Diocesan summary

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Tuesday 10th November 2020

https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lethal-drugs-are-not-the-civilised-solution-for-people-seeking-a-peaceful-death-says-bishop-of-nottingham/

Thanks go to Fr Des for blessing the wreaths and to all who supported the DIY Advent Wreath project 2021. Thank you to to the the helpers and packers and to Ann for organising. Over 60 kits were made which was slightly more than last year.

One of our Primary schools St Mary’s begins its RE inspection today and will end tomorrow. The school has worked hard for this moment and prepared well. Please keep the pupils, staff and inspectors in your prayers over the next 48 hours. God bless, Fr. Desmond Sexton

The first 30 bags to help children with learning at home were delivered to St Mary’s school on Monday 18th January. The bags included among other things: a copy of the school prayer, pencils, scissors, paper, card, a bun making kit, painting set, play doh and a card sending best wishes and encouragement from our…

It is with much regret that this has had to be cancelled owing to the current climate… Liz Ventura has suggested the following alternative: Can you knit? Want something to keep you busy? Hats, gloves, scarves are always needed for the shoe boxes all yearround. They don’t have to be fancy. Basic knitting is greatly…