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The departments that support parishes, schools and the daily life of the diocese.

The team running diocesan finance, property, HR and central operations from the Curial Offices in Prenton.

Mission & Evangelisation

Helping parishes proclaim the Gospel. Formation, OCIA, evangelisation training and parish mission support.

Twelve local authorities, 112 schools, 43,000 children. The Education Department supports all Catholic school in the diocese.

Protecting children and adults at risk. The Safeguarding Office is on 0151 652 9855 or safeguarding@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.

The Chancery handles canonical matters, dispensations, faculties and the official archives of the diocese.

Schools Singing Programme

Building a tradition of fine sacred music in our schools. Training children and teachers to sing the liturgy well.

Christian Unity & Dialogue

Working with other Christian communities across the diocese in prayer, witness and shared service.

The team accompanying men and women asking what God is calling them to.

Telling the diocesan story. Press, social media, website, newsletters and parish support.

Supporting the liturgical life of the diocese. Sacred music, the Ordo, the Chrism Mass and the celebration of the sacraments.

Marriage Tribunal

The diocesan court that hears nullity cases for those whose marriages have ended in civil divorce.

Youth Mission Team

Working with young people in our parishes and schools. Retreats, missions, school chaplaincy and the Stockport hub.

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News & Events

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What's happening across the diocese. Pastoral letters, parish stories and the events calendar.

Pastoral letters from Bishop Mark, parish stories and updates from across the diocese.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

Each summer the Diocese of Shrewsbury makes a pilgrimage to Lourdes. The 75th annual pilgrimage runs 31 July to 6 August 2026.

What's on in our parishes, schools and the Cathedral. Masses, retreats, pilgrimages and diocesan gatherings.

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About Our Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury, serving 170,000 Catholics across Cheshire, Shropshire and beyond.

Meet the family of 170,000 Catholics in 89 parishes serving Cheshire, Shropshire and beyond, under the care of Bishop Mark Davies.

Meet the people who run the daily life of the diocese, from the Vicars General to each departmental director.

Bishop Mark Davies, eleventh Bishop of Shrewsbury, has led the diocese since 2010 with a ministry rooted in the Eucharist and vocations.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury was born in 1851 with 26 priests and 20,000 Catholics. This is the story of the 175 years since.

Our Departments

The departments that support parishes, schools and the daily life of the diocese.

The team running diocesan finance, property, HR and central operations from the Curial Offices in Prenton.

Mission & Evangelisation

Helping parishes proclaim the Gospel. Formation, OCIA, evangelisation training and parish mission support.

Twelve local authorities, 112 schools, 43,000 children. The Education Department supports all Catholic school in the diocese.

Protecting children and adults at risk. The Safeguarding Office is on 0151 652 9855 or safeguarding@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.

The Chancery handles canonical matters, dispensations, faculties and the official archives of the diocese.

Schools Singing Programme

Building a tradition of fine sacred music in our schools. Training children and teachers to sing the liturgy well.

Christian Unity & Dialogue

Working with other Christian communities across the diocese in prayer, witness and shared service.

The team accompanying men and women asking what God is calling them to.

Telling the diocesan story. Press, social media, website, newsletters and parish support.

Supporting the liturgical life of the diocese. Sacred music, the Ordo, the Chrism Mass and the celebration of the sacraments.

Marriage Tribunal

The diocesan court that hears nullity cases for those whose marriages have ended in civil divorce.

Youth Mission Team

Working with young people in our parishes and schools. Retreats, missions, school chaplaincy and the Stockport hub.

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Rev Patrick English

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Priest

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St Michael, Ellesmere

Contact

patenglish0512@gmail.com

Sandy Fairley

School Chaplaincy, Director of Youth Mission Team

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Youth Mission Team

Education

Contact

sandy.fairley@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Rev Joseph Fawcett-Wood

Clergy

Priest

Parish

St Vincent de Paul, Altrincham

Contact

joseph.fawcett@stvincentsaltrincham.org.uk

Rev Joseph Fawcett-Wood

Priest

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joseph.fawcett@stvincentsaltrincham.org.uk

Deacon John Fegan

Deacon

Contact

jfegan.meols@btinternet.com

Brother Loarne Ferguson

Monk

Contact

stfrancis.chester@gmail.com

Georgina Ford

InHouse Solicitor & Data Protection Officer

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Administration

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georgina.ford@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Deacon Anthony Ford

Deacon

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anthonyford45@gmail.com

Rev Bernard Forshaw

Priest

Rev Owen Gallagher

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St James the Great, Hattersley

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