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St Mary's Cathedral – Photo by Joe Harrison

Livestreamed services affected by fault

There will be no livestreamed services from St Mary's Cathedral until at least Sunday, due to technical problems.Please accept our apologies, we are trying to find a solution and will restore services as soon as possible.

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Caritas – a guide to understanding their work

Caritas – a guide to understanding their work

Caritas in England and Wales is made up of CAFOD and CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network), who are responsible for supporting communities in response to poverty and social injustices. They also lead in building support and welcome for refugees in our Catholic dioceses...

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Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Lent

Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Lent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oNvcGNI1ts Dear Sisters and Brothers, Even the Devil can quote scripture. Did you know that? We heard it in today’s Gospel. He tries to tempt Jesus three times. Each time Jesus replies with the word of God from Scripture: Man does not...

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Parishioners taking shelter at a church run by the Pauline Fathers in the Kiev suburb of Bowary – © Aid to the Church in Need

Witnessing to hope amid bombardment

Clergy in Ukraine have given poignant first-hand accounts of ministering to people terrified for their lives as their country is invaded. In testimonies to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), which on Thursday (February 24) rushed through emergency aid...

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Catholic praying during Ash Wednesday Mass – Photo courtesy of Mazur/www.cbcew.org.uk

Catholics called to pray for peace in Ukraine

Bishop of Plymouth the Rt Rev Mark O’Toole has strongly urged all Catholics to go to Mass this Ash Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine. The message follows Pope Francis’ call to observe Ash Wednesday as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace.  “War has...

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A Ukrainian flag being held during Sunday Angelus with Pope Francis at St Peter's Square © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk

Cardinal calls for end to Ukraine attacks

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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