20th July 2025

A few weeks ago, Bishop Patrick wished to acknowledge the contribution of various people in the parish by presenting them with the diocesan medal. Two parishioners, Ann and Sister Barbara were unable to receive their medals as they both happened to be on their holidays.

Today at the 9:00am Mass at St John's, Ann was presented with the St Hugh of Lincoln diocesan medal for her years of service as sacristan at St John's. The medal was presented by Sister Dorothy Paul, Parish Sister.

Ann has also been the treasurer and a trustee of the Friends of St John's charity, as well as baking arguably the best Bakewell Tarts this side of the country.

Congratulations to Ann and Sister Barbara.

You can watch the short presentation on the parish YouTube channel which starts at about 53 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/live/G8lML7hTOfc?si=zbAdQDOmdg9bzfzW