The London Oratory
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, better known as Brompton Oratory, is home to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, a community of priests living under the rule of life established by its founder in the sixteenth century. The Oratory also serves as a parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.
The London Oratory
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, better known as Brompton Oratory, is home to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, a community of priests living under the rule of life established by its founder in the sixteenth century. The Oratory also serves as a parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.
The Oratory Parish
The Oratory Parish
There is a priest on duty at the Oratory House from Monday to Friday 9.30am–12pm, 3pm–5.30pm, & 7.45pm–9pm, and on Saturday 9.30am–12pm, & 3pm–5.30pm. He should be contacted in person for all enquiries regarding Baptisms, Marriages, Mass intentions, house blessings etc.
BROTHERS OF THE LITTLE ORATORY
4.30pm Sundays. Little Oratory. Fr Creighton-Jobe
CATHOLIC INQUIRY COURSE
(For non-Catholics)
8.00pm Wednesdays. Oratory House. Fr Large
CATECHISM FOR CATHOLICS
8.00pm Wednesdays. Oratory House. Fr Doyle
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Helping us to help others
Helping us to help others
Helping us to help others
By volunteering through the Friends of the Oratory you commit to a dual role: giving your time to those in genuine need and doing so as an ‘ambassador’ for your Faith and for the Oratory. This will be a chance to witness to the truth of our Faith by concrete deeds of love.
Opportunities
We work with a number of different charities that care for the homeless, the elderly and ex-offenders. However, there are plenty more areas and opportunities.
What do I need to do?
All you need to do is register with us. After which you will be contacted by one of our team to arrange a meeting, where you will be able to explore the areas you wish to help in, your availability and how long you wish to volunteer for.
Get in touch with us today at: oratoryoutreach1@gmail.com
From the FATHER Prefect of Music
Many of our friends kindly say how much they admire our musical tradition, which following the tradition of St Philip Neri is meant to assist the raising of mind and heart to God. On some great feasts this is accompanied by an orchestra or by period instruments. This was possible through a generous gift some years ago. Unfortunately this sum has now been exhausted and we need financial assistance if this is to continue. This is not a concert but a part of the worship of God, giving Him glory and praise. Although the Carol Service was well attended and supported we are also still in need of financial support for this popular preparation for Christmas.
The London Oratory is internationally recognised as one of the outstanding custodians of sacred music in the Catholic tradition. Solemn Latin Mass and Vespers are celebrated on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the year. In particular, the great liturgies of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter attract packed-out congregations.
To serve the liturgy the Oratory Fathers have fostered a unique musical establishment, comprising three separate choirs plus a professional music staff.
Masses and other services regularly performed with choral and organ music:
Tuesday:
6.30pm Benediction (Oratory Junior Choir)
Saturday:
6.00pm First Mass of Sunday (London Oratory School Schola)
Sunday:
10.00am Family Mass (Oratory Junior Choir)
11.00am Solemn Latin Mass (Choir of the London Oratory)
3.30pm Solemn Latin Vespers (Choir of the London Oratory)
All holydays of obligation:
On the eve 5.30pm Solemn First Vespers (Choir of the London Oratory)
On the day 6.30pm Solemn Latin Mass (Choir of the London Oratory)
The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri
The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri
Saint Philip Neri
Born at Florence, Italy, 22 July, 1515; died 27 May, 1595. Philip's family originally came from Castelfranco but had lived for many generations in Florence, where not a few of its members had practised the learned professions............
SAINT John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was born in London on 21st February 1801, the eldest of six children of London banker. He grew up in the Church of England. As a teenager he experienced a deep religious conversion and resolved to........
Father WILFRID Faber
Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) was the founder, under Newman, of the London Oratory. Faber and a small group of Newman's disciples came from Birmingham to London in 1849. They began their community ...........