may still need to be some tweaks done here and there with the different levels. There should be a loop system present for those who use hearing aids; I would be grateful to hear from those who use the loop system if it is functioning correctly. It is with great sadness that I announce the news of the death of Abbot Charles, the 10th Abbot of Downside, who died last Saturday night (27th June). Abbot Charles arrived with the rest of his brethren here at Belmont in July last year but soon declined to the point where he was resident at Hampton Grange Nursing Home, where he died. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. His Requiem Mass will take place here at Belmont Abbey on Thursday, 16th July at 2.30pm. His body will be taken to Downside Abbey to be buried. Next Saturday, to coincide with the feast of St Benedict, the Parish of St Benedict’s, Stratton on the Fosse (the Parish Church next to Downside Abbey) will be visiting Belmont Abbey and the Downside brethren. They will also be present at the 4.00pm Vigil Mass. Hopefully this will be the start of a ‘twinning’ of sorts between our two parishes who share a monastic heritage. Next weekend we celebrate Sea Sunday. Where churches around the world come together to pray for seafarers and fishers and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives. There will be a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris (formerly the Apostleship of the Sea).
THE PICKWICK PAPERS: Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Pack your picnic, secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with The Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time will be had by all! Belmont Abbey grounds, Saturday, 8th August at 7.00pm-9.30pm Tickets: adults £18, children (under 16yrs) £8 Box Ofice: 03306 600541 - www.bit.ly/Pickwick-Belmont
HORIZONS OF HOPE TALK: “How to be Human in the Age of A.I.” An introduction to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical 'Magniica Humanitas’ led by Austen Ivereigh. Join us for an engaging introduction to this landmark document. Saturday, 11th July 10.00am – 12.30pm in The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey.
WALSINGHAM ROSARY FOR PEACE: Takes place on the first Tuesday of the month in the Abbey Church. Everyone is welcome to 21, Woodfield Gardens, Belmont for tea afterwards. The next meeting is Tuesday, 7th July at 3.00pm.
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REQUEST FOR READERS: We are looking for additional readers to read at Holy Mass, both Sundays and weekdays especially at the 4pm Vigil Mass. If you would like to be involved in this ministry then please contact Fr Augustine or Michael Hall at mjhall1948@outlook.com.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Fr Patrick Lobo is the Catholic Chaplain who makes regular visits. If you or a loved one wants him to visit while in hospital please let him know. Telephone: #07922 323603. In an emergency, or if Fr Patrick is unavailable, please contact Fr Augustine on the parish telephone number. He is always happy to visit.
NEEDLE NEEDS: Help is needed, initially for some napkin-hemming for the Monk’s Refectory. If you are able to help please contact either Fr Augustine, Fr Patrick or Fr Christopher.
Dear friends in Christ, You will have noticed that the sound system is up and running again. Thankfully, it did not take the engineers too long to replace the faulty mixer and reprogram the new one. There may still need to be some tweaks done here and there with the different levels. There should be a loop system present for those who use hearing aids; I would be grateful to hear from those who use the loop system if it is functioning correctly. It is with great sadness that I announce the news of the death of Abbot Charles, the 10th Abbot of Downside, who died last Saturday night (27th June). Abbot Charles arrived with the rest of his brethren here at Belmont in July last year but soon declined to the point where he was resident at Hampton Grange Nursing Home, where he died. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. His Requiem Mass will take place here at Belmont Abbey on Thursday, 16th July at 2.30pm. His body will be taken to Downside Abbey to be buried. Next Saturday, to coincide with the feast of St Benedict, the Parish of St Benedict’s, Stratton on the Fosse (the Parish Church next to Downside Abbey) will be visiting Belmont Abbey and the Downside brethren. They will also be present at the 4.00pm Vigil Mass. Hopefully this will be the start of a ‘twinning’ of sorts between our two parishes who share a monastic heritage. Next weekend we celebrate Sea Sunday. Where churches around the world come together to pray for seafarers and fishers and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives. There will be a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris (formerly the Apostleship of the Sea).
