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Ukraine ‘Expects’ Papal Visit

by Michael McG | Apr 30, 2021 | Miscellaneous

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church says Ukraine is hoping for a visit from Pope Francis. Speaking to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said that Ukrainians would warmly welcome a papal visit. He...

Cardinal Urges Catholics To Pray For Eastern Christians

by Michael McG | Apr 30, 2021 | Miscellaneous

Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, the English former papal nuncio to Egypt and delegate to the Arab league, has encouraged Catholics to take part in the Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians on Sunday May 9. In an open letter to Catholics across the UK, Cardinal Fitzgerald...

‘Pray In May’ For Mission To Feed The World’s Children

by Michael McG | Apr 30, 2021 | Mary's Meals

An award-winning charity that was inspired by Our Lady’s example of raising a child in poverty is asked for prayers throughout the month of May for the success of its work. Mary’s Meals was set up by former fish farmer Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow in 2002 and now works in...

Lourdes Tour Operator Ceases Trading

by Michael McG | Apr 27, 2021 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage

An important announcement from pilgrinage director Keith Tillotson… I am sorry to have to inform you that as of April 27 2021, Joe Walsh Pilgrim Tours will cease trading.Having spoken to David Walsh the CEO of the company he has assured me that there was no...

Pastoral Letter For World Day Of Prayer For Vocations

by Michael McG | Apr 26, 2021 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters

To be read and made available on the weekend of April 24 and 25 in all churches and chapels of the diocese… Dear sisters and brothers, “The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest.” Do we take...