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Holy Week 2020 Over the years I have I have taken part in the ceremonies of Holy Week in different settings: in the Liverpool parish where I grew up, in the Benedictine abbey where I spent 20 years, in parishes in East Anglia including the Cathedral in Norwich. Each year, whether the liturgy was solemn and grand or simple and homely, brought new insights into the central … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.04.20

Dear friends, as you know our churches are now closed. However the real Church is made up of all of us, the Body of Christ. We may not be able to gather for the celebration of Mass but we are united in our faith, our prayers and our support for one another. I celebrate a private Mass each day and I pray for you all. Each day I contact by phone at least 6 parishioners and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 29.03.20

Dear Friends, The situation in the country and in our parishes has changed dramatically since last weekend. Our bishops have given us clear directives which we will follow. There will be no public services including Sunday and weekday Mass in our churches until further notice. Priests will celebrate Mass privately. I will say Mass daily at 10am in the Sacred Heart church … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.03.20.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is the meeting of Jesus with the Samaritan woman. It centres around the well and the water the woman has come to fetch. Water is a symbol of the fulness of life which Jesus offers to those who meet him. The people of the town come to see for themselves what is happening. They say, ’We have heard him ourselves and we know that he really is the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 15.03.20.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the Transfiguration. It is a moment which offers promise and hope for the disciples - and it is given to us as we, like Abraham, step out in faith, trusting in the one who calls us to follow him who triumphs over all things and invites us to share life with the Father. The diocese has issued liturgical directives in … [Read more...] about Newsletter 08.03.20.