The Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury

13/09/2026

Here are some more Pilgrimage photos. With thanks to Stephen Goldsmith.

12/09/2026

Some photos of last Sunday's Glastonbury Diocesan Pilgrimage.

07/09/2026

Glastonbury Pilgrimage 2026 – “Mary, Mother of the Faithful”

Around a thousand pilgrims gathered in Glastonbury on Sunday 6th September for this year’s Glastonbury Pilgrimage, celebrated in warm sunshine throughout the day. Inspired by the Vatican’s recent doctrinal note Mater Populi Fidelis, the theme “Mary, Mother of the Faithful” reflected Mary’s closeness to the pilgrim People of God.

The day began with the Rosary in the Shrine Church, followed by the procession of the Statue of Our Lady of Glastonbury into the Abbey Grounds for veneration. Pilgrims spent time in silent adoration, received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and many joined the Youth Procession to Glastonbury Tor in memory of Blessed Richard Whiting and his companions.

During the morning and early afternoon, the Shrine’s Healing Team ministered to pilgrims, while others enjoyed the Abbey Grounds, visited the Repository stall, and shared refreshments and picnics in the sunshine.

In the afternoon, Bishop Bosco MacDonald led the Rosary Procession through the town, accompanied by clergy, civic dignitaries, the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, the Knights of St Columba, and ecumenical guests. The pilgrimage concluded with the Pilgrimage Mass in the Abbey Nave.

We extend our thanks to the Trustees and staff of Glastonbury Abbey, to our volunteers, and to all who supported this blessed day. Masses will be offered twice a year in the Shrine for the Intentions of the Patrons of the Pilgrimage.

17/07/2026

06/07/2026

Vespers this week

As Fr Mark is away, in lieu of evening Mass (Tuesday and Friday), he's given his blessing and guidance to come together for evening prayers.

If you are able, please join us for 6.00pm Vespers in St Mary's on Tuesday 14th July and on Friday 17th July.

Booklets for Vespers will be provided, and we will pray the Holy Rosary after Vespers.

Please note: there will be NO EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT during Evening Prayer.

All are welcome.

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Silent Adoration continues as usual every morning, Monday to Saturday, 7.00am to 9.00am.

(Please remember to keep mobile phones off or on silent mode.)

All are welcome.

03/07/2026

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
Mary – Mother of the Faithful
Sunday 6 September 2026

We look forward to welcoming pilgrims once again to Glastonbury for our annual Diocesan Pilgrimage, celebrated this year under the theme “Mary – Mother of the Faithful.”

The day begins in the Shrine Church, where we will pray the Rosary before the Statue of Our Lady of Glastonbury. The Statue will then be carried in procession into the Abbey Grounds. Confessions will be available in the Shrine during Exposition, and the Chapel of Healing Prayer will be open in the Abbey Grounds throughout the morning.

Pilgrims can visit the Shrine Repository tent for devotional items. You are warmly welcome to bring a picnic.

A youth procession to the Tor is planned for the morning.

In the early afternoon, we will gather for the Rosary Procession, making our way through the Abbey Grounds and down the High Street, returning for the Pilgrim Mass in the Nave of the Abbey Church, celebrated by Bishop Bosco.

May this day be one of grace, fellowship, and deep peace for all who come.

17/05/2026

Our Lady, crowned as Queen of the May, standing in honour beside the holy icons in the Shrine. May her intercession guide all who enter here into deeper faith, hope, and love.

23/04/2026

Churches Together in Glastonbury Pentecost Praise Service
We will gather once again in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey on Sunday 24th May for this year’s Pentecost Praise Service. The service begins at 3.00pm and all the churches of the town are warmly invited to come together in worship and celebration.
After the service, everyone is welcome to stay for a bring and share picnic in the Abbey grounds – a chance to enjoy fellowship, food, and the joy of Pentecost in community.
All welcome!

02/04/2026

Good Friday Walk of Witness, 3rd April.
This year a short ecumenical service will be held in the United Reformed Church, High Street, Glastonbury, at 10:00am. This will be followed by a walk of witness around the town carrying a cross. The walk will be in silence but will stop at various points for short prayers. The stops will be: Top of the High Street opposite the Methodist church, the War Memorial, the Abbey Gates, St Margaret’s Chapel, the Shrine of Lady of Glastonbury, St Benedict’s Church, the Market Cross and ending at St John’s Church. All welcome.