The Pope’s Prayer Intentions For March
The Holy Father invites us to join our hearts to his, and together to Christ’s, praying about the concerns that face humanity and church. The purpose of this, his personal network of prayer, is to mobilise ourselves and each other, through prayer and action, to engage...
‘Wonderful News’ As Cardinal Is Cleared For Sainthood
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has warmly welcomed the news that Cardinal Newman will be declared a saint. Pope Francis cleared the way for the canonisation of the much-loved educationalist by authorising the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to issue a decree...
Bishops’ Statement As Ad Limina Visit Ends
Statement from the Bishops of England and Wales, Rome, Saturday 29 September 2018 As we end our visit, ad limina Apostolorum, we offer these reflections on our days together in Rome. On Friday September 28 we were immensely privileged to share conversation with Pope...
Day of Prayer And Fasting For Abuse Survivors
Parishes in our diocese have been responding to the call of Pope Francis for prayer and fasting after the latest revelations concerning sexual abuse within the Church. The Holy Father called for this penitential exercise as a sign of solidarity with victims and...
