Fr. Andy Richardson
Parish Priest
Father Andy was born and raised in Luton and worked as a Chemical Engineer prior to becoming a priest. Since his ordination to the priesthood in June 2008, Fr Andy previously served as the Assistant Priest in St Edward’s Parish, Kettering.
Fr Andy was initially appointed by Bishop Peter as Priest-in-Charge of our Parish from September 2012 in place of Fr David Barrett. Following a prolonged period of sick leave, Fr David decided to stand down as Parish Priest in December 2012. Bishop Peter subsequently appointed Fr Andy Richardson as our new Parish Priest.
Deacon Marek Gajdus
Deacon Marek joined the parish to minister as a Deacon in April 2012.
Fr. Simon Penhalagan
Missionary Priest with the Sion Community, and Chair of the Bishop’s Youth Ministry Liaison Group
A priest of the Northampton Diocese who trained with Fr Andy Richardson at Oscott Seminary, he was ordained in 2008 and currently works full time with the Sion Community for Evangelism. Fr Simon is based at the Presbytery which he uses as his base in the Diocese. Fr Simon’s priestly commitments remain with the Sion Community, but it is nice to have him around in the parish from time to time.
Fr Simon has been appointed as the new Parish Priest for St Martin de Porres Parish in Luton. He will take up his new appointment in September 2018.
Parish Priests since 1958
To find out more about the history of our Parish from its inception to more recent times, use this link. A must read section for students, parishioners, as well as those with an interest in local history.
Since 1958 the following Priests have served us as our Parish Priests. They have also been assisted by several curates during this period.
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1958 – 1962 |
Father Noel Burditt |
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1962 – 1985 |
Father David Woodard |
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1985 – 1995 |
Father Tim Russ (later became Canon Tim Russ) |
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1996 – 2001 |
Father Sean Healy (now Monsignor Sean Healy and Vicar General) |
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2001 – 2003 |
Father Edmund Worthy |
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2003 – 2010 |
Father Michael Turner |
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2010 – 2012 |
Father David Barrett |
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2012 – Present |
Father Andy Richardson |
