National Justice and Peace Network Annual Conference
An invitation to come and join us at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire from the where the emphasis will be on dialogue as we:‘Just Talk’
Bridge News
Towards the Ecclesial Assembly of October 2028
Guidelines published for the path of implementation of the Synod on Synodality Vatican, 20 May 2026 Four stages — Recollecting, Interpreting, Orienting, Celebrating — will accompany the local Churches, Episcopal Conferences, and continental groupings of Churches on the path leading … Read More
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 wakes from its winter sleep.We began this journey with a … Read More
Rev Dr Paul McPartlan appointed as New Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales The Governing Body of Mater Ecclesiae College is pleased to announce that, with a decree dated 28th October 2024, the Holy See has confirmed the appointment of Rev. Dr. Paul McPartlan as the … Read More
Christmas comes early with Westminster Cathedral stamp
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales The Royal Mail is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a series of five special stamps, featuring original illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, … Read More
Luce, the official mascot of the Jubilee 2025 makes her debut
During a press conference on October 28, Archbishop Rino Fisichella officially presented the mascot of the 2025 Jubilee, “Luce”. This character, designed by the illustrator Simone Legno, was designed with the intention of reflecting pop culture, popular among young people, … Read More
Schools competition launched by Columban Missionaries in Britain
The Columban Missionaries in Britain have launched their 2024/25 Schools Media Competition, which has the title Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Encouraging creativity and faith engagement with issues in the world today, this year’s competition welcomes both written and image entries … Read More
Bishop Mark Davies welcomes Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Bishop of Shrewsbury, Bishop Mark Davies, has welcomed Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical letter Dilexit nos on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, as a “great gift” saying that, as the Church seeks to grow in communion, … Read More
Award-winning Sheffield charity thanks city-wide supporters for their loyalty to the centre despite a difficult year
Sheffield Furniture Project, which helps alleviate furniture poverty in the city by collecting and redistributing old items and helped nearly 3,000 people last year, recently won an award for their commitment to helping those who need help the most, despite … Read More
Updates from the Safeguarding Office
Diocese of Hallam Audit Since our last update in July 2024 the Safeguarding Office have been working hard to implement the recommendations of our recent audit, whilst bringing these into our ongoing developmental Action Plan for further development of safeguarding … Read More
