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The Catholic Bishops of England & Wales have made this statement in response to recommendations in both the IICSA Report and an Independent Review of Safeguarding Structures and Arrangements in the Catholic Church in England & Wales.
Youth ministry teams from across England and Wales will host this exciting live-streamed event, leading young people in prayer and fun activities throughout the day.
Bishop Alan writes: “I want to thank clergy for all they are doing to care pastorally for people and to proclaim the presence and love of Jesus Christ at this time and in the difficult times ahead.”
Please think about donating to Caritas Anchor House or a homelessness charity local to you.
It is at such times of crisis that we are especially called to be kind, to extend the hand of friendship, and to embrace life as a time for meaningful interactions with our fellow men and women, says Bishop Mason.
Cardinal Nichols said: “I have lost a friend; the Jewish community a great leader; humanity an eloquent spokesman.”
While disappointed by the suspension of public Masses, Bishop Alan Williams sm commends the resilience of people, priests and parishioners in supporting national guidelines in solidarity with fellow citizens.
Founded over 35 years ago, bccs is a mental health charity which supports the emotional health of children and families across Essex and East London. Hear about its work during lockdown.
Bishop McAleenan said: “What is truly needed is…a shifting of mindset on the part of those who set the rules, and the pursuit of heartless profiteers to ensure that no one feels compelled or encouraged to risk their life or that of their children, in a dangerous craft on the open sea.”
