What makes a Good Altar Server?
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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).

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The Superior General
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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.

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Gratitude
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Gratitude

A Mass of thanksgiving for our outgoing National Director, Fr Dennis Touw.

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Southwark Servers Mass 2026
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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.

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Hammersmith Organ Donation
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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.

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Brentwood Chairman Retirement
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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.

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Guild Prayer - Sign Language
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Guild Prayer - Sign Language

We’re pleased to be able to present the Guild Prayer translated into British Sign Language for hearing impaired servers.

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National Mass 2026
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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.

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New Superior General
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New Superior General

We welcome our new Superior General, the new Archbishop of Westminster, Archbishop Richard Moth.

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There’s one more thing!
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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.

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Guild Goods Changes
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Guild Goods Changes

The way Goods are ordered from the Guild Shop is changing from 1st January 2026.

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Vincent Cardinal Nichols Retirement
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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

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A Servers Thoughts
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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.

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Cardinal - Certificate Launch Video
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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.

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