The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the approval by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for the new Lectionary.
The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England and Wales from Advent 2024. Read more >>> Bishop Philip will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish on the great feast of Christ the King, 26 November 2023. Application Form.
At the heart of the global food crisis is a struggle for control over the world’s seeds. For generations, small-scale farmers have freely swapped and shared a wide variety of seeds.
However, the freedom of farmers to choose what seeds they use is under threat ... Read more>>>
To assist those celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Archbishop has granted a dispensation from Friday Abstinence on Friday 5 May.
The Bishops of England and Wales have requested that on Friday 5 May each parish celebrates Mass for His Majesty the King to mark his Coronation. At St. Bart's this will be the 10:00 Mass. At the end of Mass (after the Prayer after Communion and before the Final Blessing) the Prayer for the King is said.
Please do make those who may be unaware know of this to avoid concern. See our Home page to know what it will sound like.....Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.
Commenting on the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, said: Read more>>> Bishop Philip Moger was ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Southwark by Archbishop John Wilson in St George's Cathedral on the Feast of St Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church: Tuesday 21 February 2023, at 12:30 - we look forward to a visitation soon!
For the details of his Ordination, and a link to many pictures of the occasion click / tap here.
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near them. Read more>>> |
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