Bishop condemns acts of violence and stands with those supporting migrants and refugees
The Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, Bishop Paul McAleenan, has condemned the riots that have taken place across the UK, saying such violence threatens the values of our society:…
Adoremus and the Jubilee Year 2025
A National Eucharistic Congress called Adoremus will take place at St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott this year to support preparations for the Jubilee Year. Adoremus is an ongoing programme. The event at…
Deacon Bill lays down his pen
Deacon Bill has just completed his eighth book in twelve years about St Marie’s, our cathedral. “It’s time to rest”, he says. Starting with the large illustrated Guide Book to…
Cardinal welcomes the Working Document (Instrumentum laboris) for October’s Synod
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has issued a statement welcoming the Instrumentum laboris, the working document that will guide the work of…
Professor Jim McManus appointed new Chair of Prison Advice and Care Trust
Pact is the national Catholic charity providing support to people in prison and their children and families. Jim is the National Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Wales…
SVP recently launched new election year campaign in partnership with CAFOD on World Social Justice Day
The St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) recently launched their ‘A Year of Encounter’ campaign in partnership with the Catholic international development charity, CAFOD, to encourage people to…
McAuley: GOOD in All Areas!
As a staff body we are incredibly proud to share that McAuley Catholic High School has been graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted after our December 2023 full…
Safeguarding News
Hello from the Safeguarding Team. May we firstly take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year. Bishop’s Pastoral Letter for Safeguarding Hopefully you will have heard Bishop’s pastoral…
Papal Awards Across the Diocese
The Benemerenti medal is an award presented by the Pope to members of the Clergy and Laity for services to the Church. They were originally established as an award for…
