
The annual Ecumenical Mary Ward Service in St Thomas’ Church, Osbaldwick took place on Sunday 26th January and was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev Johannes Nobel. The church was just about full despite wet and windy weather, and the service was inspirational. We were delighted that the Lord Mayor of York, the Sheriff of York and the Bishop of Selby (our Anglican Bishop) were able to be present. Jane Beever, the head of Altrincham Loreto College was the homilist, and she spoke with great knowledge and understanding of Mary Ward using many of comments presented by her well-informed students! The date for next years’ service will be Sunday, 25th January.