The FSSP have had a presence in Warrington for just short of 6 years following the establishment of a house at St Mary’s Church. St Mary’s was a former Benedictine church which was bought by the FSSP in 2015.
In common with other similar locations where the Traditional Priestly Orders have laid foundations, there has been a continuing growth in the numbers and diversity of age groups attending Masses and seeking the great spiritual strength from the classical form of the liturgy and sacraments.
In particular has been the growth in number of families choosing to live out their faith using Traditional Catechetics underpinned by the older form of the liturgy.
In turn, these families have sought pastoral support to educate their children and thus was born St Benedict’s Academy in Lancashire and the Regina Caeli Academy in Bedfordshire.
So, the FSSP would very much like to start a centre at St Mary’s Warrington, always with due providence from God, from September 2021.
The plan is for this Academy to offer a full classical curriculum, completely grounded on the magisterium of the Catholic Church, and a community of Catholic families. Trained, paid teachers provide two days per week of on-site tuition. For the other days of the week, comprehensive study plans are provided for parents to follow with their children. Parents benefit from structure, accountability and community, and their children gain Catholic friends for life.
If you wish to learn more and then visit the FSSP website here. You will find necessary information and contact details.