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We’ve done two things today really: Mass with Shrewsbury Diocese, Westminster Diocese and the OMV – which was celebrated by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. That was followed by a retreat day to the Citee San Pierre. Both were absolutely amazing.

For the Mass we provided the usual Red Carpet welcome, but with a difference. Our Red Carpet was added to by the Westminster ‘Red Caps’, making a massive duel carpet. We were also pleased to see the face of one of our old Redshirt leaders in the Westminster side of the carpet too.

The retreat day at the Citee San Pierre was both relaxing and inspiring. We played games, sang songs, talked, laughed, ate… but most of all we heard Mickey and Sean talk to us about the topic of ‘Church’. We also had a reconciliation service. Eight priests very kindly came up so that the Sacrament of Reconciliation was on offer.

The mood in the hotel is now very upbeat and happy. The Redshirts have some free time this evening and have made lots of plans for how to use it!

Here are some photos…

Archbishop Nichols on the Red Carpet after Mass

A familiar old face on the other side of the Red Carpet...

The picnic at the start of our retreat day...