Our Mission: to Promote the Rosary
In 2016 Cardinal Vincent Nichols made our church into a diocesan shrine church, with a mission of promoting the Rosary. We welcome pilgrims to our church, to pray the Way of the Rosary at the 15 altars dedicated to the mysteries of the Rosary.
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Why is the Rosary important?
The Rosary is a traditional devotion which encourages prayerful meditation, through repetition of the prayers ‘Our Father’, ‘Hail Mary’ and ‘Glory Be’ while at the same time reflecting in turn on different episodes from the life of Christ (known as the ‘mysteries’). Rosary beads are used to count off the prayers.
The Rosary brings us closer to Jesus Christ by allowing us to see the events of his life through the eyes of his blessed mother, Mary.
It is a simple yet profound form of prayer, accessible to all. Pope St John Paul II encouraged us to deepen our praying of the Rosary through the use of images, such as those found in our church.
The Rosary is a powerful aid to personal spiritual growth and conversion, but also a force for good in a struggling world.
The Rosary Shrine’s Mission
The Rosary Shrine in north London will give a focus and a ‘home’ for the promotion of the Rosary in England. It will also add to a growing and increasingly popular network of Catholic shrines throughout the country.
The Shrine will
- Promote prayer and personal spiritual renewal.
- Bring people closer to Christ and his gospel.
- Act as a spiritual powerhouse, praying for the many needs of our country.
- Act as a missionary centre for the wider promotion of the Rosary.
- Be a space for Catholic cultural events.
- Welcome all people, of all backgrounds.
Help us Develop the Shrine
Our current fundraising campaign, ‘Future Decades’ must urgently raise £2.5m to secure the future of this magnificent shrine church:
- A Warm Welcome: Replacing our obsolete and risky gas-fired heating system.
- The Rosary Shrine Centre: Brand-new facilities to host locals and visitors, including a café.
- Safeguarding the Future of the Priory: Ensuring that the Dominican friars who serve this church will be able to support themselves in years to come.
Read more about how you can support this important work…
Send us your Prayer Intentions
We are pleased to receive and pray for personal prayer intentions. Click here for more details.
