by Michael McG | Jun 10, 2020 | Coronavirus, Miscellaneous, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has thanked the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for its “exceptional and magnificent” £1m donation to help Catholic charities cope with poverty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardinal Nichols praised the donation as “a remarkable gift...
by Michael McG | Jun 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
You will be aware from the media that the government plans to allow the possibility that places of worship may be opened for private prayer as from Monday June 15, providing they are able to comply with the government’s strict regulations. Thorough preparations need...
by Michael McG | Jun 5, 2020 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Catholic bishops in England and Wales have issued a statement in solidarity with those struggling for racial justice after the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minnesota. Bishop Declan Lang, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales lead bishop for...
by Michael McG | Jun 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
In an extended pastoral message for the feast day of St Boniface (June 5), Patron of the Diocese of Plymouth, Bishop Mark O’Toole expressed his hope that the Government “will see sense soon” and permit the opening of at least some churches for personal prayer. ...
by Michael McG | Jun 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has questioned why churches have not been allowed to open for private prayer. Speaking in his homily for Pentecost Sunday, the cardinal asks why churches have been excluded from a decision that has seen car showrooms and outdoor markets now...
by Michael McG | May 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop Terry is inviting you to join the National Rosary Rally taking place in dioceses throughout England, Wales and Scotland from 9am to 9pm on Pentecost Sunday (May 31). Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics to pray the Rosary in their family homes during the month...