On the 5th June 2026, our Salesian brothers and youth animators hosted the parish’s second faith formation. The theme, ‘Creation’, invited our young people to explore the origins of the world through the Book of Genesis and also the Big Bang Theory. This sparked many insightful reflections and thought-provoking discussions...

On Friday 15th May 2026  at 7.00pm we gathered in our parish hall not only to play games and share meals. We also lived out something Mary understood perfectly; “that hearts connect before words do.” Before Jesus ever said a word, she was the first to look him in the...

On the 1st May 2026, our Salesian brothers and youth animators hosted the parish’s first faith formation – beginning the new month on a strong and joyful note. After months of prayer, preparation and their generous collaboration, our young brothers and sisters from years 7-10 gathered together in the OLSD...

The first formation meeting for potential Salesian Youth Animators was held on 7th March 2026.  It was a success –  four 17-year-olds, two youths in their twenties and two adults (parents) came along. The session featured: Fr Nick Harden who shared his personal life experience as a vulnerable youth navigating...

Fr Pat Sherlock has a nephew, Martin, who is a gifted poet, songwriter and guitarist. In his younger days, Martin collected a number of electric and acoustic guitars for himself and his friends to play. Unfortunately, a long-term health issue means that he can no longer use these instruments, and they have...

On Saturday 15 March, the OLSD Youth Ministry organised for 26 individuals of all ages, to attend OVO Arena Wembley, to take part in the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation’s ‘Flame’. Attended by 10,800 people from all over the country, as well as individuals from Austria and Ukraine, a wonderful day...