At the end of their Ad Limina meeting in Rome, the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales asked Pope Francis for a message to bring back to priests and people in the UK.
Centenary events for the parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea culminated in a Mass concelebrated by Bishop Alan, followed by a summer party in the grounds of the presbytery.
At their Ad Limina meeting in Rome, the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales have expressed their sorrow for the recent abuse revelations and announced a review of safeguarding structures. Each bishop will also set aside time to meet survivors of clerical abuse in his diocese.
At a homily in Poznan on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Cardinal Nichols spoke about the need to hear the voice of those who have suffered abuse and mistreatment withing the community of the Church. This too is the voice of Jesus, he said.
"Indefinite immigration detention is a clear violation of the God-given human dignity of refugees," says Bishop Paul McAleenan, lead Catholic Bishop on Migration and Asylum.
English Martyrs parish is planning a service aimed to facilitate the healing of the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds caused by life today. All welcome.
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