The Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia in Wales, Archbishop Mark O’Toole, has issued a heartfelt plea to the public to voice their opposition to a new bill on assisted suicide that will received its first reading in Parliament this week (16 October). If passed, it would permit physicians to administer lethal drugs to individuals suffering from incurable illnesses.
Addressing the Catholic community and beyond, the Archbishop quoted scripture to emphasise the Christian perspective on suffering and the sacredness of life.
We stand at the half-way point of the Second Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome that is exploring ‘Synodality’ – how the Catholic Church can be a missionary synodal Church in our times.
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, who was chosen by Pope Francis to be a Synod member, has sent us a fascinating insight on proceedings as the Synod enters its latter stages.
Ahead of World Mission Sunday (20 October) Father Anthony Chantry, National Director of Missio UK, has shared his experiences as a missionary, when in line with this year’s theme, he has invited people to the banquet of the Kingdom of God.
The Catholic Union, an organisation that works with those in public life to tackle the pressing social issues of the day, has held its AGM where the focus fell on the assisted suicide debate.
Baroness Hollins, President of the Catholic Union, reiterated her call for people to write to their MPs about their personal experiences of death as a constructive response to Kim Leadbeater’s Bill, that received its First Reading this week.
It is over 500 days since the start of the civil war in Sudan. The war has escalated, particularly in the cities of El Fasher and Khartoum, where residents face the threat of shelling, starvation, and violence. Approximately 150,000 people have died in the fighting, and more than 10 million have fled their homes. Aid agencies are struggling to deliver the food needed to prevent mass starvation.
Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Bishops’ Conference, has expressed his solidarity with the people of Sudan who continue to suffer the effects of war.
The Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales continues to celebrate the 130th anniversary of its founding. The latest celebrations took place on 12-13 October, and were attended by the Secretary General of the Polish Episcopal Conference, Bishop Marek Marczak.
We are calling on Catholics in England and Wales to unite in prayer and compassionate action to oppose assisted suicide.
In early September 2024, Our Lead Bishop for Life Issues, Bishop John Sherrington, called for Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action. That call is renewed now as on Wednesday, 16 October, the House of Commons heard the first reading of a new 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 20 October
World Mission Sunday is observed annually on the second to last Sunday of October, and this year it falls on 20 October. It is a day when Catholics around the world come together in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission work.
The theme for this year, selected by Pope Francis, is inspired by the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet.” This theme emphasises the call to share God’s love with everyone. Join us in this global mission to spread the Gospel and invite everyone to experience the joy of Christ’s message!
Sunday 13 October – Saturday 19 October 2024
Prisons Week aims to encourage prayer and awareness of the needs of prisoners and their families, victims of offenders, prisons staff and all those who care.
October 2024
October is a month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. The Rosary is a pattern of prayer popular among Christians. At heart it is a series of meditations on some aspects, or mysteries, of the life of Jesus Christ and Mary, His mother.
October 2024
Black History Month is an annual observance dedicated to recognising and celebrating the contributions, history, culture and achievements of people of African decent.
Here, we celebrate black saints – some already canonised, others on the path to sainthood as Venerable or Blessed.
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 East Anglia needs a dynamic and experienced Director of Communications to play a pivotal role in telling its story, creating engaging content for its website and monthly newspaper, managing social media channels and advising on PR matters.
You will take a leading role in providing an effective communications service to the bishop, diocesan departments, clergy and parishes across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Walsingham House at Abbotswick are hiring a new Retreat Manager to ensure its smooth and efficient running. Specific responsibilities include leading retreats, coordinating and training the volunteer community, responsibility for safeguarding and (alongside the Site Manager) Health & Safety.
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