by Michael McG | May 9, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
A Statement by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales In his 2014 message for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wrote, ‘We ourselves need to see, and then to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees… are brothers and sisters...
by Michael McG | May 9, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
This is the bread come down from heaven (John 6:58) A beautiful hallmark of the Catholic faith is the profound desire to participate in the Holy Mass and share in the Eucharist. We do so with deep gratitude and joy.The Eucharist gives the Church her identity – “The...
by Michael McG | Apr 25, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop Paul McAleenan, the lead bishop for migrants and refugees for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has commented on the government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. “The proposal to send some of those seeking asylum to Rwanda is at odds with the line...
by Michael McG | Feb 25, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop of Plymouth the Rt Rev Mark O’Toole has strongly urged all Catholics to go to Mass this Ash Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine. The message follows Pope Francis’ call to observe Ash Wednesday as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace. “War has...
by Michael McG | Feb 25, 2022 | Miscellaneous, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called for an immediate cessation of the Russian attacks in Ukraine and for the protection of innocent civilians. “I appeal for all to pray for the people of Ukraine, who are suffering the brunt of this conflict,” he said. “I pray for...
by Michael McG | Jan 29, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Covid-19 Guidance for Churches – January 2022 Download Introduction Following the government announcement that the Plan B measures put in place to mitigate against Covid transmission will be lifted in full on January 27, the following guidance is offered to the...
