✨ Celebrating 47 years of sacramental grace! ✨ On this day in 1978, Bishop Patrick was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Birmingham in St. Mary’s Church, Buncrana, Ireland. From Buncrana, to Birmingham to Nottingham- his ministry has been a blessing to many people and communities.🌿🌿 Priests are chosen by God to share in Christ’s sacred ministry, nourishing us with His Word and strengthening us through the sacraments. This sacred office, rooted in Christ's own priesthood, makes them indispensable servants of God's people. 🤍 Let us pray in gratitude for Bishop Patrick's vocation, the vocations of all our priests and let us pray for more vocations in our Diocese 🙏🙏 If you feel God’s call to serve Him and His Church as a priest, or know a young man who might make a great priest, why not reach out to Fr Neil Peoples, at our Vocations Office for an informal chat: vocations@dioceseofnottingham.uk Your "yes" can change the world! 🌟💫 (fb)

Pilgrims who journeyed to Lourdes last week reunited this afternoon at St. Mary’s Church, Derby! 💐 It was a beautiful gathering, filled with shared memories and spiritual reflection. Bishop Patrick celebrated a wonderful Mass, bringing everyone together in prayer and thanksgiving. 🙏 Following Mass, there was a lovely time for refreshments and heartfelt conversations, as pilgrims recounted the cherished moments and graces received during their pilgrimage to Lourdes. What a blessed reunion! ✨✨ (fb)