Latin Mass Society

05/10/2026

In his latest for The Catholic Herald, our Chairman Dr Joseph Shaw draws on two decades of experience with home education, to provide advice for families looking into this route for their own children

'If you put in the hours teaching your children, you will end up knowing them in a way that no one would otherwise know them – and they will know you.'

Read the full piece online here:

Drawing on twenty years of his own family’s experience, Joseph Shaw offers some observations for parents considering educating their children at home

02/10/2026

On Saturday 17 October, the Latin Mass Society will hold its annual Oxford Pilgrimage in honour of the city’s Catholic martyrs.

The day will begin with High Mass at 11am at Holy Rood Church, 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD. After a break for lunch, pilgrims will gather at Carfax at 2.15pm for a procession to the site of the Castle gallows, the site of the martyrdom of Blessed George Napier in 1610.

All welcome!

Benediction at Holy Rood may follow, subject to confirmation.

Parking is available at Gloucester Green Car Park, OX1 2BN.

02/10/2026

Deus, qui ineffábili providéntia sanctos Angelos tuos ad nostram custódiam míttere dignáris: largíre supplícibus tuis; et eórum semper protectióne deféndi, et ætérna societáte gaudére.

O God, who in Thine ineffable providence hast deigned to send Thy holy angels to keep watch over us, grant to us, Thy suppliant people, that we may always be defended by their protection and may rejoice in their fellowship forevermore.
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A blessed feast of the Holy Guardians Angels to all!

29/09/2026

Deus, qui, miro ordine, Angelórum ministéria hominúmque dispénsas: concéde propítius; ut, a quibus tibi ministrántibus in cœlo semper assístitur, ab his in terra vita nostra muniátur.

O God, Who hast ordained and constituted the services of angels and men in a wonderful order, mercifully grant that as thy holy angels alway do thee service in heaven, so, by thy appointment, they may succour and defend us on earth.
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Sancte Míchaël Archángele, defénde nos in prœ́lio: ut non pereámus in treméndo judício. Allelúja.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, that we may not perish in the dreadful judgment. Alleluia.

28/09/2026

Our friends at the Christian Heritage Centre are organising a priests' retreat, hosted by Fr Armand de Malleray FSSP, from 5th - 9th October

Drawing on the Traditional Rite of the Roman Church, the retreat will explore how the Mass makes present the Sacrifice of the Cross

Held at Theodore House, Stonyhurst, the retreat will feature Daily Holy Hour and Compline

Clergy are welcome to celebrate Mass individually at their own time or to concelebrate, using both Theodore House Oratory and St Peter’s Church

Only a few tickets remaining. More info and bookings here: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/this-sacred-victim/

27/09/2026

Many thanks to all who came to our Gregorian Chant Training Day in Holy Rood, Oxford yesterday!

The day was very well-attended, with 30 people joining us to learn more about the Church's ancient musical tradition

The day featured High Mass for Ember Saturday, celebrated by Fr Daniel Lloyd, assisted by Fr Seth Phipps FSSP and deacon James Forde-Johnson, and ended with Vespers

Special thanks to Iain Simcock and Dominic Bevan for leading the chant training!

Our next chant day will be taking place 19th December at Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick Street, London

For bookings and more info, please see here: https://lms.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=372&reset=1

24/09/2026

Deus, qui sub incarnationis mysterio, beatæ Mariæ Virginis domum in Anglia, per beatam Richeldim, in tui Verbi memoriam constituisti: præsta, quǽsumus; ut ejus intercessione, ad illam cœlestem domum pervenire mereamur. Qui vivis et regnas cm Deo Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculórum. Amen.

O God, who under the mystery of the Incarnation, didst establish the house of the Blessed Virgin Mary in England, through blessed Richeldis, as a memorial of thy Word: grant, we beseech thee, that by her intercession, we may be made worthy to arrive at that heavenly house. Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

24/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING!
The Latin Mass Society is seeking an efficient and experienced
manager for its London office, managing a small team of staff and online bookshop, the production of its quarterly magazine Mass of Ages, and facilitating the work of its activists in supporting the celebration of the Traditional Mass in England and Wales and beyond.

For more information and how to apply, please visit:
lms.org.uk/vacancies

21/09/2026

The next Gregorian Chant Training Day will be on Ember Saturday, 26 September, at Holy Rood Oxford

Learn and explore the sacred musical tradition of the ancient Roman Rite, with opportunities to put it into practice at a Sung Mass for Ember Saturday and Vespers

Register by Thursday 24 September - all levels welcome!

Link for sign-ups: https://lms.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=373&reset=1

21/09/2026

This Saturday we'll be returning to the historic church of St Augustine’s in Snave, Kent, for our annual Sung Mass

St Augustine's is one of the medieval 'Marsh Churches' and this annual Mass is one of a very few services conducted there throughout the year

Taking place on Ember Saturday, 26th September, Mass begins at noon and will feature beautiful Renaissance polyphony, with pieces by Alessandro Anerio, Orlando di Lasso and William Byrd

All are welcome to attend!