To everyone I've met at the Briars in the words of the spice girls....goodbye my friends. It feels so weird to be writing my final message but I'd really like to say that to all the young people that I've ever had in my small group or had laughs with when you came up,...
The outlaws were out in force in Lourdes this year! Thank you for a fantastic week. The photos are finally here from what was a truly memorable experience for everyone involved. Please leave your comments about the trip on this post and keep your eyes peeled for news of...
Held each year in support of the Briars Catholic Youth Retreat Centre, this hugely popular tournament continues to be a hard fought contest and an enjoyable day out for the participants. Begun by Father Michael O’Donoghue in his time as Director of the Briars, teams from...
You might be aware that from the 1st of September the new texts for the people will come into use in our diocese, followed by the full text of the new translation from the First Sunday of Advent. To save you some time and to help our understanding of the Eucharist, we have...
It's that time of year again! Our annual "Open day" is on Sunday the 26th of June giving you a chance to come back to The Briars for a fun filled day for all the family. It starts with mass at 1:00pm and then continues with lots of stall and activities for everyone. We've...
Special 6's 2011 - what a brilliant day ! It was great to see lots of familiar faces and some new ones too. It was lovely to have so many schools come and support the event. You all made a lot of effort, your watches looked really cool as did the watch faces you drew on, so...
Well this year's Search for the light was a truly amazing retreat. A massive thank you to everyone who made this Holy Week so special! Enjoy the photos and don't forget to leave your comments below! Happy Easter! [tylr-slidr userID="15122000@N02"...
You are welcome to join the community at The Briars and the young people on Easter retreat for Holy Week services. Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper - 8pm Good Friday - Celebration of the Lord's Passion - 3pm Easter Saturday Vigil - Easter Vigil -...
In partnership with Cafod, every group at the Briars on retreat this term has been invited to donate money to Cafod in a tin in the Tuck Shop and at the end of their retreat, been invited to choose what to spend their money on. We have a ‘menu’ of World Gifts from which...
CYMFed FLAME - NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH EVENT, SATURDAY MARCH 24th 2012 In one of the most exciting pieces of news in recent times, CYMFed have just announced a National Catholic Youth Event for 2012. It will be held on Saturday March 24th in Wembley Arena. Yes, that's...
Daniel McGlynn, long time friend of The Briars, bought to our attention a fantastic event that's going on in Leicester at St Mary's South Wigston. Its a youth mass for young people aged Yr 7 and above and it features all sort of different activities which promise to make the...
The National Office for Vocation is seeking young people aged 16-35 to give a testimony on Vocations Sunday, 23rd May 2011. You need not be called to the priesthood or religious life yourself - what is important is that you would like to share something of your faith journey...
