.: home       .: services       .: news/events       .: contacts       .: links Welcome to the Parish of the Faithful Virgin, serving the local community in Upper Norwood, South East London for over 150 years. This website provides all the latest news and events within our Parish. We hope you enjoy using it to find out about our Church and community.                                                                                   + more Our Parish Priest Archbishop Kevin appointed Father Michael a Chapter Canon of St. George's Cathedral. This was an honour for our Parish and for the Croydon Deanery. A Chapter Canon meets with the other Canons to pray and act as a confidential forum for discussion and consultation with the Archbishop. Canon Michael O'Dea studied Spirituality at the Angelicum in Rome, specialising in the Ignatian School. News and Events Pope Benedict XVI to visit Britain in 2010 It will be the first Papal visit to Britain since Pope John Paul II's trip in 1982. The trip is to be the first official state visit by a Pontiff. Dates have been confirmed of 16th to 19th September. The Salesian Sisters will be leaving Streatham after 36 Years The Salesian Sisters will be leaving Streatham at the end of August. There will be several events held to celebrate their service to the local community. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Mount Sinai Canon Michael is leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 17th to 29th November 2010. For details and booking forms please contact Mrs Cilla Hermann or Canon Michael. World Youth Day Madrid 2010 World Youth Day Madrid 2010 will take place from Saturday 14th August to Sunday 22nd August. Travel as part of a Diocesan group and meet other young people to prepare and experience World Youth Day. Prayer & The Holy Sacraments Information on the various Holy Sacraments , including Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage are provided by the link below and also by clicking on the Services button on the left menu. This will provide further information on what each Sacrament entails, any related meetings that take place and their times, and any additional Church requirements.                                                                                                         + more This Sunday there is a retiring collection for the Apostleship of the Sea.	Services Mass Saturday Mass: 06:00 PM Sunday Masses: 09:30 AM 11:00 AM (Sung Mass) 06:00 PM Weekday Masses: 08:30 AM (Monday to Friday Excluding Thursday) 12:00 Noon Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:30 - 12:00 Noon 05:30 - 06:00 PM For more information on the masses please click on the link below. + more