The Roman Catholic English Service Mass in Madeira
The English service mass in Madeira is held every Sunday usually at 10a.m at the Chapel of the Penha de França, but please note that during the summer months of 2025 the mass will be at 10.30am – half an hour later.
For many years the celebrant of the mass was Father Bernadino, who was natural to Madeira but spent many years working in Mozambique and the United States of America. Father Bernadino was a tireless champion of the poor and downtrodden of Madeira, and was instrumental in establishing the People helping People Project, which strives to alleviate the suffering of poverty stricken people on the island. After Father Bernardino passed away in January 2023, the Mass has been celebrated by Father Joseph and Father Thomas who are Carmelite priests from Karmala, India.
Instrumental music is provided by the sisters, Catia and Helena Marques. In addition Cátia is a talented singer.
After the mass join us for tea and coffee in the cottage at the bottom of the garden. All are welcome.
Mass in Portuguese
In addition to the English service Mass, there are Portuguese services at the Chapel of Penha de França at 6.30 pm on Saturdays and 11.30 am on Sundays. These services are celebrated by Father Vitor.
Visitors may volunteer to do one of the readings
Our talented musician- Catia
Father Bernadino celebrating Mass with a visiting priest – Father Daren
