Feast of St Charles Borromeo Celebrated

4 November 2025

A classical painting depicting a scene with several figures, including a woman wrapped in a green cloth, a man with a pointed beard, and a man in a red jacket gesturing during a discussion, with other individuals observing.

Charity of St. Charles Borromeo altarpiece by Francesco Cozza in Chapel of St Michael the Archangel, Basilica di Sant Andrea delle Fratte, Rome, Italy

Image: Copyright

4 November 2025 marked the Feast of St Charles Borromeo. A service was held at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Hull to celebrate the feast and also to officially welcome Fr Philip Cunnah as the new parish priest. His induction was supported by several invited clergy and an inspiring homily by Canon David Grant was heard by a large congregation. In welcoming Fr Phil Cunnah to the Parish, he also spoke about the life of Saint Charles who was respected for devoting his life to leadership, steadfast faith, humilty, care for the poor and commitment to educating clergy.

In Middlebrough, the Feast was also celebrated in the livestreamed daily service with a fitting homily by Fr Steven Leightell which included a tribute to the work of St Charles Borromeo on his feast day.

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