Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Right Reverend Philip Egan, has expressed how “greatly disturbed” he is by the decision by Jersey’s parliament, the States Assembly, to pass a bill to legalise assisted suicide on the largest of the Channel Islands.
Describing the decision as demonstrating a “a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society,” Bishop Egan makes it clear that the right approach lies in strengthening and properly resourcing palliative and end of life care.
Bishop Bosco MacDonald, Bishop of Clifton, has issued the following statement regarding the War in Iran:
“The widening war involving Iran is a grave cause of sorrow and alarm. After the long agony of Ukraine and the appalling suffering in Gaza, the world now faces another conflict whose consequences are unpredictable, and whose cost is already being paid first by ordinary people. Families are displaced, the fearful live in uncertainty, and the vulnerable once again carry the heaviest burden.”
On behalf of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, Archbishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, expressed his sadness at the death of Professor Jack Scarisbrick, co-founder of the charity, ‘Life’.
"Professor Scarisbrick was a serious academic whose work was of profound importance. It is remarkable that somebody could make such an impact in so many spheres."
For February’s At the Foot of the Cross podcast, we welcome back Abbot Hugh Allan, our Director of Mission. Abbot Hugh discusses Lent and the three pillars that prop up our 40-day journey to get closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ – prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
We also reflect on the Installation of Archbishop Richard Moth as the twelfth Archbishop of Westminster. You can listen to the full homily from the Mass of Installation in today’s episode.
We’re encouraging our listeners to deepen their relationship with Christ through Scripture during Lent. As well as talking about the books of the Bible, Our Biblical Apostolate Manager, Fleur Dorrell, offers some achievable top tips to help us go deeper into Scripture as we journey towards Holy Week.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is now with the House of Lords. Our clear principled objection to the Bill remains. The House of Lords has a responsibility to scrutinise the Bill in depth and reject it if necessary.
Unlike MPs, Members of the House of Lords do not have constituents, meaning there is not a Peer whose job it is to represent you based on the area of the country in which you live. For this reason you should take some time to think about which Peer you will write to and why, such as whether you have a personal or professional connection with them, or you have professional expertise in medicine or healthcare.
Please visit this link for full guidance to help you write to a Peer.
Lenten Resource
Our 2026 Lenten resource seeks to encourage an appreciation of what is given in Christian Baptism. God desires what is best for each of us while respecting our freedom to choose. To express our acceptance of the wonderful gift that God offers us, with open hearts and a willingness to change for the better, all we need to do is ask.
Lent resource
Welcome to the Catholic Truth Society's Lent Retreat with Newman, an online retreat designed to help you to go deeper into the Gospels of Lent through the preaching of St John Henry Newman.
Lent resource
CSAN's Lent 2026 page offers a curated collection of spiritual resources to support parishes, clergy, and lay leaders throughout the season. Here you will find homily notes for each Sunday of Lent, alongside recommended books and other reflective resources, all designed to help deepen prayer, encourage conversion, and accompany communities on their Lenten journey.
The Maryvale Institute offers a full range of programmes for every ability, from easy short courses to a five-year PhD programme. Want to deepen your faith? Thinking about getting more involved with your parish, Catholic organisation or Diocese? Would you like to teach in Catholic institutions? One of these courses may be for you.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark is seeking a creative, proactive and enthusiastic Videographer & Social Media Officer. This exciting role is an invitation to help people encounter the Lord Jesus Christ and share the beauty of the Catholic faith.
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