Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Requiescat in pace

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Requiescat in pace

From https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-benedict-xvi-requiescat-in-pace/ on January 3rd, 2023  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who served as Supreme Pontiff from April 2005 to February 2013, has died aged 95, the Vatican has confirmed. A short statement from Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See’s … Read More

Pastoral letter, On the weekend of The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Pastoral Letter On the weekend of The 31st December 2022 and 1st January 2023, The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, ‘Hail, Holy Mother who gave birth to the King, who rules heaven and earth forever.’ These words are the entry antiphon for today’s Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, and it … Read More

Resolutions on Environmental Matters

Resolutions on Environmental Matters

From https://www.cbcew.org.uk/environment-plenary-resolutions-autumn-2022/ on November 22nd, 2022 A series of post-Autumn Plenary 2022 resolutions focussing on environmental matters Friday Abstinence The Bishops’ Conference urges all Catholics to refresh their weekly observance of Friday abstinence by refraining from eating meat on that … Read More

Safe Spaces. Supporting survivors of church-related abuse.

Support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse to continue long term with new independent provider

The Church of England, The Church in Wales and The Catholic Church in England and Wales are pleased to announce ongoing support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, through their Safe Spaces project, with newly appointed, independent provider First … Read More