Pauline-UK

24/08/2026

Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is traditionally identified with Nathanael, whom Philip brought to meet Jesus. Nathanael recognized Christ as the Son of God and became His devoted disciple.

Bartholomew is believed to have preached the Gospel in various regions such as India, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Armenia, although the details are not certain.

According to longstanding tradition, he was martyred for his faith, possibly by being flayed alive and then beheaded or crucified. For this reason, Christian art often depicts him holding a knife or his own skin.

Saint Bartholomew, pray for us.

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

Mary, as the mother of Jesus Christ, holds a sovereign royal title in Heaven as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Rooted in ancient Christian tradition and biblical imagery, such as the Davidic tradition where the king's mother held royal authority (gebirah) and the vision of the crowned woman in Revelation 12, the title highlights Mary's unique role in humanity's redemption story and her close union with Christ.

Pope Pius XII formally instituted the feast day of the Queenship of Mary in 1954 through the encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam, establishing it to be celebrated annually on August 22, exactly one week after the Feast of the Assumption. The title emphasizes her role as an advocate and Queen Mother who intercedes for humanity rather than ruling as an independent monarch.

19/08/2026

Fr Marc will launch his first book, ‘Faith & Football’, on Friday 11th September after the 12.05 Mass in Newcastle. All are welcome!

15/08/2026

The Solemnity of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a major Catholic feast day celebrated on August 15th. It honors the belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life on earth, this is an infallible dogma defined by Pope Pius XII on November 1st, 1950, in the apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus.

In the Apostles Creed we profess our faith in the ‘Resurrection of the body’ and in ‘life everlasting’. This is the ultimate goal and meaning of our life’s journey. This promise of faith is already accomplished in Mary, who is the ‘sign of sure hope and comfort’.The fact that Mary has already been assumed into heaven is a reason to celebrate, to rejoice, to hope in the ‘already and the not yet’. One of God's creatures, Mary, is already in heaven. With her, and like her, we too, who are God’s creatures, will one day be there too.

Source: Franciscan Media & Vatican News

Blessed Virgin Mary pray for us.✨️

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

Welcome to episode 1 of our book centre tour!!

What's your favourite bible?

12/08/2026

Back to School!!

As we reach the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year we are preparing something special for parents and children alike.

With the NEW mytery book bundles we have curated storybooks, activity books and extra little gifts especially for you and your child to enjoy this next school year rooted in joy and faith.

Only available in Liverpool store, but you can also order them through our phone and email.

Ready for a fun school year?