I have the opportunity of a quiet morning. I have my notes for the conferences and there is time to explore the campus a little, under a perfect blue sky. There is plenty going on, even without the students in residence. As I walked around some of...
On 7 January a buzz of excitement spread across St Margaret Clitherow Primary School, Stevenage, as the first school pilgrims walked through their newly blessed Door of Mercy.
Since 8 December, pupils and staff have been busy designing and prepar...
St Joseph's hospice chapel was built in 1932. It was designed to serve as a bridge between the Convent of the Religious Sisters of Charity (who founded the establishment) and the hospice. It is a bright, peaceful place and many people wander in ...
When you walk towards the hospice you will notice a statue of Our Lady standing on an outside balcony. Her posture is one of prayer, almost as if she has been praying that you will visit.
The name of the hospice is that of Our Lady's husband, S...
Pilgrims were woken by the sun rising on Sunday morning, many were surprised to have slept so well (perhaps we have the 10 mile walk to thank!) and others had enjoyed spending the night talking with others about their experiences of World Youth Da...