Cardinal Vincent Nichols has added his voice to those expressing disappointment after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons by 23 votes. Describing the outcome as a “watershed moment in the history of our...
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Series of Organ recitals begins in Hull
The Parish of St Anthony & Our Lady of Mercy in Hull is holding a series of organ recitals, starting this Saturday (June 21), with a recital from diocesan director of music Steven Maxson.The music continues with Julian Savory, from St Mary’s, Cottingham, on...
When seafarers need a Good Samaritan
When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land, they don’t know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to when they need help.Port chaplains and volunteer ship visitors from Stella Maris (the Catholic Church’s maritime agency...
Alarm expressed over proposed abortion law change
Archbishop John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, says the Church is “deeply alarmed” after MPs passing an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill on decriminalising abortion.In a statement he said:...
Bishop Terry joins Archbishop Stephen for ecumenical pilgrimage in York
Bishop Terry will join the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, to lead an ecumenical pilgrimage through the city of York to mark the Jubilee Year 2025 on Wednesday (June 18), culminating in a shared service at York Minster at 2pm.All are welcome – pilgrims from...
Archbishop: Contact your MP to oppose abortion amendments
The lead bishop for life Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop John Sherrington, is asking Catholics to contact their MPs to encourage them to oppose two amendments on abortion in the Crime and Policing Bill: “We are deeply alarmed by two amendments that have...
Archbishop calls for action on assisted suicide bill
Archbishop of Liverpool John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, issued this statement on the upcoming Third Reading of the Assisted Suicide Bill... The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which...
Funeral details for Father Jim O’Brien
Father Jim O’Brien’s remains will be received into St Vincent De Paul Church, Hull, at 7pm on Thursday (May 22), with the dean, Canon David Grant, as principal celebrant.His Requiem Mass will be at noon on Friday (May 23) at St Vincent De Paul Church. He will then be...
Bishop Terry calls for prayers for Pope Leo
Bishop Terry welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks ahead to finding out more about him in the months and years ahead… Despite all the predicting and prophesying, I think most people were genuinely surprised at the speed and the outcome of the recent...







