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Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Youth  As part of the Jubilee 2025, Bishop Peter will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome, joining with hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world to participate in the celebrations in Rome. For more details see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth Although there are now a very limited number of places left, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.01.25

We welcome  Fr James to the parish; he will be with us for the coming four weeks whilst Fr Peter is taking his annual leave. Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Youth - limited places left.  As part of the Jubilee 2025, the Diocese will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome, joining with hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.01.25

“Rejoice, that the immortal God is born, so that mortal man may live in eternity.”     The 4th Sunday of Advent Year C prepares us for the coming of Jesus. Today’s readings suggest that we should not celebrate Christmas as just an occasion for nice feelings.  Instead, commemorating Jesus’ birth should inspire us to carry out God’s word as Mary and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 22.12.24

“Joy is not the absence of suffering. It is the presence of God.” The 3rd  Sunday of Advent Year C is also known as Gaudete Sunday, a day of rejoicing. The readings encourage us to find joy and hope in the coming of the Lord. This Third Sunday in Advent is full of comfort and joy.  The liturgy bids us to be happy, not to worry, for the Lord is near. And if we want … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.12.24

“Advent creates people, new people.” The Second  Sunday of Advent challenges us to prepare a royal highway in our hearts so that we may receive Jesus as our saving God at Christmas.  We should also be prepared for Christ’s daily coming into our lives in the Holy Eucharist, in the Holy Bible, in everyone we encounter, and in the praying community. Finally, we are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.12.24