CORPUS
CHRISTI
TONBRIDGE

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Welcome to the website of the Parish of Corpus Christi & St. Justus, Tonbridge which is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark and the Deanery of Tunbridge Wells. Our parish is a friendly parish with a strong sense of shared values and community support. It offers many activities, details of which can be found on this site, and the weekly newsletter provides information on current and future events.

We are very proud of our Parish Primary School, St. Margaret Clitherow which is a vital part of our parish community. We are keen to welcome new members and people who are thinking about coming back to church. If you would like to know more about the Parish, please visit our website further or contact the parish office during office hours on 01732 353984 or email: tonbridge@rcaos.org.uk.

GOD BLESS
Fr. Philip

 


“The Lifeboat" Bereavement Support.


On Saturday 27th June from 2-4pm, at St Peter’s, Hadlow we will be holding the next in our series of workshop afternoons, to support those coping with bereavement and grief.

The workshop is for anyone in the parish who has experienced the grief of loss, either recently, or long ago.

This session, we will focus on Holding On, Letting Go. We will explore ways of both
continuing to maintain a real connection with the person who has died whilst also learning to live our own life fully. We will look at ways to honour their memory and find the aspects of our own lives in which we find true connection with them. We will also look at how to fully live our own lives and look to the future with a renewed sense of hope and peace.

Come and look at ways of enabling a continuing relationship with your dearly departed whilst also building a future for yourself. We miss those who have died, but they are still very much part of our lives. This workshop will be about balancing the past, present and future.

Places must be booked in advance, by Sunday 21st June.
Please email or phone for more information, or to reserve a place.
Isabelle: 07873 953423 or isabelle.parsons23@gmail.com

Useful information.

The workshop will take place at St Peter’s, Hadlow. The meeting room here is warm and comfortable, large enough for a group of 12, small enough to be welcoming and friendly, and easy for us all to hear each other. There is plenty of parking on site, newly refurbished toilets and a kitchen for refreshments.

When we meet as a group, there is no pressure to speak - some people find comfort in simply being in the company of others who understand a little of what they are going through. Some find it helpful to share their stories as well as listening to the experiences of others. Each workshop follows a gentle format. We begin with a hot drink, and a chance to meet informally. There is usually a short reading or reflection; some input from us; a time for discussion and sharing; sometimes time for something creative or to listen to a piece of music; a time of prayer for those we have lost, and for each other. We look forward to welcoming you.


SOUTHWARK DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

From: Bishop Paul. I warmly invite you to join me on this year’s SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 21 to 28 August 2026
A pilgrimage is a great opportunity to refresh and renew our relationship with the Lord Jesus, with the help of Our Lady’s prayers.
I have also found it a blessing to be able to accompany and to be inspired by other pilgrims, some of whom are sick, elderly or disabled.
Last year, Deacon John Fogarty and I did a short presentation in parishes, which we would be happy to repeat in your parish, if it can be arranged.
Details for booking travel and accommodation can be found at https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/
We also ask pilgrims to complete a form with details, including medical requirements (if any) at https://www.catholicassociation.co.uk/join2026
For more information, please contact Canon Edward Perera (edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk) or Deacon John Fogarty (johnfogarty@rcaos.org.uk)
or myself, Bishop Paul Hendricks (paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk)


FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2026

Begins on Tuesday 6th January 5.00pm in the Fisher Hall. Children currently in Year 3 or above are old enough to be enrolled on the course. Registration forms are available from either Fr Philip or the Parish Office. Then attend one of the following dates in the Fisher Hall. Monday 20th October 7-8.00pm : Monday 27th October 7.00pm -8.00pm to meet with the Catechists. Please take your completed form together with your child’s Baptism Certificate and a passport size photo along on your chosen date

 

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