Stonyhurst Association

16/08/2026

OS in Hong Kong, we look forward to seeing you this September.

Join us for a special drinks reception with our new Head, William Doherty, at The Park Lane Hong Kong on Wednesday 16 September, from 7–9pm.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow OS and friends, and to welcome William on his first visit to Hong Kong as Head of Stonyhurst.

Prospective families are also invited to meet William during his visit, with appointments available on 16 and 21 September.

To arrange a meeting, please contact [email protected]

To attend the reception, please RSVP to [email protected]

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

Following our announcement earlier this week of the sad death of former teacher Paul Warrilow. Please find below details of Paul's funeral.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at:

⛪ St Michael and St John’s RC Church, Lowergate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BE.

🕚 11:00am

All are welcome to join in prayer and remembrance.

An online tribute page has been created in memory of Paul.

Dedicated to the memory of Paul

12/08/2026

It is with great sadness we share the news of the death of Paul Warrilow.

Paul served the College with great dedication for nearly four decades, from 1983 until 2022, and will be remembered with much affection by generations of pupils, colleagues and members of the wider Stonyhurst community.

We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to Paul’s family, friends and all who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Paul will be held at 11am on Wednesday 26 August at St Michael and St John's RC Church, Lowergate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BE.
A funeral reception will follow at The Mill, Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB from 12pm.
As I am sure you are aware, Paul was a fanatical Villa fan. Feel free to wear a Villa scarf, regardless of your team! Paul would be delighted to know you honoured the Villa, or changed allegiance, even for a short time, in his name!
Donations gratefully received for East Lancashire Hospice at: https://paulwarrilow.muchloved.com

06/08/2026

🏉 Richmond BBQ & Rugby is back!

Join us on Friday 4 September 2026 at Richmond Athletic Ground for the Dermot Gogarty Memorial Cup, featuring teams representing Old SMH and OJB.

Enjoy OS rugby, a family BBQ, drinks in the Murray Judd Bar and the chance to catch up with old friends.

📍 Richmond Athletic Ground
⏰ 7pm kick-off and bar opens at 6pm
🎟️ Entry free
🍔 BBQ: £10 adults, £5 ages 5–15, under 5s free

Book here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=91a7cfb6-e175-4ff0-9efe-9a033f4b0742&envId=p-aSgQcU9qGE-q6sLxq4Vv6A&zone=eur

Interested in playing? Contact Leo Higham OS 19 at [email protected]

31/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Wherever you are, join us in marking the day. Here are Mass times at Jesuit churches across Britain.

St Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us 🙏🏼

30/07/2026

🤍 Yorkshire Day celebrations start tomorrow!

We’re getting the celebrations underway early with the Stonyhurst in Yorkshire gathering tomorrow, Friday 31 July, from 6.00pm in Leeds.

Join us for drinks, good company and a proper Yorkshire welcome at:

📍 Archie’s Bar & Kitchen
Arches V&W, The Dark Arches
Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4BR

All OS and friends are very welcome!

Not yet in the WhatsApp group? Contact:

📧 Fr David Chadwick: [email protected]
📧 Chris Thorpe: [email protected]

Yorkshire Day itself is Saturday 1 August - but the celebrations begin tomorrow! 🤍

27/07/2026

🎬 Film Club at Farm Street Church

Join the Tim Hetherington Film Club on Thursday 30 July for a screening of the world cinema classic Cinema Paradiso.

📍 Arrupe Hall, Farm Street Church
🕡 Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
🎟 Free entry and refreshments, with donations welcome
🎞 Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes, with English subtitles

Set in a small Sicilian town, Cinema Paradiso tells the moving story of a young boy’s friendship with a cinema projectionist. The much-loved film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and remains one of the great celebrations of cinema.

The next Film Club screening will be Ignacio de Loyola: Soldier, Sinner, Saint on Thursday 27 August.

22/07/2026

🏉 Richmond BBQ & Rugby is back!

Join us on Friday 4 September 2026 at Richmond Athletic Ground for the Dermot Gogarty Memorial Cup, featuring teams representing Old SMH and OJB.

Enjoy OS rugby, a family BBQ, drinks in the Murray Judd Bar and the chance to catch up with old friends.

📍 Richmond Athletic Ground
⏰ 6pm kick-off and bar opening
🎟️ Entry free
🍔 BBQ: £10 adults, £5 ages 5–15, under 5s free

Book here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=91a7cfb6-e175-4ff0-9efe-9a033f4b0742&envId=p-aSgQcU9qGE-q6sLxq4Vv6A&zone=eur

Interested in playing? Contact Leo Higham OS 19 at [email protected]

21/07/2026

Calling all OS in New Zealand 🇳🇿

Richard Thorpe OS 82 is hoping to bring the Stonyhurst Association community in New Zealand back together after a break of a few years.

He would love to hear from any OS who might be interested in reconnecting, joining a WhatsApp group and, in time, meeting up for informal drinks or meals in Auckland and perhaps further afield too.

If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with us.

And if you know any OS living in New Zealand who may not currently be in contact with us, please do tag them or share this post with them.