St Dominic'S Church - The Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Rosary

The Fifth Glorious Mystery, the Coronation of Our Lady, is vividly depicted in the apse windows; 22 August is the feast of the Coronation of Mary.

rosaryshrine.co.uk - Deacon Toby Lees OP, who is resident in St Dominic's during the summer months, preached the following homily at the Conventual Mass on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August):
"You're very blessed to worship in this Shrine. I say that not because you get to look and listen to me . . . you can make up your own mind about that . . . but rather because not only does the beauty of this Shrine lift our hearts and souls to contemplati...
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Dr Scott Hahn, who gave the Rosary Shrine lecture this year, explains the meaning and Scriptural basis for today's great feast of Mary's Assumption into heaven.

Come, let us worship the King of kings: on this day his Virgin Mother was taken up into heaven, alleluia!

Assumption of Our Lady (a holy day of obligation). Vigil Mass at 6pm on Tuesday 14th August; Masses at usual times of 7:30am, 10am, and 6pm (Conventual Sung Mass) on Wednesday 15th August.

A beautiful Sunday in our church, a glimpse of heavenly glory. Tomorrow, 6 August is the feast of the Transfiguration, when the apostles saw Jesus revealed in splendour on Mount Tabor.
Photo by Dominic Cunliffe.

In thanksgiving to God, in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary, and with gratitude and prayers for the benefactor. This post explains the origins of a recent benefaction that we received.

The Archdiocese of Westminster's pilgrimage to Lourdes is currently underway. Good to see a son of our parish, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Liverpool also in Lourdes on pilgrimage with his Archdiocese.

“Ave Maria!” The Catholic Women’s League visited the Shrine yesterday, and after Mass at the Rosary Altar, sang the Lourdes hymn.

Dominican rite Mass at the Altar of Our Lady of the Rosary this Saturday morning.

We welcome the Catholic Women’s League (Westminster branch) who come on Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Rosary. Mass was celebrated in the Lady Chapel by Fr Gerard Skinner.

Tonight (21 July) at 7pm: Don’t miss our monthly organ recital on one of the country’s finest historic pipe organs built by Henry Willis in 1883. For more information about the organ, visit: http://www.martinstacey.com/St_Dominics_s pecification.htm

Tomorrow morning at the Lady Altar at 9am. All welcome.

There’s an exhibition of art inspired by the church that’s done by the pupils of St Dominic’s school. Do come and view the childrens’ beautiful artwork.

Most beautiful church filled with the most beautiful singing at the 12 o'clock mass on Sunday 8th October. I can't wait until I get chance to visit again.

I visited St Dominic's Priory in order to attend a Saturday evening organ recital. The organ there is of historic importance and, despite the vast cavernous space of this impressive church, sounds superb wherever you sit. Although it's somewhat off the beaten track, St Dominic's Priory is well worth a visit.

I came to the Rosary shrine for the first time today to attend the first Pro- Life mass. it is a wonderful initiative in a world that's increasingly promoting death rather than life.



The church, both outside and inside, is impressive. The Rosary stations are unique in themselves. Inside each one there are beautiful carvings illustrating the rosary mysteries. You find the statues of Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes and a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is all there. Above the Rosary stations are also the stations of the Cross. There are also statues of saints around the church.



Took a peek behind the main altar and saw what looks like another altar up against the back of the church. It reminds me of the Brompton Oratory where a similar altar before Vatican II is still being used today. Beside the main altar are also a couple of side altars with one devoting to St Dominic. Opposite it there is a life size crucifix with Christ on the cross. when I stood up against it I felt I was standing at the foot of the cross just like his mother did during his passion.



The church has the grandeur of a cathedral. It is a heavy weight for Catholic devotions, especially to our lady. It is a hidden gem. I look forward to coming back for some of the events organised by the Parish.



Holy mother, Queen of Heaven, pray for us, and protect this Holy Shrine.

Extremely welcoming and loving. They welcomed us with open arms x

Beautiful church, wonderful, uplifting music, sublime singing. Altogether a very moving experience, well worth the trip from South East London. God Bless you.

A beautiful, welcoming church. Music was great - the organ sounds particularly good. Good liturgy!