As a young priest, some time ago now, I gave a sermon about family life. Standing at the door of the church after Mass, many people kindly thanked me for my remarks. I remember one older lady, a grandmother, who did not do so. As she passed by, in...
Of all the events that take place in this cathedral, this is one of the most joyful. We are full of gladness at the ordination of six new priests; we are joyful at the hope this brings and we are grateful for all that has brought us, and you, to t...
One of my favourite psalms is Ps 148. In it we read " I praise you for the wonder of my being".
In introducing you to this year's 'Good Shepherd Seminarians' I can honestly tell you that the good Lord has created three great men who a...
by Fr Peter Michael Scott
Recently I visited a patient who was preparing her daughter to begin primary school in September. I asked her if she thought it was a bit early, but she replied it was very important that her daughter was primed as soo...
On Sunday 4 September, Pope Francis canonised Mother Teresa of Calcutta in Rome. Fittingly for one who devoted her life to the works of mercy, her canonisation took place during this Jubilee Year of Mercy at a Mass in St Peter's Square attended ...