Welcome to the parish website of St William Wigan. In 2018 the Catholic parishes of St.William in Ince, St. Patrick, Hardybutts and St. John, Standishgate were amalgamated as one under the leadership and guidance of our parish priest, Fr. Ian O'Shea, and our Assistant Priest, Fr. Hugh Donleavy. In July 2024 the church of St Mary on Standishgate was also amalgamated into the parish of St William. We hope you find our website useful and informative. If you have any suggestions please let us know using the contacts page. Our weekly newsletter can be found at the bottom of this page.
A warm welcome from our Parish Priest, Fr Ian O'Shea (right), and our Assistant Priest, Fr Hugh Donleavy (left).
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
3rd November 2024
Praying with the Pope: In November we pray for those who have lost a child. Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.
Racial Justice: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon speaks about human dignity of all people