Bishop's visitation

There are no Masses at St. Barbara on 28 and 29 August because Fr. Trym is at Mariaholm for the national assembly of Norges Unge Katolikker.

The priest is usually available for confessions from 17:00 on Fridays. Confession can also be arranged on other days, before or after Mass.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped at St. Barbara and Vatnås. The parish also encouraged everyone to save the date for the feast of Saint Olav in 2027.

A joint Confirmation retreat with Hønefoss and Lillehammer takes place on 16–18 October. With many participants expected, the leadership team needs around 20 volunteers over the age of 18 from the three parishes. Contact Fr. Trym if you are interested or have questions.

Confirmation preparation starts on 4 September, the ages 3–7 group on 5 September, and Good Shepherd catechesis on 13 September. Registration links are on the parish catechesis page.

Fr. Johan was unavailable, and the English Mass at 16:00 was cancelled.

The programme for the visitation is on the noticeboard at the back of the church.

The parish is travelling by car from St. Barbara to Larvik. Lunch follows Mass at St. Frans.