Deacon Tony was born in Battersea in 1958, the second youngest of 12. He attended Battersea Park parish (sometimes Stockwell) and went to St Mary’s primary school. In 1970 he went to Bishop Thomas Grant school leaving in 1975 with one much prized O level. He started work in New...
(Parish Pastoral Council Chair) I have been a member of the St Aidan’s parish for 16 years. I’m married to Richard and have two children who both attended St Aidan’s Primary School. Our eldest is now at University after seven years at St Philomena’s and our son is at John...
A small team of parishioners maintains and improves the parish website. Most of the work is performed remotely with occasional meetings in the parish house. More volunteers are welcome. Webmaster: coulsdonwebmaster@rcaos.org.uk.
Croydon Churches’ Floating Shelter… offering hope to the homeless through faith in action. During the winter months the various churches of Croydon work together to offer accommodation and meals to people who would otherwise be on the street. The shelter ‘floats’ from one centre to another, with guests staying at...
The St Aidan’s Youth Ministry team is a group of parishioners formed in response to Pope Francis’s call: “The Church has decided to examine herself on how she can lead young people to recognise and accept the call to the fullness of life and love, and to ask young people...
I have been a parishioner at St Aidan’s since I married my wife, Janet, in St Aidan’s church thirty three years ago. Our three children all went to St Aidan’s Primary School. I am a special minister of the Eucharist and a regular sacristan at the 6:00pm Saturday Mass.Twelve years...
Fr Peter was born in Sutton of Irish parents but grew up in Ireland in the town of Fermoy, Co. Cork. He was educated by the Presentation Sisters and Christian Brothers until he moved to London at the age of fourteen. He completed his secondary school education at Wimbledon College,...
We are currently recruiting new members and Girl Guides is opened to girls from the age of 10 yrs+. Our meetings are every week during term-time at the Parish Centre. Activities include badge work (e.g. first aid), team challenges, outdoor cooking, adventure and international travel. If interested and would like...
Brownies is for girls age 7–10 and Guides for girls aged 10–14. Both groups come under the umbrella of Girlguiding UK. Brownies and Guides both run on a Monday evening in term time in the Parish hall: Brownies 5:45–7:15pm and Guides 6:30pm–8:00pm. All sections in Girlguiding are inclusive, no matter...