Cardinal Nichols has responded to the statement by the Prime Minister earlier today, that places of worship are now able to resume collective acts of worship from 4 July.
Bishop says: "This Windrush Day we should unite in prayer and reflection, with a shared commitment to properly recognise the profound importance and value of the UK’s migrant and ethnic minority communities."
As the church re-opens this weekend, parish priest Fr Andrew Headon hopes that a mock stained glass image – of Christ lifting Adam and Eve from Hades – will be a focal point for prayer.
Bishop John Sherrington said: "Current abortion legislation needs urgent revision, especially to end discrimination against the disabled...and put a stop to sex-selective abortion."
Couples from around the diocese are being asked to share via the Marriage & Family Life Facebook page their own inspirations for living out their vocation as spouses and parents in the domestic church.