On Sunday 15 November, we will hold a special Second Collection to support our retired priests.

Our priests have walked alongside us on our journey of faith and are still part of it when they retire. They deserve a dignified retirement, secure in the knowledge that the care and support they need will always be there for them. Our Priests’ Retirement Fund ensures that all priests who have faithfully served Christ and His Church are cared for in their retirement.

If our retired priests hold a special place in your heart because of all they have done for you and your family over the years, please support the Fund by making a donation.

Over the next five years, the number of priests retiring will increase, and changes in life expectancy and care mean that costs will also rise.

The good news is that our retiring priests can look forward to a longer retirement than their predecessors. However, this also means that the diocese will need to support them for longer than in the past.

Click on the video below to hear Monsignor John Nelson, Chair of the Fund, reflect on how the Fund began and the work it continues to do in ensuring support and practical assistance as our retired priests enter a new chapter of their life.

You can donate to this important fund below: