The publication of a Directory for Catechesis is a joyful event in the life of the Church. For those dedicated to the immense task of catechesis, it …
Archbishops’ Letter on Resumption of Collective Worship
A Message from the Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church in England regarding the resumption of collective worship in England: Dear Brothers and sisters in …
New Hong Kong laws will have ‘no effect’ on religious freedom says cardinal
Cardinal John Tong Hon, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong. Credit: Matthew Rarey/CNA Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of the Diocese …
Finding God in Shanghai: a Chinese convert’s path to faith
Dalù stands in St. Peter’s Square. Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA At his baptism at a Catholic church in Shanghai, Dalù said that he “cried like a …
Bishops call on Government to help prevent annexation of West Bank
Catholic and Anglican Bishops from the Holy Land Coordination group have called on the UK government and parliamentarians to help prevent annexation of the West …
Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant
Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace, June 24, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media King David is an example …
New Rector Appointed for St John’s Seminary – Wonersh
We are delighted to announce that Mgr Gerald Ewing has been appointed the new Rector of St John’s Seminary, Wonersh with immediate effect. Mgr Ewing …
Cardinal Nichols statement on resumption of collective acts of worship
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales said: I welcome the statement by the Prime Minister earlier today, that places …
A Liverpool Catholic parish offers phone support to more than 500 people amid pandemic
Our Lady of the Assumption, Gateacre, Liverpool. Courtesy of @ourladygateacre Facebook page A few years ago Catholics in Gateacre, Liverpool, recognised that they had a …
Underground bishop detained in China
Flags of Vatican City and China, via Shutterstock. Chinese officials reportedly arrested an elderly bishop of the underground Catholic Church last week. Coadjutor Bishop Augustine …
Bishop Davies urges UK to preserve Sunday as a day of rest
Bishop Mark Davies reopens Shrewsbury Cathedral to the public after 86 days of lockdown June 15, 2020. Credit: Shrewsbury diocese Bishop Davies has urged Christians …
Windrush Day: Learn lessons from history to bring about racial justice, says Bishop McAleenan
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, has encouraged the Catholic community to unite in prayer and reflection on Windrush Day. He heralds …
Cardinal Nichols prays for fathers “full of gentle strength and tenderness” on Father’s Day
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, in a reflection for Father’s Day, has given thanks for fathers everywhere who look to echo God, our Heavenly Father, and to …
Pope Francis to Catholics: Do not fear persecution, violence
Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to fear sin, not the hostility, violence, or persecution they may face when sharing the Gospel with the world. …
Pope Francis adds three titles to Catholic litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis on Pentecost, June 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. Pope Francis has approved the inclusion of three additional invocations in the Litany of the …
Pope Francis warns Catholics that individualism is ‘illusory’
Pope Francis meets with people from Lombardy, a region in northern Italy. Credit: Vatican News/CNA. In the period to follow the coronavirus pandemic, people should …
Polish Catholics celebrate centenary of St. John Paul II’s baptism
The font where St. John Paul II was baptized in Wadowice, Poland. Courtesy of the Press Office of the Polish Bishops’ Conference The Church in …
A priest’s perspective on re-opening Catholic Churches for private prayer
Canon Christopher Whitehead, a Catholic priest from Bath in the west of England, has been able to re-open his church after the UK Government eased …
Benedict XVI celebrates Mass with his ill brother on feast of the Sacred Heart
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass with his ailing brother on the feast of the Sacred Heart during his first full day in Germany …
A sense of vocation – healthcare workers have a calling beyond their career
Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, celebrated Mass in St Chad’s Cathedral to show prayerful gratitude for all our nurses and doctors, carers in hospices, …