On 1 August 2023 Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust, a Hallam based Charity, launched a new and ground- breaking service in Bethlehem. Our Nurses, the first licensed palliative care service in Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) began caring for fifteen terminally … Read More
On Saturday 20 January, a group met at the Pastoral Centre to reflect on the synodal journey in Hallam so far, to think about the synopsis sent from the synod meeting in Rome in October and to listen together to … Read More
With the Declaration “Fiducia supplicans” issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Francis, it will be possible to bless same-sex couples but without any type of ritualization or offering the impression of a marriage. … Read More
We have included some reflections on the life and ministry of Mgr Peter Kirkham from Dr Alan Caunt who was a life-long friend from their days together at De La Salle, Sheffield and from Fr Mark McManus who preached at … Read More
Isaac hasn’t seen his family for three years. He’s not allowed to work. He’s doing his best, but it’s hard to stay positive. Every couple of weeks, I take him out for a trip. He confided in me one time, … Read More
Lent begins early this year with Ash Wednesday falling on 14 February and CAFOD’s Family Fast day is on Friday 23 February. Our focus story is on a young man called James Pyne, who is a fisherman in Liberia. His … Read More
In December, Sue McDonald, the Youth Director, was asked to organise a conference for 150 Year 12 students at St Mary’s Chesterfield. The four-day conference was held at The Hayes, Swanwick, where students were able to choose from a variety … Read More
Guidelines for work in view of the 2024 Assembly released At the end of their meeting on 5 December, the members of the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops adopted a Document for the work to be engaged by the Catholic … Read More
Report from CBCEW There will be no Christmas tree or traditional festivities in the place of Jesus Christ’s birth this year in response to the thousands killed in the conflict in the Holy Land. Instead, the focus in the Church … Read More
Just under twelve years ago, a Parish Council meeting, at St Paul’s, took a slightly different turn. It was the Pope’s wish that the year should be dedicated to prayer for the EVANGELISATION of the world. The group discussed how, … Read More
