The occasion was marked by a warm and heartfelt welcome extended to the two priests, members of the Clerics Regular Minor – commonly known as the Adorno Fathers – who have recently joined the parish community.
Fr Robin has been serving as Priest in Charge at St Laurence’s for the past couple of months, while Fr Alex has just arrived to take up the role of Assistant Priest. Both have already begun making their presence felt in the life of the parish.
During the Mass, Bishop Peter expressed his sincere gratitude to the two priests for their willingness to serve not only the Parish of St Laurence, but also the wider Diocese of East Anglia. Addressing the congregation, he emphasised the spiritual richness that the Adorno Fathers bring with them, describing their presence as a source of “abundant graces”. He also encouraged parishioners to offer their full support to Fr Robin and Fr Alex as they continue to settle in and come to know the community more deeply.
The Vigil Mass was a joyful and prayerful celebration, reflecting the unity and vitality of the parish as it embraces this new chapter in its journey of faith.