Children’s Rosary at the CELEBRATE Festival Sussex, England August 2026

Children’s Rosary at the CELEBRATE Festival, Worth School (15–19 August 2026) 

We received this lovely note from Children's Rosary group leader Sinead Peacock:

This year we were delighted to bring the Children’s Rosary to the CELEBRATE Festival at Worth School in Sussex. The five‑day gathering was full of joy, prayer, and fellowship, with the theme “Let There Be Light” inspiring everyone who attended.

Our stall quickly became a lively meeting place. From Sunday through Wednesday—thanks to securing a second table—I was able to welcome families throughout the day. Word soon spread that we had balloons, and before long children were flocking over with bright smiles. Each visit became a beautiful opportunity to share the Children’s Rosary: offering prayer cards, miraculous medals, rosary beads, leaflets, and of course a Children’s Rosary balloon.

Many wonderful conversations unfolded with parents, grandparents, catechists, teachers and young people who were eager to learn more about the prayer groups. It was a blessing to witness such openness and enthusiasm.

We have already booked to return next year, and we hope to explore a little fundraising with our parish so we can secure a full table again. Thank you to Catherine for the Children's Rosary resources (especially the balloons!) and  to Kevin and all the Catenians who generously supplied the rosary beads and prayer cards for our family, parish and school packs, and to everyone who stopped by—your encouragement truly lit up our days.

Mass Offered on September 1, 2026 for Seminarians

A Mass was offered on September 1, 2026 for all seminarians that they will grow in holiness and lead us all in love. Every month, we have a Mass offered for this intention. As our seminarians will be the future shepherds and our children are their future flock, it seemed a beautiful way for the children to help with their prayers.  It is our goal to feature a different seminarian on the first of the month every month by inviting him to share something of himself and giving all our readers the opportunity to pray for him. This month, we are featuring Brother Basil Sheplong Menyen, a seminarian from the Diocese of Shendam, Nigeria (shown above). Brother Basil was part of the Children's Rosary when he was a child, and he took a leadership role in his group. He shares how the prayer group has been bearing fruit years later in supporting his vocation to the priesthood.

My name is Brother Basil Sheplong Menyen; I am from Shendam Plateau State, Nigeria. I started the Children’s Rosary in 2016 when Fr. Paul Miapkwap was transferred to my Parish at St. John of the Cross Shimankar in Plateau State Nigeria. The daily prayer of the Children's Rosary formed my faith and kept me rooted in prayer even while I was away for my university studies. By God’s grace, I completed my university education and obtained a BSc. in Economics and also finished the One year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). During this period, the zeal to work for God continued to burn in my heart. I discerned my vocation, and I was admitted into the seminary. I have just completed my Spiritual year studies, and God willing, I will begin Philosophy I in October 2026. I believe the effectiveness of the Children Rosary prayer has sustained me a great deal in my formation. It taught me simplicity, devotion to Our Lady, and perseverance in prayer, and these are helping me now as I prepare for the next stage of my priestly formation. I was inspired by the recent journey of your son Asher to Africa and some European countries to spread the Children’s Rosary; Fr. Paul has shared the stories with us. I pray to spread it in my own little way too. Thanks

We humbly ask that you please keep Br. Basil Sheplong Menyen in your prayers.