Wednesday 28th May – Jubilee Year of Hope

As part of the Saint Wulstan Pastoral Area Pilgrimage and in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope, you are warmly invited to join a special coach pilgrimage to two sacred and inspiring sites: the peaceful rural church of St Mary’s, Hawkesbury, and the magnificent Clifton Cathedral.

This coach trip offers a chance to join in the final day of the Saint Wulstan Southern Way pilgrimage. While some pilgrims will be completing the full walking route—from Worcester to Clifton over several days—this trip gives everyone in our pastoral area the opportunity to unite in spirit and purpose, walking together in hope, prayer, and community.

Two beautiful destinations, rich in meaning:

  • St Mary’s, Hawkesbury is a hidden gem nestled in the South Gloucestershire countryside, just outside our pastoral area. This ancient and peaceful church stands as a spiritual waypoint on the journey to Clifton. Pilgrims walking the Saint Wulstan route will have passed through here, and our visit allows us to follow in their footsteps—quite literally—as we share in this moment of reflection and community where Saint Wulstan himself once prayed, offered Mass and took a lifetime vow.

  • Clifton Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, is a striking modern space that welcomes pilgrims from across the diocese. With its soaring architecture, serene chapel spaces, and welcoming community, it is a perfect place to conclude our journey. After tea and biscuits on arrival, we will be invited to walk the Pilgrim Stations, which guide us through moments of reflection, before we come together in a moving Vigil Mass for the Ascension at 5:00pm—joining with those who have completed the full pilgrimage on foot.

Travel Details:

Two coaches are available, each stopping at several convenient locations:

Gloucester Coach

  • Cinderford (Dockham Rd) – 12:10pm

  • Gloucester (Bruton Way) – 12:45pm

  • Tuffley (Tuffley Lane) – 1:00pm

Stroud Coach

  • Stroud – 12:30pm

  • Stonehouse – 12:45pm

  • Dursley – 1:10pm

Return departure from Clifton Cathedral is at 5:45pm.

Cost:

  • Adults: £8.50

  • Children (under 16): £3.00
    Please bring the correct change. Payment will be collected on the coach.

Booking:

Please sign up on the notice board / sign-up sheet in your parish by Monday 19th May to reserve your place.

This is more than just a day out—it’s a chance to take part in a shared spiritual journey, to connect with fellow parishioners across our area, and to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope in a meaningful way. Whether or not you’re walking the full Saint Wulstan Way, this pilgrimage by coach gives you the chance to stand alongside our pilgrims and be part of the path.

Come and be a pilgrim—for a day, for a moment, for hope.