Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Advent 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers, The vast majority of our churches at this time of the year have an Advent wreath. In fact, I half suspect that at some point towards the beginning of this mass either the second candle was ceremoniously lighted or was already burning when...
Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers, On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit had encouraged and emboldened the Apostles, Peter began to preach. So inspiring were his words given to him by the Spirit that the people listening knew that they were hearing a new message and...
Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Lent 2023
Lent 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers, You probably wouldn’t sing Christmas carols on your summer holidays. They would be out of place. More than likely, you wouldn’t turn up for a wedding wearing your gardening or DIY clothes. It just wouldn’t be respectful. If you...
