by webmaster | May 1, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Bishop Terry
The Catholic Social Action Network have sent a letter to the press on this Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker signed by it’s Chair, Bishop Terence Drainey. It reads: “SIR – today marks the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker, the day when we celebrate the...
by webmaster | Mar 9, 2015 | Miscellaneous, Bishop Terry
As Bishop for Youth, Bishop Terry Drainey delivered a message from Pope Francis to 8000 young people gathered for the Flame2 youth event at Wembley Arena last weekend: ‘His Holiness Pope Francis presents His special greetings to all those persons who are...
by webmaster | Feb 21, 2015 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, “Lord, tell me what you want me to do; show me the way I’m supposed to go; give me a bit of a clue as to the next move.” Surely we have all prayed like this on some occasions in our life? The psalmist in today’s readings obviously...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2015 | Bishop Terry
So we begin a new year. May it be a blessed and peaceful one for us all. We have many things to look forward to during the course of this year. Each of us will have our own personal wish-list and expectations. However, as a country we will be having a General Election...
by webmaster | Dec 27, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, .. the child’s father and mother stood there wondering at the things that were being said about him….. How many parents must have found themselves in this position, standing there wondering at the things that were being said about their...
by webmaster | Dec 14, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, What tension, suspense, and drama we witness in today’s readings especially the Gospel. You can feel the electricity in the air as the words move backwards and forwards between John the Baptist and the priests and Levites. Just listen again....