Dear friends in Christ, You will have noticed that the sound system is up and running again. Thankfully, it did not take the engineers too long to replace the faulty mixer and reprogram the new one. There may still need to be some tweaks done here and there with the different levels. There should be a loop system present for those who use hearing aids; I would be grateful to hear from those who use the loop system if it is functioning correctly. It is with great sadness that I announce the news of the death of Abbot Charles, the 10th Abbot of Downside, who died last Saturday night (27th June). Abbot Charles arrived with the rest of his brethren here at Belmont in July last year but soon declined to the point where he was resident at Hampton Grange Nursing Home, where he died. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. His Requiem Mass will take place here at Belmont Abbey on Thursday, 16th July at 2.30pm. His body will be taken to Downside Abbey to be buried. Next Saturday, to coincide with the feast of St Benedict, the Parish of St Benedict’s, Stratton on the Fosse (the Parish Church next to Downside Abbey) will be visiting Belmont Abbey and the Downside brethren. They will also be present at the 4.00pm Vigil Mass. Hopefully this will be the start of a ‘twinning’ of sorts between our two parishes who share a monastic heritage. Next weekend we celebrate Sea Sunday. Where churches around the world come together to pray for seafarers and fishers and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives. There will be a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris (formerly the Apostleship of the Sea).
27th-28th June 2026 Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) have been invited to run a mission throughout the Archdiocese. They are a Canadian based Catholic movement raising up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders with the aim to evangelise the world one person at a time. Two events which are taking place in Hereford are: • ‘Learning to Pray’ taking place at Belmont Abbey on 27th June 2026. This is a day for everyone interested in deepening their prayer life, led by the CCO founder, Andre Regnier. • Parish Evangelisation Day at St Francis Xavier’s, Hereford on 28th June 2026. A day of formation and evangelisation for those in Herefordshire. The video below offers a glimpse into the successful evangelisation efforts they have been engaged in.
THE BIBLE: MYTH OR HISTORY?: A free illustrated lecture series in Biblical Archaeology with David Rohl. Session 5 - Kadesh-Barnea - The location of Kadesh-Barnea. Aaron’s tomb on Mount Hor. The journey to Abel-Shittim. The death of Moses on Mount Nebo. Saturday, 11th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm, location within Belmont Abbey to be conirmed. Free parking, Free entry. Monthly lectures on the second Saturday of each month.
LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
LE VOCI LADIES CHOIR & CANTAMUS GIRLS CHOIR: Present an evening of song in aid of Yeleni Therapy and Support, a local charity. In Belmont Abbey on Saturday, 27th June at 7.00pm. Tickets are £12 for Adults, £5 for Students and under 16s go free. Tickets are available at: levocicantamus.eventbrite.com or on the door.
Corpus Christi Vespers and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Sun 7th Jun 5:55pm - 7:00pm Experience the serene beauty of the Corpus Christi Vespers and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament with the monks of Belmont Abbey. The evening begins with solemn prayers in the Abbey Church, followed by a prayerful procession through the monastery gardens, accompanied by hymns, incense, and Benediction, witnessing Christ’s presence within His community. 5.55pm at Belmont Abbey Church, Hereford, HR2 9RZ No need to book.
27th-28th June 2026 Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) have been invited to run a mission throughout the Archdiocese. They are a Canadian based Catholic movement raising up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders with the aim to evangelise the world one person at a time. Two events which are taking place in Hereford are: • ‘Learning to Pray’ taking place at Belmont Abbey on 27th June 2026. This is a day for everyone interested in deepening their prayer life, led by the CCO founder, Andre Regnier. • Parish Evangelisation Day at St Francis Xavier’s, Hereford on 28th June 2026. A day of formation and evangelisation for those in Herefordshire. The video below offers a glimpse into the successful evangelisation efforts they have been engaged in.
HEALING SERVICE: 5th June 2026 -- The monthly Service of prayers for healing next takes place in the Abbey Church at 6.45pm on Friday, 5th June led by Fr Michael Clothier from the Community of Saint Gregory the Great. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions will be available. All are most welcome.
THE BIBLE: MYTH OR HISTORY?: A free illustrated lecture series in Biblical Archaeology with David Rohl. Session 5 - Kadesh-Barnea - The location of Kadesh-Barnea. Aaron’s tomb on Mount Hor. The journey to Abel-Shittim. The death of Moses on Mount Nebo. Saturday, 11th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm, location within Belmont Abbey to be conirmed. Free parking, Free entry. Monthly lectures on the second Saturday of each month.
