Churchdown Prepares for the Papal Visit

21 August 2010
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour parish hall
Address: Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 1HU
Time: 10.30 am

Parish preparations for the Holy Father’s historic visit are well under way in our Churchdown parish.  The community at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour have organised events to help local people prepare for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI.

Churchdown’s Parish Priest Father Kevin Hennessey said: “Please do come along - everyone is welcome.

“On Saturday 21 August at 10.30 am there will be discussion in our parish hall about the papal visit to help us to think and prepare how to answer questions people may ask us. Clearly the Catholic Church will be big news as we look forward to welcoming Pope Benedict XVI, and I think we should be asking ourselves: ‘What would be your response if asked about your faith?’
 
“Also, on Tuesday 31 August at 7.30 pm Father Michael McAndrew, the Clifton Diocese Papal Visit Coordinator, will give a talk about the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI.  Jim Padden will also give a presentation about Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be beatified by Pope Benedict during Mass in Cofton Park, Birmingham on Sunday 19 September. This meeting will be in St Mary’s School on Cheltenham Road East in Churchdown.”

Father Michael McAndrew said: “I’m looking forward to visiting Churchdown and meeting people there as we prepare together to welcome the Holy Father to our countries next month.”

You can find out more about the Churchdown preparation by calling Father Kevin on 01452 713254.