Father Timothy J. Buckley C.Ss.R. (Priest)
Father Timothy J. Buckley C.Ss.R. is a member of the Redemptorists and has been Parish Priest here at St Mary's since Autumn 2011. Originally from Clapham, London, Fr Tim was ordained in 1970 and has had various ministries in Redemptorist parishes and has lead missions across the country. For six years he was Publishing Director of Redemptorist Publications. He is a wonderful storyteller and a celebrated author, with books including the Freddie Freckles series for children to his credit. Fr Tim gained an MA in Christian Spirituality, and a doctorate from Heythrop College. His doctoral thesis was on the pastoral care of Catholics who experience marital breakdown. Fr Tim is an avid sports fan and still enjoys a good game of tennis. He continues to follow the highs and lows of Sunderland AFC with great enthusiasm! Since acquiring a fit bit some years ago, he has managed to beat the 10,000 steps target every day, putting all of us to shame!

Deacon Bernard Rigby (Deacon)
Deacon Bernard Rigby was ordained in 2008 with his first parish being Holy Rosary in Aintree. Following a change of address, he was assigned St Mary's, and joined our parish in 2012. Integral to his ministry is talking to people who have drifted from the faith and creating opportunities for them to return with a warm and friendly welcome. He is married to Angela and has four children to first marriage and five stepchildren. He is a keen railway enthusiast and often spends his days off travelling by rail and visiting his family. In his earlier life, he spent thirty years teaching including ten years as a headteacher. His first and second wife share the same name - Angela, and he tells us that people often joke with him saying 'if you talk in your sleep, they wouldn't know which one you were talking about!'