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Congratulations to Fr Pat Cope

by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous

Fr Patrick Cope appointed as Prison Service Area Chaplain for the North East Fr Patrick is due to take up a new role from 1st May after his appointment within the Prison Service as Area Chaplain for the North East. In this new role he works with the Prison Service...

Ushaw College A Celebration 1808-2008

by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous

This superb publication celebrates some of the successes and aspirations of the founders of Ushaw College. The text is principally the contributions of three Ushaw academics. Rev Dr D Milburn, M Sharratt and P Phillips. Together they chart the passage from Douai,...

‘Living Theology’ now open for booking!

by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous

2008 Residential Summer School The 2008 ‘Living Theology’ Residential Summer School will take place at Ushaw College, Durham from Sunday, 27 July to Friday, 1 August. Full details including lecture titles, names of lecturers, cost, and a downloadable...

Coming Soon – Ushaw College 1808-2008 A Celebration

by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous

Ushaw College has produced a Bi-Centenary Book. A celebration of the contribution to Roman Catholic life in the North of England and beyond. Ushaw College is a scion of Douai, which trained priests for the English Church. Ushaw continues to train men for priestly...

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

by webmaster | Mar 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous

What you can do to oppose it Please write to your MP, emphasising that you are a constituent, who feels very strongly that there should be a conscience vote about the Bill and stating your principle objections to the suggested legislation. Parishes could also consider...

Pastoral message from Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor

by webmaster | Mar 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous

President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, As you will know, there is a Bill currently in Parliament which touches on profound questions of human life and dignity. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill...