Join us on Sunday, 30th November for our festive Christmas Fair! With early planning, we’re aiming to raise vital funds to help keep our churches warm throughout the winter season. To make this event a success, we are kindly asking for donations ahead of time. Starting now, you’ll find a collection box in […]
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Crafty Christingle
Join us on Sunday 14th December at 3.00pm in St Bernadette’s Social Centre for Crafty Christingle — a joyful afternoon of Christmas crafts for children and their families. Children are invited to come along with a parent or carer to create festive crafts in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If your […]
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Manchester Chorale Returns to St Bernadette’s
On Saturday 18th October 2025 at 3.00pm, St Bernadette’s Church will once again welcome the acclaimed Manchester Chorale for a special afternoon concert. This year, the choir will be joined by The Meltham Brass Band, bringing together voices and brass in a rich programme of Sacred, Classical, and Popular music. […]
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St Michael’s Hall Needs You!
For years, St Michael’s Hall has been a vibrant hub of our parish and community life – hosting events, welcoming user groups, and contributing greatly to parish income. It is not just a building; it is a place where people come together to share, grow, and build community. But behind […]
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Parish Pilgrimage to the Northern Saints: A Reflection
By Michael Zwierzanski I recently joined the parish on a pilgrimage to the Northern Saints – St. Bede, St. Aidan, St. Cuthbert – three ancient men who shaped the early Church in Britain. We travelled to where they once walked, and history came out of every stone. Ancient and modern […]
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Confirmed in Faith: A Joyful Celebration at St Bernadette’s
On Sunday 28 September, our parish community gathered in joyful celebration as 37 young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The ceremony was presided over by Rt Rev John Arnold, Bishop of Salford…
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St Bernadette’s PTA Launches Exciting Parents’ Lottery
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of St Bernadette’s Primary School has introduced a new fundraising initiative aimed at supporting school activities and resources – the Parents…
Read MoreA Brief History of Whitefield
Prior to the nineteenth century, Whitefield was only a hamlet housing hand-loom weavers, small tradesmen and farmers. The commonly held belief that Whitefield derived its name from the fields where white woollens were spread to be dried and bleached is somewhat doubtful as Whitefield had its name before the Flemings […]
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History of St. Michael’s
Early Days The foundations of St. Michael’s Parish, Hillock, under the auspices of Bishop Holland of Salford, were laid – in builder’s hut! Hillock was built in three phases and as each phase was completed the workmen’s hut moved on and so did the parish Masses, for it was indeed […]
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