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...
by Michael McG | Nov 26, 2021 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have been exploring other ways to practice their faith, including Spiritual Communion via live streaming. As people begin returning to...
by Michael McG | Sep 21, 2021 | Pope Francis, Synod of Bishops 2023, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
At the beginning of September, Bishop Terry sent us a pastoral letter, to be read out in parishes throughout the diocese. In his letter, Bishop Terry spoke of an invitation from Pope Francis to every Catholic in our diocese and indeed in dioceses around the world to...
