by Michael McG | Nov 7, 2024 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese, Bishop Terry
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, in accordance with a tradition which goes back 1,300 years, has declared an Ordinary Jubilee Year in 2025. The theme of the year is SPES NON CONFUNDIT – “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). I take this opportunity to give the bare bones...
by Michael McG | Jun 6, 2023 | Catholic Voice, Diocese
Looking back on last month, the main highlight for most people surely was the King and Queen’s Coronation. Even if you are a staunch republican, you couldn’t have missed it! Certainly “Coronation” and “Monarchy” and the rituals surrounding the ceremony have formed a...
by Michael McG | Feb 7, 2022 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese
Most of us will know that February 11 is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is also, fittingly, the World Day of Prayer for the Sick.Each year, the Holy Father sends a message out to all of us on this occasion. In his message he first of all reminds us that it was...
by Michael McG | Sep 3, 2021 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has inaugurated a special day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 25. In his message he reminds us that Jesus promised his disciples he would be with them always (cf Mt 28.20). He says that in fact, the whole Church cares and loves...
by Michael McG | Jul 29, 2021 | Catholic Voice, Miscellaneous
A special summer edition of the Catholic Voice will be available free of charge in churches throughout the diocese from this weekend. You can read it online on this page. Monthly editions will return in October – please send contributions in Word with photos as jpeg...
