Celebrations to mark the Feast of St John of Beverley on the 1,300th anniversary of his death (May 7 2021) were muted because of coronavirus – but there are hopes for a bigger event later in the year. Born at Harpham, between Bridlington and Driffield, St John studied...
RENATE (Religious in Europe Networking Against Trafficking and Exploitation) is inviting 16 to 24-year-olds in European countries to join its mission to tackle human trafficking by entering a film competition. Entrants are invited to produce a short film individually...
The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is an online, customised professional development programme offered by Loyola University Chicago in partnership with the dioceses in northern England. This is a two-year programme of study consisting of up to ten six-week modules...
This month, the Holy Father invites us to pray with him “that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its danger”. Father David Stewart SJ, of the national office of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer...
A message from CAFOD Middlesbrough community participation coordinator CAROL CROSS about a special appeal to help with the coronavirus crisis in India…Few people can fail but be moved with compassion by the tragedy unfolding in India. The second wave of coronavirus is...
Young Catholic Adult Network is organising a weekend retreat for Catholic families at the Soli Catholic Retreat Centre at Alton, Stoke-on-Trent. The event, from Friday September 24 to Sunday September 26, will include faith-based activities for the whole family,...
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church says Ukraine is hoping for a visit from Pope Francis. Speaking to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said that Ukrainians would warmly welcome a papal visit. He...
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, the English former papal nuncio to Egypt and delegate to the Arab league, has encouraged Catholics to take part in the Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians on Sunday May 9. In an open letter to Catholics across the UK, Cardinal Fitzgerald...
An award-winning charity that was inspired by Our Lady’s example of raising a child in poverty is asked for prayers throughout the month of May for the success of its work. Mary’s Meals was set up by former fish farmer Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow in 2002 and now works in...
