News Archive
It is a common sight to see the older Catholics and clergy on pilgrimage. Ever wondered what attracts the youth to a pilgrimage? What motivates them to come when the world out there has so much to keep them engaged and entertained? Here is a first...Read more
For the first time in a number of years, the Augustinians (OSA) in Britain solemnly professed two men in training for the priesthood. Arthur Bolivar, a former nurse, and Gladson Dabre, formerly a social worker, made their final vows before Fr Robe...Read more
On 8th July, Bishop Nicholas Hudson addressed a group of catechists at St Peter's Church (the Italian Church) during a day of recollection.Â
Thank you for accepting this vital ministry of being a catechist in the Church. I hope you experienc...Read more
Fr Peter-Michael Scott
Lately in the hospice we have been considering how society talks about dying and it has made me think about my parents. They were a wonderful pair, very unique, always interesting. My father was a genuine man who wore his...Read more
by Fr David Stewart SJ
Pope Francis's single intention for September has already been announced and he will add further requests for our prayers in the course of the month. Many are the concerns in the Pope's heart, for the serious challeng...Read more
By J P Morrisson, Director of Education
This summer we have witnessed many events that have shaped public consciousness about large gatherings of people. Images and testimonies from Charlottesville VA, Las Ramblas in Barcelona, and the beaches ...Read more
This year 15 students from Year 12 at Gumley House FCJ joined the Lourdes pilgrimage as Redcaps under the leadership RE teacher, Sean Whittle. The students were assigned to 10 malades (sick pilgrims requiring assistance are referred to as malades)...Read more
The pilgrimage to Lourdes this year was a successful event with about 700 pilgrims from various parishes joining. The theme for the pilgrimage was, 'The Almighty has done great things for me'. The first day began with a procession from the Ros...Read more
There has been a long tradition in our diocese of seminarians going on the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The 2017 pilgrimage proved to be an extra special one. This was due to many things but above all else it was the wonderful atmosphere that fil...Read more
'The biggest gathering of bishops and archbishops in Orkney's history' That was how BBC Scotland described the celebration to mark the 900
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The whole Bishops' Conference of Scotland was present. They rejoiced in the presence also...Read more
On 24th August, Cardinal Vincent sent a message to Archbishop Edward Adams, Nuncio to Great Britain, with birthday greetings. In his message, Cardinal Vincent writes:
'Your Excellency,
'I learn that today is your birthday! So it gives me great p...Read more
Ahead of Cardinal Cormac's 85
Cardinal Vincent added: 'We assure you of our prayers and love at this time. May God fill you with the joy of knowing that you are held in his loving care, even as you were at the moment of your birth those 85 ...Read more
Cardinal Vincent wrote to the Bishops of England and Wales and to all priests in our diocese to ask for prayers for Cardinal Cormac, whose health 'has taken a defining turn' and who is now in hospital.
Honouring Cardinal Cormac's wish to let the ...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has condemned the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, and has offered prayers for the victims:
'I am profoundly shocked and dismayed at the terrorist attacks targeting innocent people in the Ramblas area of Bar...Read more
Cardinal Pole Catholic School community, building on their outstanding Sixth Form OFSTED grading earlier this year, celebrated another set of outstanding A Level and vocational results on Thursday. Students were delighted with their achiev...Read more
Tourists fill the hot, city streets in August, enjoying the fruits of their year's work: harvesting the money they have saved, to spend on a trip of a lifetime, or just a few days away to enjoy the sites. Families with young, excited children ...Read more