Feast of Saint Thomas More
Few saints are more relevant to our time. His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, More steadfastly refused to approve King Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England. Described as […]
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 59th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 59th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16) Dear brothers and sisters! In these our times, characterized by disinformation and polarization, as a few centres of power control an unprecedented mass of data and information, I would […]
“Habemus Papam” – Cardinal Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV
“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. Annuntio vobis gaudium HABEMUS PAPAM Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum Robertum Franciscum Sanctae Romane […]
Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC: A – Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world. B – Be merciful. God wants […]
Pope Francis
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion […]
Holy Week
Holy Week is the most important week in Catholicism. This week of great reverence and reflection spans the final eight days of Jesus’ life—from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is astounding how much wisdom, insight and inspiration are available to us during this one week. Here is just a sample of what happens during […]
Pastoral Letter on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I wish to speak with you today about the process in which our Parliament is currently considering legalising assisted suicide through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. As I have made clear earlier in this debate, as Catholics we have maintained a principled objection to this […]
Lent
What is Lent? Lent is the penitential season of approximately 40 days set aside by the Church in order for the faithful to prepare for the celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. His victory is our renewal, our “spring” — which is the meaning of the Anglo-Saxon word, “Lengten” or Lent. In this […]
The Jubilee Year 2025 ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
What is a Jubilee Year? In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee or Holy Year is a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation, in which people are invited to come back into right relationship with God, with one another , and with all of creation. How often is a Jubilee Year? A Jubilee Year is celebrated […]
Church Statistics in 2024
Parish statistics for 2024 Baptism – 29 First Holy Communion – 37 Confirmation – 37 Marriage – 7 Deaths – 11 Average Mass attendance – 615 people Average Mass collection – £912
