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Bishop says: “This Windrush Day we should unite in prayer and reflection, with a shared commitment to properly recognise the profound importance and value of the UK’s migrant and ethnic minority communities.”
We give thanks for the ordination of Deacon Tony Grant.
The Cathedral and other churches are re-opening for private prayer: see where you can go here.
Bishop Alan: “Our Lord Jesus Christ will always be with you and will never ever lose you even though sometimes you might think you’ve lost him.”
Couples from around the diocese are being asked to share via the Marriage & Family Life Facebook page their own inspirations for living out their vocation as spouses and parents in the domestic church.
Parishes are receiving guidane on making preparations for the safe re-opening of churches.
Catholic charities across the country have received emergency grants to support front-line action in tackling poverty through food banks, food vouchers and crisis schemes targeting those most in need.
Members of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales with responsibility for International Affairs and Racial Justice have expressed solidarity with those challenging racism in the US after the killing of George Floyd.
The most important attributes are a passion for school improvement to enable every child to reach their potential, and a commitment to playing an active part whilst working as part of a team.
Bishop Marcus, Chair of the Catholic Education Service, says: “The fortitude and resolve demonstrated by our Catholic schools’ sector during this emergency has been extraordinary and is something of which we can be rightly proud.”
