Dilexit Nos
Pope Francis has issued a new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” (He Loved Us) about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the fourth encyclical of his pontificate, after “Lumen Fidei,” (co-written with Pope…
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Synod Progress Reports and questions to Pope Leo, from Eastern Patriarchs, Latin American, European, African, Oceanian and Asian Churches.
Jubilee of Synod, 25 October 2025 Oceania is a vast “sea of islands” where the Church prays at the dawn and close of each day. Amid ecological fragility and cultural…
Synod -Overarching Themes Across the Six Reports
Jubilee of Synodal Teams Rome October 25th 2025 1. Synodality as Spiritual and Structural Conversion All regions emphasise that synodality is not merely a new technique or organisational reform, but…
Lent: a spiritual springtime
The word Lent finds its roots in the Old English word lencten, meaning “spring.” It describes that quiet, persistent season when the days begin to lengthen and the earth slowly…
Diocesan Jubilee Mass Celebrating Volunteers and Service
On 15th November 2025 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Herringthorpe in the Diocese of Hallam, the Jubilee mass was celebrated by Bishop Ralph Heskett and Monsignor Desmond Sexton.This…
Render Unto Caesar
The Department for Social Justice of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has published a document on taxation called ‘Render Unto Caesar’. It offers perspectives on taxation from…
Autism-friendly resources published for teachers and catechists
The Archdiocese of Birmingham is promoting new autism-friendly resources which have been authored by one of its deacons. The two new resources draw on current best practice in inclusive and…
Connecting Catholic Women Across Hallam
Introducing the National Board of Catholic Women for all women in Hallam Diocese. Hi I’m Judith Green….that’s me in the photo at my first NBCW event! I’m based at Mother…
“Implement the Synod, a task for which all the Baptised share responsibility”*
Jubilee of Synodal Teams Rome October 25th 2025 Part OneWhen the date for the Pilgrimage of the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies was added to the Jubilee Schedules…
Welcome Directory – Making Connections Between Those About To Leave Prison and Parishes
Two months after his election, Pope John XXIII paid a visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison in 1958. “I know it’s tough”, he said to the prisoners. “One of my…
Pope Leo XIV
Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you…
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Looking Ahead
The Catholic Medical Association (UK) is seeking to raise awareness of its work among parish communities and chaplaincies across the country.
To support this initiative, the Association has produced a promotional poster for display on parish and chaplaincy noticeboards. We would be grateful if you could help share this information by…
Mass for the Feast of St Benedict at Fountains Abbey
Time:12.00 Noon Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026Principal Celebrant: Rev Fr Stephen Webb, Parish Priest St Joseph, Batley Carr Entry is via The Visitor’s Centre where there is ample parking; a…
Rediscover the joy of knowing ourselves ‘Beloved by God’ – Online Retreat with the School for Synodality
The School for Synodality is pleased to announce a unique retreat day on 27th June 2026, held online and open to all those who wish to explore knowing ourselves ‘beloved by God’….
World Youth Day Seoul with the Northern Dioceses
1-10 August 2027 The highlights of World Youth Day are the celebrations attended by Pope Leo, such as the Papal welcome of the pilgrims, the Way of the Cross, the…
Upcoming Events and Retreats From the Ecological Conversion Group
In-person day retreat: Joy of Limits“Unless these things are appreciated artistically they are not appreciated at all.” G.K. Chesterton The retreat will be a day full of contemplation, talks, discussion,…
Carmelite Spirituality Events 2026
CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY SUMMIT 2026Contemplative Creativity & Human Flourishing10–11 July · Carmelite Priory, Oxford · Also onlineJoin thirteen international speakers — including Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Dr Susan Muto, and Fr…
Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre
St. Paul’s Convent 94 Selly Park Road B29 7LL Quiet Days of Prayer 2026 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December 10.30am –…
Oasis of Silence – St Hilda’s Priory in Whitby Retreat Programme 2026
The Gries Path contemplative retreat is given to serve our communion with Christ. This communion is more than spiritual, more than religious, and those of us who followed the 10…
