What makes a Good Altar Server?
Taking part in another podcast, our Honorary President Paul Briers speaks to the Speaking of Liturgy podcast of the Australian Catholic University (ACU).
The Superior General
On Tuesday 9th June 2026, a small group of members of the Central Council and the National Director travelled to Westminster for a meeting with His Grace, Archbishop Richard Moth at Archbishop’s House.
Southwark Servers Mass 2026
The National Director and Members of the Central Council were pleased to join more than 200 servers from the Archdiocese of Southwark today for the 48th Annual Altar Server Mass at Aylesford Priory, Kent. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Paul Hendricks.
Hammersmith Organ Donation
The Guild has made a donation of £1,000 to Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith, in support of their fundraising campaign to restore the historic Loret Organ in the school chapel.
Brentwood Chairman Retirement
A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated to mark the retirement of John McCormack, Chairman of the Guild of St Stephen in the Diocese of Brentwood.
It's written on my heart to have a deep commitment to service
The Guild President sat down recently with Theresa Alessandro of the 'All kinds of Catholic' podcast to discuss the ministry of Altar Serving and the Guild of St Stephen.
Message for Holy Week 2026
The Honorary President of the Guild, Paul Briers addresses Servers on the eve of Holy Week.
Guild Prayer - Sign Language
We’re pleased to be able to present the Guild Prayer translated into British Sign Language for hearing impaired servers.
National Mass 2026
We are delighted to announce, that our new Superior General of the Guild, His Grace Archbishop Richard Moth will be the principal celebrant at this year’s National Mass.
New Superior General
We welcome our new Superior General, the new Archbishop of Westminster, Archbishop Richard Moth.
There’s one more thing!
Pope Leo has awarded our own Michael O'Leary the 'Pro Ecclessia et Pontifice' award for his outstanding contribution to the local and national church.
Presidents Message: Feast of St Stephen 2025
The Honorary President of the Guild looks back at an eventful 2025 on the feast of our patron St Stephen.
Guild Goods Changes
The way Goods are ordered from the Guild Shop is changing from 1st January 2026.
Vincent Cardinal Nichols Retirement
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of His Eminence, Vincent Cardinal Nichols from the See of Westminster and his other responsibilities, which includes the position of Superior General of the Archconfraternity of St Stephen
A Servers Thoughts
John Sellar, a server from Kendal, Cumbria, shares his experiences of serving from starting out in a south London parish, before moving to Westminster Cathedral and later to Kendal clocking up 71 years service to date. Our thanks to him for sharing this account.
Lancaster Dinner 2025, address of the guest speaker
Fr Ajish Kumpukkal gave an address as Guest Speaker at the Lancaster Diocese annual Guild Dinner 2025.
AGM 2025 Address of the National Director
Our new National Director, Fr Keith Stoakes, introduces himself in his annual report at the 2025 AGM.
The Heart of Worship: Cardinal Newman's Vision for the Altar Server
Rev. Dr Tony Strike of Hallam Diocese, reflects on St John Henry Newman and his thoughts on the liturgy.
Cardinal - Certificate Launch Video
Cardinal Vincent, our Superior General, has recorded a message for the launch our new 'Certificate in Altar Server’s Studies', delivered in conjunction with Maryvale.