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“We don’t know what 2021 will reserve for us, but what all of us can do together is make a bit more effort to take care of each other.” Pope Francis The coronavirus crisis has proved that we need greater cooperation between nations, solidarity between people and a greater focus on the poorest in society, as they struggle to cope with poverty, hunger and in many places, the impact of climate...

Bishop David called for joyful action stemming from being filled by the love of the Holy Spirit. Speaking at Northampton Cathedral on the Solemnity of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, Bishop David spoke of needing to “fill up the tank and stop running on empty!”. At Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples as tongues of fire and the Church was born as the disciples went out to...

Bishop David and our diocesan liturgy commission invites all those who have served as Lay Ministers of the Eucharist to join him in praying a holy hour on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Sunday 6th June 2021 at 3pm. Lay Ministers are invited to attend in person or to join via the live stream. During this last year, COVID-19 has severely restricted the service of Lay Ministers of the Eucharist...

Pope Francis has issued an Apostolic letter, Motu Propio entitled ‘Antquum ministerium’ or ‘Ancient ministry’. Within this letter, the Pontiff institutes the lay ministry of catechist. This vocational service to the Church lasts for the entirety of a persons life and is a particular calling to serve the Catholic Church as a teacher. The instituted ministry of catechist will be at the service of...

Thornton College has won two categories in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Remote Learning Celebration 2021 for providing excellence in remote learning since the beginning of the pandemic, March 2020. ISA launched a nationwide Celebration of Remote Online Learning 2021, in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and lockdown learning. Each of the 559 member Independent Schools were...

Retrouvaille is a positive resource for couples who may be in crisis in their marriages, who have increased conflict or damaging silences; where defensiveness, criticism, contempt and emotional distancing have replaced listening and support. Couples may be separated and in the process of divorce. Retrouvaille helps couples get their marriages back on track.  There is hope!  The Holy Spirit works...

As part of the Rosary Stronghold Mission, Our Lady's Shrine in Walsingham are encouraging a Rosary Day of Intercession for our Young People and the Mission of our Catholic Schools to take place on Monday May 24th. It will have a two fold aim: 1a.  That the Rosary be prayed in our Schools that day 1b. That we all may mightily intercede for all young people everywhere, all their intentions and for...

Bishop David has led a prayer service to mark the national day of prayer for survivors of abuse. Tuesday 4th May was chosen by a group of survivors to be the day the Catholic Church in England and Wales stand in solidarity and prayer with those who have suffered at the hands of another. The service, which can be viewed here, was designed and organised by a small group of volunteers including...