OUR parish priest
Canon John O’Shea
Fr. John has been with us since the beginning of 2010. Prior to this he was based at the City Centre parish of St Joseph and St Edmunds in Southampton for ten years, a parish similar to our own with a large multi-cultural community. He is remembered for his work with the Southampton City Council, his involvement with the different faith communities and his loyalty to ‘The Saints’ team. Fr John was born in Cork, Ireland, ordained priest at Carlow College in 1969. Early on his ministry in the diocese took him to Guernsey, C.I. for a spell of 8 years, where he is remembered for his exploits with Guernsey Rugby Club.
OUR VISION
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES & ST WILLIAM OF YORK
THE WAY FORWARD:
Main focus of the parish:
- To make disciples of Jesus Christ
- Making our parish into a joyful missionary community
Our Vision Statement:
- To bring people closer to Jesus Christ
- To gather people to share in the Sunday Celebration of the Eucharist
- To help people to discern their gifts and talents
- To support our community in its efforts to serve the poor and the needy
- To develop our responsibility and appreciation for God’s creation
- to grow our parish into a community of joyful missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
OUR team
Canon John O'Shea
Parish Priest
Françoise Le Saux
St William of York Safeguarding Officer
Alan Reed
Gift Aid co-ordinator and Health & Safety Officer
Ginika Okoye
St James Safeguarding Officer
Catherine Ledgard
St James Parish Secretary
Get In Touch
St James Reading Church
Abbot's Walk,
Reading, RG1 3HW,
ENGLAND
Tel: (44) 01189 574171
St William of York Church
46 Upper Redlands Road,
Reading, RG1 5JP,
ENGLAND
Tel: (44) 01189 574171
St James and St William of York, Reading Parish is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust Registered charity 246871