Thornycroft Hall

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Holy Week

Holy Week

Holy Week is a sacred time for us to purify ourselves. Will we make this week holy? Are we ready for the resurrection of the Lord? Listen to this audio meditation from Fr Joe and he will help you to take advantage of this final week in Lent.

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Forthcoming Events

“Here’s what’s happening in Thornycroft over the next three months. Which activity will we see you at?”

April 2024

202403Apr10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women

202411Apr11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

May 2024

202401May10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women

202402May11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

202403May(May 3)8:30 pm06(May 6)3:30 pmRetreat for young professional men

202409May(May 9)8:30 pm12(May 12)3:30 pmRetreat for women

June 2024

202405Jun10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women

202406Jun11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

July 2024

202403Jul10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women

202404Jul11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

August 2024

202401Aug11:00 am4:30 pmRecollection for secular clergy

202407Aug10:30 am1:00 pmRecollection for women

 

Spiritual resources

Cardinal virtues

by Fr Joe Evans | Growth in virtue is part of our conversion in Lent. It is a goal in itself. Fr Joe shows us how we can grow in the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude by imitating Christ.

Purification, conversion, Penance

by Fr Joe Evans | As we journey through Lent, Fr Joe asks us to reflect on those things that we need to let go of so we can be transformed from the gloomy winter of sin into the joyful summer of holiness.

Friendship

by Fr Michael Lowenthal | An audio meditation on the human treasure of friendship focusing on how Jesus had many great friends and how we too must be good friends to others.

Further resources

Additional video and audio resources can be found on our spiritual resources page.

Welcome to Thornycroft Hall

Thornycroft Hall is a conference centre that holds spiritual and cultural activities throughout the year. All spiritual activities are entrusted to the Opus Dei Prelature. Thornycroft hosts activities for people of different ages and walks of life. These include seminars and conferences on cultural and spiritual topics, family development programmes, sports and activity weekends for young people, retreats and days of recollection. Thornycroft Hall is owned by the Siddington Trust Limited (registered charity no 282339).

We have events for people of all ages

Retreats

A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in your everyday work, with your family and with other people.

Recollections

Recollections take place twice a month for women and once a month for secular clergy. These few quiet hours are an ideal opportunity for personal prayer and reflection on different aspects of Christian life.

For women

For secular clergy

Conferences

Thornycroft hosts conferences that support the Catholic faith and culture across the north of England. Participants explore ways of making a practical impact on the heart of civil society. Conferences are held for the laity and the clergy.

Thornycroft conferences

Priests’ conferences

Workshops

Workshops are held in Thornycroft for men, women and young people covering a wide range of subjects including professional, cultural, family development and faith based workshops.

Family Fun Day

Everyone is welcome to enjoy time together in the restful grounds, meet old friends and make new ones at the summer family fun day.

Christmas Carol Concert

Welcome in the Christmas season with music at our annual Christmas carol concert and be entertained by the choir, with traditional and modern carols.

Where’s your life heading?

Find some direction and take part in our activities.

Contact Us

Call Us

01260 224219

Location

Thornycroft Hall
Pexhill Road
Macclesfield
SK11 9JN

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