by Michael McG | Nov 7, 2024 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese, Bishop Terry
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, in accordance with a tradition which goes back 1,300 years, has declared an Ordinary Jubilee Year in 2025. The theme of the year is SPES NON CONFUNDIT – “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). I take this opportunity to give the bare bones...
by Michael McG | Nov 1, 2024 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
During the month of November, in which the Church traditionally remembers the faithful departed, the Pope invites us to pray with him for all those who have lost a child.Fathers and mothers who have experienced this “particularly intense” pain, which defies all human...
by Michael McG | Nov 1, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations
Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) is inviting all schools to take part in its #RedWednesday live stream on Wednesday November 20.This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, pray, and have fun while supporting children and young people living in...
by Michael McG | Oct 28, 2024 | Pope Francis, Encyclicals
Bishop of Shrewsbury Mark Davies has welcomed Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical letter Dilexit nos on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, as a “great gift”.Bishop Mark said that as the Church seeks to grow in communion, participation and mission, “an...
by Michael McG | Oct 10, 2024 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The focus for this year’s World Mental Health Day (Thursday October 10) is the mental health challenges facing employees in the workplace.In a statement, Bishop Paul Mason, lead bishop for mental health for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, says the dignity of...
