April 2026

Holy Week at St Bernadette’s encompasses a unique 3-day experience in the form of the Triduum. This solemn Lenten devotion, which begins on Maundy Thursday and culminates in the Easter celebration, offers a unique opportunity to enter more fully into the spirit of Lent.  This year’s Easter Vigil included the reception of 9 new members […]

In preparation for the celebration of Easter, we reproduce this extract from the homily of Pope Benedict XVI at the Easter Vigil in 2007. The Holy Father takes the words of the Introit verse for Easter Day, “Resurrexi et adhuc tecum sum … I arose, and am still with you”, words which the Church puts on