Saint Patrick's Day in Nottingham begins with prayer and celebration across generations!

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you updates and news from St Patrick's Day Celebrations in Nottingham

In Nottingham, celebrations began early this morning at Our Lady & St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Meadows, where Parish Priest Father Wilfred Pereppadan SCJ welcomed Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham who celebrated Mass in honour of the fifth-century saint! For all there, it was a beautiful start to the day of celebrating heritage, culture, and deep faith.

The large congregation included the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Wendy Smith; Raymond Mullen, Deputy Director Foreign Policy of the Embassy for Ireland; Mike Meehan, Grand Marshal for the Nottingham Saint Patrick's Day Festival 2023; many individuals and families from across the city; and was enhanced even more by the presence of staff and students from St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Wilford, who even presented Bishop Patrick with a special 'feast day gift' after a round of "Happy Feast Day To You", led by Fr Wilfred!

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Bishop Patrick's Homily for St Patrick's Day 2023

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