One Last time

Yesterdays Mass for Women Together in the Diocese of Lancaster was a very special one for Bishop Patrick as this was the Last time he would be Principal Celebrant at the Cathedral. The image to the right, however, is unique the Bishop is seated on this symbol of his authority for the last time. At the end of Mass the group presented the Bishop with a spiritual bouquet of Masses and with a green stole. They thanked him for his work and support during his time in Lancaster. And then, for the last time, Bishop Patrick was given his mitre and crozier at the throne ready for the blessing.
His retirement will be marked by the whole Diocese on Friday (please note: access to this Mass is strictly by ticket only), when Bishop Michael will be the principal celebrant at Mass in the Cathedral for the first time.
More information on the preparation of the 'Inauguration of Bishop Campbell's Ministry and Diocesan Farewell to Bishop O'Donoghue' can be found on the Cathedral blog

Last Week at the Desk

In exactly 1 week from now Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue will enter the Cathedral of St Peter, Lancaster and hand over the Diocese of Lancaster to Bishop Michael Campbell OSA.Bishop Patrick will this week be keeping to his usual busy schedule which includes Mass in the Cathedral tomorrow at 12:15 for Women Together in the Diocese of Lancaster (feel free to join him).

Women together in the Diocese of Lancaster

All Women in the Diocese are invited to meet on Saturday 25th April 2009, 12.15 p.m. at St Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster to celebrate a farewell Mass with Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue on this retirement from the Diocese.

A Buffet lunch will be provided in the Cathedral Social Centre. Lunch (£3) can be ordered by contacting one of the following numbers: Preston 01772 715495. Fylde 01253 733985 Cumbria 01524 61809.

The day will conclude with Reflections by Sister Michaela, a Bernardine Sister from Hyning Hall.