Bishop Ralph
Bishop Ralph’s Reflections
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Adoramus was the National Eucharist Pilgrimage and Congress initiated by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and held on the first weekend in September. The purpose of the Congress was to recognise the centrality of the Eucharist in our life and also to offer people an experience of strength and solidarity in their willingness to put God … [Read More...]
Priest and People in Clustered Parishes
As more and more parishes of the diocese are experiencing the loss of a resident priest and the necessity for greater involvement of lay people in the administration of parishes, now is an opportune time to reflect on the teaching of the Catholic Church on both ordained priesthood and the “priesthood of all the baptised”. The theology underpinning … [Read More...]
History of the SVP in England and Wales – Chapter 3
Founded in this country in 1844, the SVP was very quickly into its stride in trying to provide practical assistance to those in need. We saw in the last ‘chapter’ how the SVP helped combat the massive health and hygiene problems faced by the poor. This next instalment looks at how the SVP promoted the Catholic faith through supporting church … [Read More...]
SVP History Part 2
St Vincent de Paul Society History of the Society in England and Wales, Part 2 The abject poverty experienced by those in the mid-19th century unfortunate enough to be trapped within its clutches is almost too much for us to comprehend today. It had a dramatic impact in a vast range of ways: unemployment, hunger, social deprivation, lack of … [Read More...]
Marriage ~ Love is Not Rude
Jane and Charles Perryman continue their series about Marriage When Pope Francis discusses the next aspect of love that St Paul highlights, “Love is not rude or arrogant” (1 Cor 13:5), he writes about the importance of gentleness, thoughtfulness and courtesy. Quoting the Mexican Nobel Prize winning poet, Octavio Paz he says that courtesy “is a … [Read More...]
Heritage Open Days at St Marie’s Cathedral
Over two weekends many people came to St Marie’s Cathedral to take part in the Heritage Open Days. They enjoyed listening to both the Female Gregorian Choir and the Male Gregorian Choir, and an organ recital on the newly refurbished Lewis organ. They also had the opportunity to experience tours of the Cathedral and workshops for families. … [Read More...]
‘Many Nations, One Parish’
As part of its aim to become a more welcoming and inclusive parish, St Joseph and St Nicholas, Moorends held a ‘Many Nations, One Parish’ Event on the afternoon of 9 September. Members of the parish family were invited to bring food representative of their country for all to share. Over seventy parishioners attended. Parish Priest, Fr … [Read More...]
Colin Completes Great North Run for Charity
Colin Taylor, a parishioner at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rotherham, recently completed the Great North Run to raise funds for the Rotherham based homeless charity, Shiloh, and raised £600 in sponsorship. Colin, who also helps as a volunteer, said, “This is a fantastic charity that does so much good for those people in our community who … [Read More...]
St Joseph, Retford First Holy Communion
During the summer sixteen candidates made their First Holy Communion at St Joseph’s, Retford. Mass was concelebrated by Parish Priest, Fr John Nwadike and Fr John Windle. After Mass the celebration continued with a get-together with family and friends in the parish hall. … [Read More...]
St Theresa’s Annual Reunion
Former pupils who left St Theresa’s Roman Catholic School, Prince of Wales Road, Manor Estate, Sheffield between 1951 and 1953 held their 16th Annual Reunion at the Noah’s Ark, Intake, Sheffield on Saturday, 29 September. Every one of the sixteen annual reunions has enjoyed bright sunny weather. Anyone interested in the 2019 reunion should … [Read More...]