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The Big Assembly
The Big Assembly is the name given to the Holy Father's Visit to St Mary's University College – 17th September 2010.
The theme for Pope Benedict XVI's 2010 visit to the UK is
Cor ad cor loquitur -
Heart speaks unto heart. Cardinal John Henry Newman chose the words as the motto to go on his coat of arms. Heart speaks unto heart is a fitting choice for this papal visit as, on the final day of his Apostolic Journey, the Holy Father will beatify Cardinal Newman - the much-loved Victorian theologian. A range of merchandising from IVSGroup (the official merchandisers for the Papal Visit 2010) has been specifically tailored to reflect this theme.
The merchandise store can be accessed through the
www.thepapalvisit.org.uk or directly using
www.papalvisitstore.com.
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Love in Truth
‘Caritas in Veritate’
Bishop Terry extends an invitation to the whole Diocese – young people and adults alike – to join together in a special project for Lent 2010. The aim is to promote insight and understanding, and provoke stimulation and challenge, as we make a closer examination of recent Catholic Social Teaching.
The project is entitled Love in Truth – the English translation of the 2009 Papal Encyclical ‘Caritas in Veritate’. The wide-ranging themes highlighted there by the Holy Father will form the focus for much of the input and discussion, including:
The aim is to relate the teaching of the Church to contemporary issues and choices. With the profound economic and social consequences of the recent global recession, together with an imminent General Election, these issues could hardly be more pertinent.
In order to allow the greatest possible access for the whole Diocese, there will be evening sessions taking place in three Vicariate venues (Hull, York and Middlesbrough) during the first two weeks of Lent. These will be followed by a morning plenary session for the whole Diocese, to be held in York on Saturday 13th March. It is hoped that participants will aim to come to both of their two local sessions and also to the plenary session.
We have secured some excellent speakers and facilitators, both Clergy and Laity, with a passion for Catholic Social Teaching and an ability to share its treasures. These include Fathers Peter Keeling, John O’Gara, John Lumley, and William Massie, Prior Colin Battell OSB, David Cross of CAFOD, Patrick Doyle and Nan Saeki. At the plenary session Bishop Terry will be joined by John Battle (retiring MP for Leeds West) – an insightful speaker on issues of social justice.
The details of the project sessions are as follows (all 7.00 pm start):
Hull (Endsleigh Pastoral Centre)
York (St Bede’s Pastoral Centre)
Middlesbrough (St Francis, Acklam)
Third session – Plenary for the whole Diocese together
10.00 am to 1.00 pm at English Martyrs, York, on Saturday 13th March. The session will conclude with a simple lunch.
Posters, leaflets and brief summaries of ‘Caritas in Veritate’ have been sent to all Parish Priests and Lay Adult Formation Contacts, and also to University Chaplaincies, Sixth Form Colleges and Secondary Schools. Should you require any further information, please contact Jane Cook on (01642) 850505 ext 235 or adultformation@dioceseofmiddlesbrough.co.uk
The full text of ‘Caritas in Veritate’ can be found under the list of Encyclicals on www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi