NEWS
Bishops Hudson and Curry welcome de-escalation of Iranian conflict
Bishop Nicholas Hudson and Bishop Jim Curry, the bishops of the Department for International Affairs, and the bishops for the Holy Land Co-Ordination, at the bishops’ conference, have released a statement following recent events between Israel, Iran and the US. In it they “welcome the recent de-escalation” and “pray for the preservation of a stable and lasting ceasefire in the region”.
National Ecumenical Pilgrimage in York
The Bishop of Middlesbrough, Terry Drainey, and the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, lead an ecumenical pilgrimage through the city of York on Wednesday 18 June, culminating in a shared service at York Minster to mark the Jubilee Year 2025.
The Charles Plater Trust awards its most grants ever, with 31 new charity partnerships announced
Catholic charity, The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) announced 31 new charity partnerships on Tuesday 24 June, awarding grants totalling £451,202 during its annual Awards Celebration held at the Cornerstone Centre, and Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St David, in Cardiff. The event, hosted by CPT trustees, including Bishop Richard Moth, saw 20 large grants and 11 small grants awarded to a range of innovative charities working to build social justice in England and Wales.
Pope Leo XIV at Ordination Mass: May priests be shaped by God’s love
“Our hope is grounded in the knowledge that the Lord never abandons us: He is always at our side.”
Pope Leo XIV expressed this at the Mass for the ordination of new priests that took place in St. Peter’s Basilica on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 27 June, which also marks the Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests.
Pope at Audience: Let’s go to Jesus, our hope! He can heal us!
“In life there are moments of disappointment and discouragement, and there is also the experience of death. Let us learn from that woman, from that father: let us go to Jesus: He can heal us, He can revive us. Jesus is our hope!”
Pope Leo XIV made this invitation during his Wednesday General Audience in the Vatican, as he continued his catechesis series on the Jubilee theme of “Christ our Hope,” reflecting this week on two miracles that reveal the healing power of having faith in Jesus.
Events
Our Lady of Fatima – Relics Visit England and Wales
May 2025 - October 2026
The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Team are organising the visitation of the two National Pilgrim Statues and the Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco to all Cathedrals and Catholic shrines in England and Wales between May 2025 and October 2026.
WeBelieve – A Festival of Catholic Life
25 – 28 July 2025
WeBelieve is a feast of Catholic faith, ‘ever ancient, ever new’. The festival programme is drawn from the rich traditions of the Church and the legacy of a pivotal network of evangelists. Venue and stream schedules are coming soon!
Jubilee of Social Justice
20 September 2025
Join Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) as they host the Jubilee of Social Justice in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for all those involved in Catholic social action within England and Wales.
Jobs
Finance Manager
A role offering an exciting opportunity to a qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA accountant to provide financial management support to the Catholic Trust for England and Wales, the secretariat serving the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
Reporting to the Finance Director and working with a small professional team the role requires someone able to operate with individual confidence and as part of a Finance Team, demonstrating clear thinking in a dynamic knowledge-based organisation. You will continuously develop your knowledge and capability in this small, cohesive team. No two days will be the same.
Photography
Ecumenical Pilgrimages from the House of Margaret Clitherow to York Minster
Photos from the walk from the House of Margaret Clitherow to York Minster, where Catholics and Anglicans jointly celebrated the renewal of their baptism with Bishop Terence Drainey and the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, on Wednesday 18 June.
Corpus Christi
Photos from the Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church and the subsequent Corpus Christi Procession through Central London, held on Sunday, 22 June.
Vigil And Benediction ahead of the Investiture Mass of The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
Photos from the Vigil and Benediction preceding the Investiture Mass of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre on Friday, 20 June
