A ‘Welcome Centre’ has been set up in London by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in partnership with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain.
Bishop Kenneth Novakowski, the Ukrainian Catholic Bishop for the Holy Family of London, describes the centre as ‘true community outreach’.
Following a long campaign led by SAVE Britain’s Heritage, the government has added the ‘Oldham Mural’ masterpiece to its national heritage register – listed at Grade II.
Titled ‘The Crucifixion’, the post-WWII mural was completed in 1955 by Hungarian artist George Mayer-Marton and was designed for the Church of the Holy Rosary in Oldham. The church, on the edge of the town, is owned by the Diocese of Salford but closed in 2017 leaving the mural vulnerable to decay and vandalism.
Education Sunday is marked this year on 11 September - just after the new academic year starts. The theme for 2022 is ‘enlightening the mind'’, taken from Ephesians 1:17-18.
Education Sunday is a significant occasion in the calendar of the Church in England and Wales. This year, it falls on 11 September. Taking place at the start of the academic year, this day offers an opportunity for us to pray to Almighty God for all people involved in Catholic education, to celebrate the achievements of the past and to ask Our Lord to bless the work of the year ahead.
A fragile cease-fire deal, brokered by Egypt, to end nearly three days of fighting continued to hold on Monday.
As the truce came into effect, Israel said it was partially reopening crossings into Gaza for humanitarian needs and would fully open them if calm was maintained.
The violence had threatened to spiral into another all-out war but ended up being contained because Gaza’s ruling Hamas group stayed on the sidelines as Israel focused on Islamic Jihad targets.
Most of us would rather not be alone at the end of life, which is why so many organisations, charities and faith groups are coming together to find a solution.
There are a number of very effective community groups, relying primarily on volunteers, that offer a valuable service befriending and walking with people approaching the end of their lives.
Thursday, 22 September 2022
Hosted by St Mary’s University’s Centre for the Art of Dying Well, this conference will profile examples of end of life companionship in a range of different contexts, including online.
It will bring together health and social care professionals and volunteers working in hospitals, hospices and community settings to learn, network and share individual and programme experiences both during and post lockdown.
As well as keynote speakers and interactive workshops, there will be time for networking and discussion.
Sunday, 18 September 2022
The Third Sunday in September, formerly called Home Mission Sunday, is now Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.
Named after Pope Francis’ first (solo) Apostolic Exhortation on the Joy of the Gospel, the day offers the Catholic community in England and Wales the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of our faith and our commitment to witness to the fullness of life in Christ.
Fr Jan Nowotnik, Director of Mission at the Bishops’ Conference, tells us more about the day and how you can support this important work.
This episode of At the Foot of the Cross continues the synodal journey by looking at both the National Synthesis and the Bishops’ reflection on it, called Seeking our Hearts’ Desire. We also discuss the visit of the relics of St Bernadette to England and Wales in September and ask the question: What is Evangelii Gaudium Sunday? Finally, Bishop David Oakley joins us to talk about a new document from our Committee for Marriage and Family Life called The Joy of Love.
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near them.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Communications Officer to help shape and share our digital content with a broad-based national and international audience.
Working for the communications team, you will help promote the Bishops’ domestic and overseas work through our social media channels, websites, and other digital platforms.
We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Press Officer offering an exciting opportunity to help develop the media office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
Working as a key member of the communications team, you will provide front-line responses to national and international media outlets. The role requires the ability to respond accurately at pace to communicate the Bishops’ position on a range of subjects and issues.
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