This morning I am very pleased to join you for the celebration of Mass and to welcome and formally induct Fr Philip Miller as the Chaplain to Newman House and Senior Chaplain to the Universities in London. It is a joy to be back celebrating Mass…
Given for the Ordination of Phil Etuk, Jim McLean and Sam Mulira to the Permanent Diaconate, on 8 Today is a day of joy for Phil, Jim and Sam, their families, their parishes and indeed for the whole Church. Scripture records that through the ages…
‘Come, creator Spirit, visit the minds of your faithful’. So begins the hymn, ' It is a Mass steeped in history. Mass has been celebrated in this country to mark the start of the legal year for more than 800 years, and in Europe still longer. It…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In today’s first reading, the Prophet Isaiah recognises himself as being the prophet chosen by the Lord to bring new life to the people. “The Lord has anointed me”, he says. When we come to the Gospel, Jesus…
On Sunday, 19 April at 4:30 pm (UK time), the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of a culture of life in our lands. We are asking the parishes and Catholic communities of our two nations to unite…