Bishop's visitation

The bishop will visit St. Barbara parish from 8 to 11 October 2026. Below is the complete programme from Oslo katolske bispedømme.

Thursday 8 October

15:00 – The bishop arrives at the parish.

15:15 – Meeting with the parish administrator.

16:00 – Review of the parish registers, Mass stipend records and archives.

17:00 – Eucharistic adoration and confession.

18:00 – Holy Mass.

19:00 – Supper.

Friday 9 October

10:00 – Visits to the sick in Notodden, arriving at approximately 11:00.

12:00 – Visits to the sick in Dalen. Four hours including travel.

17:00 – Eucharistic adoration and confession.

18:00 – Holy Mass.

18:30 – Meeting with the finance council.

20:00 – Supper/dinner.

Saturday 10 October

10:00 – Inspection of the sacristy and church interior.

11:00 – Review of the parish properties.

12:00 – Holy Mass.

12:30 – Lunch.

13:00 – Meeting with the parish council.

15:00 – Meeting with the catechists.

16:30 – Meeting with the Polish group.

17:30 – Meeting with the Spanish group.

19:00 – Supper/dinner.

Sunday 11 October

11:00 – Pontifical Mass at St. Barbara.

12:30 – Coffee gathering after Mass.

15:00 – Departure for Notodden.

16:00 – Meeting with the congregation in Notodden.

17:00 – Mass at Notodden kirke.

18:00 – Coffee gathering in Notodden.

20:00 – Departure.

Practical information

There will be no Mass at 13:00 on Sunday 11 October. Please bring extra food for the coffee gathering at St. Barbara, as requested in the Sunday bulletin.