Events taking place at the Diocese of Hallam
Homelessness!
Joe Ford, Church Action on Poverty deputy chair, speaks to the participants at the Poverty Civic Breakfast Sheffield Church Action on Poverty was recently involved in an event that brought together local politicians, council and community leaders and charities to look at a key issue confronting the city. Tim Renshaw, chief executive of the … [Read More...]
The People Behind the SVP 2
The People Behind the Society of St Vincent de Paul ~ St Louise de Marillac In this second article on key people influential to the formation of the St Vincent de Paul Society we are looking at the life of St Louise de Marillac. Although she was born 242 years before Frederic Ozanam founded the Society, her relationship with St Vincent, their … [Read More...]
The People Behind the SVP
The Hallam News has recently carried a number of articles about the Society of St Vincent de Paul, which have been well received. People have appreciated getting to know more about the work of the SVP and also their history. Over the next four months the paper will feature a series of articles focusing on the key people responsible for the … [Read More...]
RENEWING THE LITURGY: Six Simple Steps 5 and 6
At the annual gathering of the priests of the Diocese last October the speaker was Tom O’Loughlin, Professor of Historical Theology at Nottingham University. Tom gave the priests of the Diocese Six Simple Steps which could go some way to achieving Vatican II’s vision in our celebration of the Eucharist. This month we take a look at steps 5 and … [Read More...]
Society of St Vincent de Paul – Changing Lives
Recent articles about the St Vincent de Paul Society – SVP – have covered a range of aspects of the society including its founder, its history and more recently how it works and what it does locally. This article is the start of an occasional series presenting factual accounts of SVP activity, taken from the SVP publication ‘Changing Lives’, where … [Read More...]
Oxbridge Application Success
All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield is delighted to announce that two Year 13 A Level students have been successful in their applications for places at Oxbridge. Oliver has gained a place to study Mathematics at Oxford and Olivia a place to study English at Cambridge. Congratulations to both students. The school community … [Read More...]
Learning Unlimited Teaching School Alliance
Learning Unlimited Teaching School Alliance in Partnership with Sheffield Hallam University selected to deliver prestigious Teacher Programme in East Midlands, South Yorkshire and the Humber Learning Unlimited Teaching School Alliance in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University will support the delivery of Chartered College of Teaching’s … [Read More...]
A Testament to Hard Work at Holy Rood School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Barnsley has been rated good in every area, following a recent OFSTED report. Headteacher, Karen Dobson thanked pupils, staff, parents, governors and the whole school community for their hard work and support. Mrs Dobson described the result as “a fantastic achievement and a testament to … [Read More...]
Awards Ceremony for ‘Inspiring Youth Project’
All Saints Students attend Awards Ceremony for ‘Inspiring Youth Project’ The Inspiring Youth Award Project is open to all secondary schools and run by a dedicated team of serving and retired Police officers and volunteers, all of whom have an interest in the personal development of young people. The project consists of … [Read More...]
Welfare Worker Retires from St Wilfrid’s Centre
Our much loved and respected Welfare Worker, Steve Corker, retired recently after over 20 years working with us. He was given a resounding send off by all of our clients, volunteers and staff alike. He will be missed (although his jokes won’t be!) by all, but after giving wonderful support, commitment and enthusiasm, we would like … [Read More...]