Seek Our Lady’s intercession at this year’s Hednesford Pilgrimage Reflection – the Hednesford Pilgrimage The first two parish priests of Hednesford, Fr Patrick Boyle and Fr Joseph Healy, shared a great devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and, because of their devoted service, both became Honorary Chaplains of the Sanctuary there. Fr Boyle also…
‘Listen to Her’ – marking Day for Life Reflection – Day for Life This weekend, the Catholic Church in England & Wales, Scotland and Ireland marks the annual Day for Life. This day each year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the gift of life which is precious from conception to natural…
Achieving our Vision Together A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ St Teresa of Calcutta is said to have remarked: “When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you…
Let Justice and Peace Flow The Pope Video for June Let us pray that the international community may commit itself concretely to abolish torture, guaranteeing support to victims and their families. Pope Francis – June 2023 Torture. Oh my God – torture!Torture is not past history. Unfortunately, it’s part of our history today.How is…
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes “…to build a chapel here…” Reflection: “…to build a chapel here…” The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes begins this Saturday, 27 May. This week’s reflection is from Fr Jeremy Howard, Lourdes Pilgrimage Director. The pastoral theme at Lourdes this year moves on from Our Lady’s instruction to Bernadette to Go…
Heart speaks to Heart Reflection – World Communications Day This year’s World Communications Day is celebrated on Sunday, 21 May 2023. The theme comes from Ephesians 4:15, Speaking with the heart – ‘The truth in love’. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis stresses the need to listen before speaking truth with…
Reflection, LOUDfence, Being a Welcoming Church Reflection for 6th Sunday of Easter During these Easter days, the risen Jesus appears to his followers; he yearns for us with a burning desire and a love that is stronger than death. In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus promises us that he will not abandon us or leave…
Website Events News The Coronation, take part in LOUDfence at St Chad’s Cathedral Reflection – the King’s Coronation From Mgr Tim Menezes, Dean of St Chad’s Cathedral This weekend, our country will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. We know that this event brings a range of…
Website Events News Vocations Sunday, urgent call for hosts for Ukrainians. Vocations Sunday The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Vocations Sunday. In Scripture, we hear of Jesus, the shepherd who calls each of us to follow him. We ask to discern our own mission from Christ, and we…
Includes details of Bishop David McGough’s funeral Mass, Isaiah Journey group Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse of 9th May, LOUDfence at St Chad’s Cathedral Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th May, Ecology ad Creation Theology Symposium at St Mary’s College, Oscott, New Dawn in the Church – Catholic Charismatic Family Pilgrimage Conference Monday 31st…