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Father Behruz Rafat, known as Father Behr, was ordained a Catholic priest 14 years ago on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Father Behr was born in Tehran, Iran, and grew up in South London. He trained for the Archdiocese of Southwark at Saint John’s Seminary, Wonersh.
He has served in parishes in South London and Kent. For 7 years he was the parish priest of Paddock Wood. Before that, he worked as chaplain in a hospital and in a school. Most recently he was a resident priest in Corpus Christi parish in Tonbridge before being appointed as parish priest of Tenterden.
Father Behr has been and currently is involved in encouraging people to form prayer groups and spiritual support groups via online platforms such as Zoom and WhatsApp.
He has a wide range of interests including film, music and literature and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and all faith backgrounds.
Fr Behr says: ‘I am delighted to be living and working in this beautiful market town and look forward to getting to know the people of Tenterden.’
After a short flurry with hotel management, Jolyon worked in the National Health Service in a number of roles for 40 years.
He has particular responsibility for the housebound and residential nursing homes. He also is experienced at planning funeral rites and happy to help people in any pre-need situations.
He also has a role as the RC Ecumenical Officer for Kent and is an active member of the Archdiocese of Southwark’s Unity Commission.
He has been married to Suzanne for nearly 40 years.
More News:
Confession. Fr Behr is available for Confession every Saturday from 10.30am - 11.00 am. He is also happy to visit those who are not able to come to church.
Children’s Liturgy: Children’s Liturgy at the 10.00 am Mass is on the first Sunday of every month. All children who have not made their First Holy Communion are welcome to attend. The next lesson with Lorraine is on Sun 1 Oct.
Tuesday Film Show. On Tuesday we have another fascinating documentary on our Catholic faith starting with refreshments at 10.30 am followed by the film at 10.45 am.
On Monday 2 October we have a general parish meeting at 7.00 pm. This will be a great opportunity to come together as a parish. The parish finance committee will make a presentation on our parish finances with lots of time for questions. We will also have time to discuss other aspects of parish life. I do hope you will put this date in your diary and make every effort to attend. I am always grateful for the suggestions from parishioners on how to improve things in our parish. Fr Behr |
Sat 30 Sep: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 1 Oct : Mass at 10.00 am followed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.
Mon 2 Oct: Mass at 10.00 am.
Tue 3 Oct: Mass at 10.00 am.
Wed 4 Oct: Service of the Word and Holy Communion at 10.00 am.
Thu 5 Oct: Adoration at 09.00 am followed by Mass at 10.00 am.
Fri 6 Oct: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Adoration at 10.30 am.
Sat 7 Oct: Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm.
Sun 8 Oct: Mass at 10.00 am followed by Traditional Latin Mass at 12.00 noon.