Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Please follow this link from The Catholic Church Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for information on how to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Please follow this link from The Catholic Church Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for information on how to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Weather permitted, we will be celebrating mass on the playing fields of St Gerard’s this Sunday at 11am. If this goes ahead there will not be a mass at the Immaculate Conception at 9am. No need to book, but people will need to bring their own seats. Social distancing will be maintained and there will…
CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England Sunday – it is our Day [St Jerome, In Die Dominica Paschae II] On 19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government. Nevertheless, there will be an encouragement…
A liturgy for children. Making crowns and learning songs!
This updated position has involved a number of Government departments, including Public Health England and work with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Guidance on singing is in line with the Local Restriction Tiers which come into force on 2nd December and the gathering limits that will be set out there should be adhered to at…
Shortly it will be Ash Wednesday, a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning a Lent, a time for turning again to the practice of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving). Ash Wednesday is the doorway into this season of renewal. As we cross this threshold we customarily…
Last Thursday was the feast of St Benedict, born in 480 at Nursia in Umbria Italy. He organised a series of small communities of monks and nuns including the great monastery of Monte Casino. His rule of life which guided the communities proved to be wise and well balanced. The Rule of St Benedict recognised…