This website serves the Catholic churches of St Mary’s, St John Bosco, and St Edward the Confessor within the Diocese of Nottingham.
It exists to support parish life, provide clear information, and offer faithful Catholic teaching for prayer, study, and formation.
Whether you are:
- a practising Catholic,
- returning to the faith,
- exploring Catholicism,
- or simply seeking a place of prayer and peace,
you are very welcome here.
Parish Life
At the heart of parish life is the celebration of the Holy Mass, where we worship God, hear His Word, and receive Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
Alongside the sacramental life of the Church, the parish communities support:
- prayer and devotion,
- catechesis and faith formation,
- children’s liturgy,
- pastoral care,
- charitable outreach,
- study and reflection,
- and opportunities for fellowship and community life.
You are warmly invited to explore the website at your own pace.
Staying Informed
You may subscribe to the website to receive notifications when new posts and resources are published.
The site includes:
- parish news and notices,
- the latest bulletin and calendar,
- diocesan and parish events,
- faith formation and study materials,
- homilies and reflections,
- and resources for prayer and Catholic life.
Parish Resources
The website also includes our:
- Parish Prayer Book,
- Newsletter,
- and information about Easy Fundraising and parish support.
Use of Texts and Sources
To support teaching, prayer, and study, this website makes careful use of Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Fathers of the Church, and other recognised Catholic sources.
Sacred Scripture
Scripture quotations are adapted from public-domain editions of:
- the Revised Standard Version (RSV, 1952/1971),
- and the Douay–Rheims Bible.
These are used freely for non-commercial, educational, pastoral, and catechetical purposes.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church are provided for study and reflection under fair dealing provisions within UK copyright law.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church © Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Used with acknowledgement.
Patristic and Classical Sources
Quotations from the Fathers of the Church and other classical Christian sources are drawn from recognised public-domain translations, including:
- Ante-Nicene Fathers,
- Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers,
- and other established public-domain collections.
Commentary and Study Materials
Commentary and study materials published on this website may be reproduced and shared freely for parish, educational, and catechetical use provided that:
- no charge is made,
- and this notice remains intact.
For permissions or other enquiries, please contact:
john.owens@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Website Support and Contact
If you notice broken links, technical issues, or errors on the website, please contact:
john.owens@dioceseofnottingham.uk
For privacy information, please see the Privacy and Cookies Policy.
Final Note
This website is offered as a support to parish life and Catholic faith formation.
It is not a substitute for the worship of the Church, the sacraments, or personal pastoral care, but a means of supporting them and helping people remain connected to parish life.
We hope this website helps you feel welcomed, informed, and supported in the Catholic faith.
May God bless you, and may Our Lady, St. John Bosco, and St. Edward the Confessor pray for us all.
St. Mary's, St. John Bosco and St. Edward's 