RC Parish of St Michael & St Bernadette

How do we live out the Resurrection in our daily lives? In his Easter homily, Fr. Steven spoke deeply to the heart of our faith – encountering the Risen Lord at home and in our everyday moments. These key quotes capture the heart of his message. On the Darkness of […]

Easter is a time of great joy, and this year our parish family has felt that joy in an even fuller way as six of our parishioners became new members of the Church, receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist during the Easter Vigil – a truly wonderful […]

“The cross speaks to us of God’s saving love for all people, for all time!” These words from Fr Steven captured the heart of our Good Friday Walk of Witness with our friends from Whitefield Methodist Church. Walking in silent reflection, we carried the Cross from Elms Street to St […]

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Parish Easter Egg Raffle! It was a wonderful success, and your kindness has truly made a difference. We are incredibly grateful to our Parish Family Group, who took the lead on every detail – from donating the beautiful prizes to coordinating […]

In keeping with the historic custom of praying for those in civic leadership, the Mayor of Bury, Cllr Noel Bayley, led a delegation of local officials to his home parish of St Michael’s on Sunday, 8 March. The Civic Mass served as a powerful reminder of the link between our […]

This Easter will be a particularly joyful occasion for our parish as six parishioners will be received into full communion with the Church during our Easter Vigil. They will receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist — marking a beautiful new chapter in their faith journey. Their reception follows […]

Join us for the Celebration of the Easter Triduum – the most solemn and beautiful moment of the liturgical year. These three days are a single, continuous celebration of Christ’s Paschal Mystery, inviting us to walk with Him from the Upper Room to the Glory of the Resurrection. Below is […]

This Lent, the St Vincent de Paul Society is once again inviting parishioners to take part in the “One Item for Lent” appeal. We are asking everyone, if they are able, to donate one good‑quality, pre‑loved item to support the work of the SVP. All donated items will be taken […]