Following Pope Francis’ message arishioners are being encouraged to contribute to the work of Pax Christi as a way to make a practical contribution to the work of peace.
Support Peace Sunday on 17 January
Primary students raise £4,000 for CAFOD World Gift
Children at St Thomas More Primary in Saffron Walden have raised enough money to fund medicines and equipment for a clinic in a hard-to-reach, rural place.
Bishop Alan thanks headteachers for their commitment
Bishop Alan has written to headteachers to express his personal gratitude and support in these difficult times.
Enrich your understanding of the Christmas Gospels
Fr Adrian Graffy has produced a series of reflections designed to enhance our celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at Christmas, and to derive from the Christmas gospels profound insights into the person and mission of Christ the Saviour.
Bishops issue statement on Covid-19 vaccine development
The Bishops’ Conference offers guidance on the vaccines: “Catholics may in good conscience receive any of these vaccines for the good of others and themselves. In good conscience, one may refuse a particular vaccine but continues to have a duty to protect others from infection.”
All welcome at CAFOD’s online Advent Service
The service will be led by Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham and CAFOD Trustee, who will be joined by CAFOD Celebrity Ambassador Julie Etchingham (ITV News at 10) and CAFOD celebrity supporter Adrian Chiles (BBC Radio 5 Live).
Your invitation to a ‘wonderful’ BCYS online Advent concert
On 6 December join the Walsingham House at Abbotswick team for an Advent carol concert, interspersed with Bible readings, poems and reflections.
Prepare for Christmas with the BCYS Advent challenge
Could you collect a different item every day in the run up to Christmas, in order to provide a family in need with a foodbank parcel?
BBC to televise Midnight Mass from Clifton Cathedral
The BBC hopes to give audiences an opportunity to reflect on the year that has gone as well as inspiring and uplifting them with traditional carols, festive music, spiritual contemplation and live music across television and radio.
CSAN canvasses views on how to value the elderly
CSAN wants the views of lay, practising Catholics aged 18+, living in England and Wales.