Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM)

The Union of Catholic Mothers is a national organisation of Catholic women with a commitment to family and faith. The members meet regularly in parish foundations to share friendship and fun while supporting their home parish. Parish foundations are supported by the diocesan group which is is in turn part of the National network.

Here at St. Patrick’s our present foundation is 28 years old and meets every two weeks, following mass, on Thursday evenings. We see our ministry as one of hospitality: members enjoy welcoming parishioners and visitors to Sunday masses and to all our special events and they

provide refreshment at most social events allowing relaxed interaction between attendees.

The group supports all parish events and regular Coffee Mornings along with Christmas and Easter Hamper raffles allow us to make charitable donations to local, national and international charities. Many of these groups work to support disadvantaged families and children.

Like any group, we also enjoy socialising together with celebrations of special anniversaries in the Parish House, meals out or whole day trips.

Any new members are always very welcome to our twenty strong group of committed women.