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Ordination to the Diaconate of Francis Sutcliffe

by Michael McG | Apr 9, 2019 | Miscellaneous

Bishop Terry told the congregation to reflect on the love and guidance we receive from God in the sacraments during the Ordination to the Diaconate of Francis Sutcliffe. The ordination took place during the 10.45 Mass at his home parish of St John of Beverley Church,...

Churches Rally Together To Stop Knife Crime

by Michael McG | Apr 2, 2019 | Catholic Bishop's Conference

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will join other churches leaders at a rally in Trafalgar Square this Saturday (April 6) to call for an end to knife crime. The church leaders will stand alongside young people, families and communities affected by the scourge of violent crime...

Young People’s Synod Document Now Available

by Michael McG | Apr 2, 2019 | Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Christus Vivit – Christ is Alive! Is now available to order from the Catholic Truth Society (CTS). The document is the fruit of six months of prayer and reflection on the conclusions of last autumn’s Synod on Young...

The Pope’s Prayer Intentions For April

by Michael McG | Apr 2, 2019 | CAFOD, Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention

Among the many intentions we will bring to our prayer during April, the Holy Father invites us to consider also what is in his heart and his prayers this month. This month brings us Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Good Friday, then the bright triumph of absolute good over...

Pastoral Letter For The Third Sunday Of Lent

by Michael McG | Mar 29, 2019 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters

Dear Sisters and Brothers, God never ceases to call us. He called us into existence in our mothers’ womb and continues to coax us into life. At baptism he called us into the life of the family of God, giving us the chance to share his very own life with the Son and...