Bishop's Documents - Hallam Diocese

Pastoral Letter – 10-11 May 2025

May 9, 2025 by kgrady

Ralph Bishop of Hallam Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 10 – 11 May 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ I am pleased to have this opportunity to be with you through … Read More

Inclusion Policy Adopted in the Diocese

April 24, 2025 by kgrady

The Diocese of Hallam is committed to being a welcoming church for all of the Children of God. Each person is wonderfully made in the image of the Creator God. Every person, perhaps at different times of their lives, also … Read More

Pastoral Letter – 5-6 April 2025

May 9, 2025April 14, 2025 by kgrady

BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 5/6 April 2025 On the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Fifth Sunday of Lent My dear brothers and sisters in … Read More

Pastoral Letter – 8-9 March 2025

April 14, 2025March 8, 2025 by kgrady

Ralph Bishop of Hallam Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 8 – 9 March 2025 Wherever there is change, people manage best when they are not caught off guard but are able to at … Read More

Pastoral Letter – For the Feast of the Holy Family

January 24, 2025January 10, 2025 by kgrady

Ralph Bishop of Hallam Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 28/29 December 2024 My dear Brothers and Sisters The 2025 Year of Jubilee has begun! On Christmas Eve, the Holy Father opened the Year … Read More

Statement on Second Reading of Assisted Suicide Bill

December 20, 2024November 29, 2024 by kgrady

Catholic Bishops of England and Wales Following the decision of MPs to vote in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Second Reading today (29 November), Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, said: “We … Read More

Be compassionate

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 by kgrady

Catholic Bishops of England, Wales, and Scotland Statement on Assisted Suicide As Catholic Bishops in England and Wales, and in Scotland, we believe that genuine compassion is under threat because of the attempts in Parliament to legalise assisted suicide. ‘Compassion’ … Read More

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