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Submitted by R Pickett on Mon, 21/04/2025 - 09:28

His Holiness Pope Francis RIP

The members of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales join their fellow Catholics around the world in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

The Latin Mass Society customarily arranges a Requiem Mass and a Mass Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice upon the death of the Pope.

A traditional Sung Requiem Mass will be offered for the late Pontiff at Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane, in London, on Monday 21 April 2025 at 6.30 pm. The Mass will be sung by the Southwell Consort to Palestrina’s setting Missa pro Defunctis.

Submitted by R Pickett on Thu, 17/04/2025 - 16:52

The Holy Cross Pilgrimage begins in London on Good Friday

Holy Cross Pilgrimage 2025: A Journey of Faith Across England and Wales

Throughout the Jubilee Year 2025, the Holy Cross Pilgrimage will carry a relic of the True Cross to churches across England and Wales, offering the faithful an opportunity for veneration and prayer.

Submitted by LouisaDawes on Wed, 02/04/2025 - 16:04

Guild of St Clare Sponsorship for the Royal School of Needlework, 2025

The Royal School of Needlework is one of the world's great centres of expertise keeping alive the tradition of hand embroidery. They do work for museums and the Royal Family, and they teach new generations of students.

Submitted by R Pickett on Tue, 01/04/2025 - 16:00

The Sacred Triduum 2025

Traditional celebrations of the Sacred Triduum for 2025 will take place at churches accross England & Wales.

LMS members are able to access online listings of Triduum services here.

PLEASE NOTE The times of the Canning Town Triduum have changed. See the listings linked above or contaact the LMS office for details: 020 7404 7284 | [email protected].

Submitted by R Pickett on Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:40

Visit the LMS Online Shop for Easter Cards and more

The LMS Online Shop is now stocked with Easter Cards and a wide range of books for Lent and Eastertide.

Submitted by R Pickett on Sat, 01/03/2025 - 20:57

Chartres Pilgrimage 2025 - Booking Open & LMS Bursaries for Young Adults

Booking is now open for the 43rd annual Chartres Pilgrimage, which is taking place over the Whitsun weekend, 7 to 9 June 2025. This traditional pilgrimage has grown year on year with 18,000 pilgrims undertaking the 70-mile walk in 2024. The pilgrimage is organised by Notre-Dame de Chrétienté. You can see further information and register with the United Kingdom Chapter at ChartresUK or the Scottish Chapter at Chartres

Submitted by R Pickett on Wed, 26/02/2025 - 19:28

Vacancy: LMS Communications Officer

The Latin Mass Society is recruiting a Communications Officer to advance its mission. The role includes promoting membership and events and raising the charity’s profile as well as managing social media and engaging with journalists and influencers. Key tasks involve producing content and developing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media, and video production. The role is primarily remote, with some onsite meetings and events.

Salary: £8,320 per annum
Freelance role averaging 10 hours per week

Submitted by R Pickett on Wed, 26/02/2025 - 16:21

LMS Walsingham Pilgrimage 2025

Booking is now open for the Latin Mass Society’s annual walking pilgrimage from Ely to Walsingham, which will take place from Thursday, 21 August, to Sunday, 24 August 2025. Inspired by the great Catholic walking pilgrimages, such as the Chartres Pilgrimage in France, this journey is an act of prayer, penance, and devotion to Our Lady. Each day will include High Mass in the Traditional Roman Rite, along with spiritual reflections, devotions, and hymn singing as pilgrims make their way to England’s historic Marian shrine.

Submitted by R Pickett on Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:54

Spring edition of Mass of Ages published

The Spring 2025 edition of Mass of Ages has now been published.

DOWNLOAD A COPY HERE.

This edition contains special coverage of the Latin Mass Society's sixtieth anniversary celebrations:

Submitted by Portia Berry-Kilby on Mon, 10/02/2025 - 06:48

Spring Iota Unum talks confirmed

We are pleased to share three confirmed talks for the Spring term of Iota Unum.