You’re warmly invited to explore how Christians can live as active disciples in today’s secular culture, where faith sits alongside science, technology, politics, media and well‑being. Join our interactive workshop on Saturday 28 February, 14:00-15:30, in St. Bart’s Church Hall, as we reflect together on these themes.
 
Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/moderndisciples

Thanks to your kind support we’ve helped over 250 people since the food hub opened.
 
We’re keen to continue to make sure we align our support with what people need, so we have decided to amend our opening hours. Please note that from Saturday 24 January 2026 the Hub will be opening from 10:30 until 13:00.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster.

Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015.

Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster.... Read more>>>

Image acknowledgement: CBCEW.

DONATIONS for the Reverse Calendar Campaign can be delivered to the Church Hall on Saturday 20 December from 08:00 onwards.

CHRISTMAS POSTER: The Order of the Knights of St. Columba will be distributing their Christmas Poster this weekend, 20/21 December, at all Masses. The posters are free, but all donations received will go to the Seminary Fund.

Offering your abilities and some of your time to St Bart’s is a wonderful way to participate in the life of the church. There are opportunities to suit any working patterns or other time commitments you may have. We have published a new document which sets out all of the opportunities we have available- please get in touch if you’re able to help. ​

We have published a new short document to welcome people to St Bart’s and help us celebrate Mass together. Please read it and share it with anyone you know who may be thinking about coming to church for the first time, or with regular parishioners who may welcome a refresher. ​

St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Norbury is appealing for new volunteers to coordinate the activities of the Youth Club in the Parish. Anybody above 20 years can volunteer as a coordinator and anyone below 20 years can register as a youth member.
 
Please, if you are a youth or feel a call to inspire our youths to become leaders of tomorrow, click on the image below, and then download, print and complete this volunteer form (or find copies of it at the back of the church to fill in). Return to the Parish Office and the parish will be in touch regarding the next steps.

We are all living in a difficult financial climate and the church is not immune to these challenges. Our running costs have risen significantly over the last few years whilst income has broadly remained the same. We are reviewing ways to reduce costs and generate more income to help us safeguard the church for the years ahead and we will provide you with regular updates. You can find the minutes from the Parish Pastoral Council’s recent meeting where finances were discussed HERE.
 
In the meantime, please continue to give generously to your parish. Thank you and God bless you all for your kindness.