The Catholic Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland have issued a statement on Assisted Suicide ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In it, the bishops explain exactly what ‘compassion’ means at the end of life – caring for and accompanying people, particularly during times of suffering.
A virtual press conference was held on Friday, 15 November to discuss the Bishops’ plenary meeting in Leeds that took place between 11-14 November 2024 at Hinsley Hall.
Bishop Richard Moth of Brighton and Arundel, and Chair for the Department of Social Justice, has encouraged Catholics to write to their MPs to voice their opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill after saying “the outcome of the debate is by no means certain”.
As the assisted suicide bill was published on Tuesday, 12 November, Archbishop John Wilson has urged people to act and raise their voices in opposition to the dangerous proposals.
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered in Leeds for their Autumn Plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall from 11-14 November 2024.
Resolutions released after the plenary focused on: Assisted Suicide, The Papal Encyclical "Dilexit Nos", Evangelisation Festival, The Synod of Bishops and the Election of a new General Secretary.
In his message for World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis reminds us why it is important to be friends of, and pray for the poor.
Ahead of the forthcoming COP29 UN climate summit, Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Environmental Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, has joined his Anglican counterpart, Bishop Graham Usher of Norwich to urge the UK Government to push large polluters to contribute more towards climate finance.
Their joint letter, sent on 8 November, calls for higher taxes on fossil fuel companies to support countries most affected by the climate crisis.
The award commemorates the achievements of Frances Garnham, who worked as Director of Policy and Campaigns at Historic Houses until 2015. Frances was passionate about encouraging heritage sites to embrace the opportunities of engaging with a wide range of audiences, and this award in her name seeks to shine a light on innovative examples of learning and outreach.
On Friday, 29 November, the House of Commons will hear the Second Reading of a bill on assisted suicide tabled by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater.
This is another attempt to legalise assisted suicide and we need you to contact your MP to voice your opposition.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales continues to be seriously concerned about the implications of the current two-child policy on Universal Credit payments for vulnerable, larger families.
Introduced in 2017, the policy has been undermining the financial security of families with three or more children. Such families often have no choice but to make claims for Universal Credit as a result of common, but unpredictable, life events, such as job loss or the onset of disability. The majority of families affected by the two-child policy are working families.
Use our e-Action form to contact your MP to outline your opposition to the two-child policy on Universal Credit payments for vulnerable, larger families.
Help us ensure that our most important architectural treasures remain open for future generations by contacting your MP to encourage them to secure the future of this vital scheme to protect historic places of worship.
Sunday 17 November
The eighth World Day of the Poor will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on Sunday 17 November, with the theme of “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” (Sir 21:5).
Tuesday 19 November
Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris is holding a special Mass and prayer vigil on Tuesday 19 November 2024 to mark the one-year anniversary of the hijacking of the Galaxy Leader ship. On this day in 2023, Houthi forces seized the car carrier in the Red Sea, taking its 25 crew members hostage.
This section contains two parish booklets designed as resources for use during the Year of Jubilee 2025.
In this section, you will find filmed resources, such as talks and addresses, that provide more information and insight into how the new lectionary will become part of our life and faith.
A new edition of the Lectionary, the book which contains the readings which are proclaimed at Mass, will come into use in England and Wales on the First Sunday of Advent 2024.
The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is seeking to appoint a part-time Private Secretary to support the diocesan bishop. The Private Secretary will work closely with the bishop supporting his work and mission and must be a practising Catholic. The successful applicant should have excellent administrative and written communication skills, be competent in Microsoft Office, and have an openness to deepen their understanding of the life of the Church, particularly in Canon Law.
The new Director will, in collaboration with the Management Board, staff and stakeholders, build on developments of recent years and develop JRS UK’s strategic vision in response to changes in the external refugee and asylum-seeker environment, and be capable of reaching out beyond the current polarised debate to build mutual understanding.
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