The Feast of Mater Admirabilis is a unique celebration for schools and colleges that were founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, which includes Digby Stuart College. 

The feast is in celebration of the beautiful painting of the Virgin Mary we have in our college chapel corridor. The artist, Pauline Perdrau, a young novice RSCJ Sister, produced the original painting on a wall in a recreational area of the convent where she lived, and Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, liked it so much that she thought that copies of the painting should be placed in all their schools as an inspiration to the many children of the Sacred Heart. 

And so, there is a painting or statue of Mater in every Society of the Sacred Heart School around the world, including here at Digby Stuart!

5.15pm Feast Day Mass for Mater Admirabilis in the Sacred Heart Chapel

6.15pm Drinks Reception & Photographs in the Chapel Cloisters                   

6.55pm Take seats for Dinner in the Convent Parlour

7.00pm Formal Dinner (3 course meal & speeches)

~9.30pm END

No - there is no obligation to attend the Mass service if you don't want to! If you have a ticket for Formal but would prefer to not attend the Mass beforehand, you can join us for the drinks reception at 6.15pm.

If you would like to attend Mass, you are very welcome and service booklets and an explanation of the gathering will be offered at the beginning for anyone unfamiliar with Catholic worship.  

Due to the small size of the Sacred Heart chapel, spaces are limited so please make sure you are there in good time to get a seat!

Starter: Leek, Chestnut Mushroom & Brie Tart with a Rocket Salad

Main Course: Herb Crusted Chicken Breast served with Roasted New Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli and a chicken jus.

Plant-based Main Course: Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Risotto

Dessert: Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade

Please ensure that you submit information about any dietary requirements or allergies when you purchase your ticket, so that we can pass it on to our wonderful catering team.

Please note that the dress code for the evening will be formal, and consequently we ask all guests to wear one of the following options:

• Suit and tie
• Smart shirt, smart trousers, and tie
• Evening dress - gown or cocktail dress
• Smart blouse & trousers or skirt
• Religious, traditional, or formal national dress.

If you would like to keep with the tradition of the Feast of Mater Admirabilis and wear something pink, it would be very welcomed but is not compulsory! 

Yes - there will be non-alcoholic drinks available at both the drinks reception and during dinner. 

No - Unfortunately due to very limited capacity in the Convent Parlour, this event is for Roehampton students only and all attendees must purchase their own ticket. 

We do have more events later in the year where guests will be very welcome, so watch out for announcements! 🦁

Yes - We will be operating a waiting list for the formal dinner if tickets sell out. 

If you would like to be added, please email your Name, Student ID and any dietary requirements to digbystuart.college@roehampton.ac.uk