by Michael McG | Dec 3, 2019 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, General Election
The Lord Jesus said: ‘I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.’ (John 10:10) This General Election is profoundly important to the United Kingdom. Catholics cannot simply “watch from the balcony.”[1] Conscious of the common good of every person...
by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Teesport ship visitors from Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) have won a global award for the work they do supporting seafarers’ pastoral needs and wellbeing. They were presented with the Shoreside Team of the Year honour at the annual IHS Markit Safety at Sea...
by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Religious Communities, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry presided at the abbatial blessing of Dame Anna Brennan OSB, the newly elected abbess of Stanbrook Abbey in Wass. The blessing of an abbess, first recorded in the sixth century, has varied in form and expression over the centuries. Nowadays, the rite is...
by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Marriage Care
Marriage Care is looking for volunteers to join its board of trustees so it can continue delivering vital relationship support services and marriage preparation courses for the Catholic community and beyond. Expressions of interest from all candidates are welcome, but...
by Michael McG | Oct 29, 2019 | St Wilfrid's, York, St Wilfrid's, York, Liturgy and Music
A service of readings, hymns and choral music in thanksgiving for the canonisation of St John Henry Cardinal Newman is to be held at St Wilfrid’s Church in York. The Musical Oratory takes place on Thursday November 28 at 6pm. Entrance is free and a retiring collection...
