On Sunday 8th June 2025 (Pentecost Sunday), a special parish Mass was held to mark the centenary of St. John the Baptist church (opened on Sunday 14th June 1025). The Rt. Rev John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, concelebrated with Fr. Michael Johonnett (parish priest), Fr. Desmond O’Driscoll (former parish priest – retired), and Mgr. John Dale (Episcopal Vicar for Synodality, Salford Diocese), in the presence of Janet Emsley, the Mayor of Rochdale.

A video of the full service can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k5zWL2Jqqk&t=212s

Public Living Room @ St John’s

St. John’s, in association with Camerados, have created a Public Living Room within the body of the church. Organisations across the country have created a warm, safe and furnished space in which people can sit and talk, read books, play board games, or find a place of quiet for themselves: This is especially important when social isolation is so prevalent in our society.

 The room is open whenever the church is open, for services and other events, and is free of charge to use – donations welcome, of course!

For more information or enquiries, please email hlfapplication2019@gmail.com

Posted 7th April 2024