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...
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Archbishop John Wilson will be the speaker at this year’s Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture. The event takes place at Ushaw on Tuesday March 8, with drinks at 5.30pm followed by the lecture at 6pm. Archbishop Wilson, who is from the Archdiocese of Southwark, will speak on...
This year's Postgate Rally will now be held on Sunday July 10 and not the week before, as previously publicised.
A popular retired priest has died in a Redcar care home after being in ill-health for some months. He was 86. Monsignor John Heslin was a well-known figure in Saltburn's town centre and lived in Garnet Street for nearly 20 years after retiring. Known as Father John,...
The magical sight of delicate snowdrops braving the cold weather heralds the ending of winter and the promise that spring will soon be here. But you may be surprised to learn that these much-loved flowers are not native to Britain. They were first introduced...
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...
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...
The team at Minsteracres Retreat Centre in Consett, County Durham, has released its latest programme of events. “You are a thought of God" is led by Father Ben Lodge CP, a Passionist priest and postulator for the causes of Dominic Barberi and Father Ignatius...
