About St Edmund's
Parish priest:
Mgr Philip Shryane
Assistant priests:
Fr Gerard Quigley
Permanent Deacons:
Rev Chris Heath
Rev Alan McMahon
Retired priests in our parish:
Fr Paul Mercer
Fr Christopher Hogan
Fr William Mason
We are very fortunate to have two religious communities of sisters living and working in our Parish, they make a valuable contribution to the life of the Church and provide good resources.
Sisters of St Louis Help with the Hospital Chaplaincy Team and with the care of the sick and elderly in their own homes.
Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion Run a home for elderly people with sheltered accommodation
Going into Hospital:
PLEASE tell us if you want a visit, the only way we know you are in hospital is if you tell us. Please phone 01284 754358 or 01284 713486 Hospital Chapel and leave a message there for the Catholic Chaplain.
St Nicholas Hospice:
if you or a relative are in the Hospice and want a visit from a priest, please ring to tell us on 01284 754358.