Thank you for waiting patiently for your child to be baptised.

At the moment we still haven’t resumed baptisms at St Joseph’s. Numbers are still restricted, distancing is still required and we do not have the capacity of helpers to ensure a safe and worthy celebration.

My first priority has been the safe celebration of daily and Sunday Eucharist. This involves a lot of support from stewards who marshal the congregation and ensure safety protocols at every celebration, and who clean the church thoroughly afterwards.

The Sacrament of Baptism is a more intimate celebration with direct contact at various points. Currently, it would be unsafe to perform these rituals.

I’m sure you would like a happy celebration with your family and friends. Once we can accommodate you in a safe way and can celebrate worthily we will indicate this here on our website and in our Newsletter. First, we will contact those who need to reschedule and then we will resume our meetings so as to organize dates for newcomers. We haven’t forgotten you!