Is it right to fear God? What is the difference between a destructive fear and a “holy trepidation”? An Advent homily by Fr Stephen Wang: Look around you at the chapel walls. Look at the […]
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Holy Week for young people at Pluscarden Abbey
The Abbot and monks of Pluscarden Abbey invite young people (aged 18-30) to celebrate the Liturgy with them from Wednesday of Holy Week until Easter (1 to 6 April). Our guests will stay in the […]
New Year retreat for young people in central London
Young people are warmly invited to attend the Youth 2000 New Year retreat entitled TAKE HEART which takes places in central London. With the Liturgy and prayer at the heart of the retreat, there is […]
New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham
Monsignor John Armitage has been appointed the new Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, in Norfolk. Mgr Armitage will leave his post as a Vicar General of the Brentwood Diocese. Cardinal Vincent […]
7 Quick Takes on joy, Christmas, Made for Glory, and disciple-making
-1- I love this image of joy, from new life in Christ! Apparently, St Seraphim of Sarov said, “The Holy Spirit turns into joy whatever he touches”. I know I have experienced this – I […]
MA in Catholic Applied Theology
Deepen Your Faith and Equip Yourself For The New Evangelisation. Study for a Master of Arts Degree in Catholic Applied Theology at the Home of Blessed John Henry Newman. Maryvale Institute has been a leader […]
The Dawn from on High: Young Adults Advent Retreat
A retreat to enter more deeply into the themes of Advent in preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. The weekend will offer the chance of encounter with Christ in prayer through the Benedictine […]
Launch of the Religious Freedom in the World Report – 2014
The launch of the Religious Freedom in the World Report – 2014 was held this afternoon in the House of Lords. This event commenced with an exclusive video address by HRH The Prince of Wales, […]
7 Quick Takes on American evangelists, joke-practising, and lazy Sundays
-1- Such a busy couple of weeks… Just catching my breath! The non-stop busy-ness found a blissful interlude last weekend in an utterly contented Sunday with my sister, brother-in-law, little nephew, and some really good friends. Mass, […]
From the synod: the message to the People of God
The following message was approved by the synod this morning by 158 out of the 174 voting members. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, who headed the team redacting it, described it as a paraclesis, an early-Church literary form which […]
The Call to Discipleship – Young Adults Retreat (18-35)
31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2014 @ Worth Abbey The Call to Discipleship – Young Adults Retreat (18-35) Offering an opportunity for you to discover deeper meaning and direction in your life, to hear Christ’s […]
Pope Francis appoints Bishop John Arnold to be the Eleventh Bishop of Salford
Cardinal Vincent Nichols invites people to join with him in praying for Bishop John Arnold and the faithful of Salford Diocese as he prepares to take up his new appointment as their shepherd. On learning […]
Pope Francis appoints Monsignor Marcus Stock as new Bishop of Leeds
Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Marcus Stock, currently the general secretary of the Bishops’ Conference, as Bishop of Leeds. He will be the 10th Bishop of Leeds. Mgr John Wilson has been diocesan administrator since […]
Pope Francis press conference on papal plane from Seoul: full transcript
On his flight back from Korea yesterday Pope Francis held another lengthy press conference, generating a series of stories today: He approved the idea of military intervention in Iraq to prevent the genocide now taking place at […]
Youth 2000 Summer Festivals coming up in Ireland and the UK
Take a look at this video about the Youth 2000 experience. It’s made by the Irish team, but it represents the spirit of Youth 2000 wherever you are in the world. If you are a […]
Cardinal’s Iraq Appeal: “Help and protect persecuted communities facing a threat to their very existence”
The President of the Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has released a statement on Iraq calling for urgent “help and protection” for the persecuted communities in the north of the country. Cardinal Nichols calls on […]
Iraq Prayer Appeal
An appeal from Bishop Declan Lang: As the Chairman of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I invite you to join with many people from across Iraq in praying for […]
The journey
I love this teaser video for the Youth 2000 festival in Walsingham this summer – THE festival of the summer if you’re 16-30. There is more info here. This year there are LOADS of coaches travelling […]
Volunteer missionaries at SPEC
This is a circular letter from the Director at SPEC in the Diocese of Westminster, seeking volunteers for the coming academic year: I wrote to you back in March with a request for your help […]
The opening of the first contemplative monastery in China since 1949
On May 1st, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, the monastery of St Augustine was opened in Lintou, in the Shan Xi Province of China. This is the first contemplative monastery to be opened […]
Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Hallam
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed as the new Bishop of Hallam, the Right Reverend Ralph Heskett CSSR, until now the Bishop of Gibraltar. Bishop Heskett thanked the people and priests of Gibraltar as […]
