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Bishop’s Documents

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ralph on Covid vaccinations / January 2021

January 28, 2021 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

20th January 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you with renewed hope in these difficult times. A blessing for many during this lockdown is the opportunity to continue to come together for public worship. Government has recognised … Read More

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Pastoral Letter, First Sunday of Advent 2020

November 29, 2020 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, Today, we begin our preparations to celebrate, once again, the Christmas story.   It is the story that marks the beginning of our salvation. At Christmas, we recall and give thanks for that moment … Read More

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Re-opening the churches in the Diocese of Hallam

September 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

Dear Brothers and Sisters, You will have heard over the weekend that the Government has agreed plans to open places of worship for private prayer only on Monday 15th June.  We welcome this news as the first step towards opening … Read More

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Pastoral Letter for the Feast of The Holy Family / 28/29 December 2019

September 10, 2020December 28, 2019 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

DIOCESE OF HALLAM Pastoral Letter for the Feast of the Holy Family To be read at all Masses 28/29 December 2019 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, This time in between Christmas and the New Year is a precious … Read More

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Pastoral Letter / 26th/27th October 2019

September 10, 2020October 27, 2019 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

Pastoral Letter read at all Masses on the weekend of 26/27 October 2019 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ On Vocations Sunday in May, I invited, through a Pastoral Letter like this one, for men to come and meet … Read More

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Pastoral Letter for the Year of the Word 2019/2020 / 28th/29th September 2019

September 10, 2020September 29, 2019 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

Pastoral Letter for the Year of the Word 2019/2020 Read at all Masses on the weekend of 28/29 September 2019 “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ” (St Jerome) My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Tomorrow (Monday 30th … Read More

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Pastoral Letter for Vocations Sunday / 12th May 2019

September 10, 2020May 12, 2019 by Bishop Ralph Heskett

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, I am pleased to have this opportunity to be with you through the written word today, Vocations Sunday. In the gospel chosen for today’s Mass we hear the final words of Jesus in … Read More

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  • About
    • About the Diocese of Hallam
    • Bishop Ralph
    • Bishop’s Commissions
    • Deaneries and Deanery Councils
    • Vacancies
    • Hallam News
    • St Marie’s Cathedral
  • Parishes
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    • Find a parish
    • Clergy
    • Chaplaincies
    • Vocations
    • Becoming a Catholic
  • Schools
    • Schools’ Home
    • Primary Schools
    • Secondary Schools
    • Information for Staff
    • Information for Governors
    • Newly Qualified Teachers
    • Schools’ Vacancies
    • School’s Map
    • Find a School
    • School Buildings
  • Departments
    • Historic Churches
    • Finance
    • Adult Formation
    • Property Department
    • The Diocesan Chancery
    • Tribunal
  • Spirituality
    • About Today from Universalis.com
    • Liturgy and Music
    • Pilgrimages
  • Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding
    • Who We Are
    • Hurt By Abuse
    • Policy & Practice
      • Good Practice
      • Code of Conduct
      • Whistleblowing
    • Parish Safeguarding Resources signup
      • Signing Up
      • News & alert notices
      • Training and E-learning
      • Newsletters
      • Volunteering
      • Partner Agency Info & Useful Contacts
      • Frequently Asqued Questions
  • Caritas
    • Caritas
    • Marriage & Family Life
    • Services for the Deaf
    • Addiction
    • School Services
    • Carmel Care Centre
    • Rainbows
    • Counselling
    • St. Wilfrid’s Centre, Sheffield
    • Pathways, Chesterfield
    • Good Shepherd
  • Contact
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