THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
Sunday 8th March 2026
Announcements
Current Vacancies within the Catholic Diocese of Northampton: https://northamptondiocese.org/jobs
Stop assisted suicide - further action needed!
Please take 30 seconds to stop assisted suicide from being forced into law. Right To Life UK has made an EasyAction tool to email your MP asking them to oppose attempts to force assisted suicide into law by bypassing the House of Lords.
Please visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASCommons2026 to ask your MP to oppose forcing the assisted suicide Bill into law.
Come and See – Discernment Day for Men
Are you a man who is wondering whether God may be calling you to the priesthood?
The Diocese warmly invites you to “Come and See” — a day of prayer, reflection, and questions for men who are thinking about or discerning a vocation to the priesthood.
Date: Saturday 28th March, 2026
Programme: A day including prayer, reflection, input on priestly vocation, and an open Q&A
Who is it for? Men who are exploring, questioning, or discerning a call to the priesthood
Where? Our Lady of Christian and St Lawrence, Olney
This day offers a relaxed and supportive opportunity to reflect on God’s call, to learn more about priestly life, and to ask honest questions in a prayerful setting.
To register your interest or for more information, please contact:
Fr Pius
📧 vocationsdirector@northamptondiocese.org
📞 01753 523147
Lent Resources
Bringing together a wide range of Lenten resources to support both groups and individuals on their journey through this sacred season, our Lent resources page on the diocesan website is now live.
Whether you are looking for prayer materials, reflections, or practical ideas for fasting and almsgiving, these resources are designed to help deepen faith and encourage spiritual renewal throughout Lent.
All materials are offered to support parishes, families and individuals across the diocese as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter.
Diocesan Mission Conference 2026
Saturday 14th March 10.30am–4.00pm, at Sacred Heart Church,
5 Beaudesert, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HZ
More information here:
CAFOD Online Donations
Donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.
