Diocesan News
Renewing the Church - Royal Priesthood Conference at St Mary's University, 20-22 June
May 16, 2024
The conference, supported by Bishop Richard, will feature renowned academics & scholars.
May 2024 Pastoral Plan update from Canon Kieron O'Brien
May 15, 2024
Canon Kieron outlines progress to date across the Diocese
Pope Francis proclaims 2025's Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’
May 14, 2024
The Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica.
Bishop John Sherrington issues statement on abortion-related amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill
May 14, 2024
He expressed "deep alarm" at two amendments to the Bill, which would remove legal protections for unborn babies.
This year’s Laudato Si' Week theme is Seeds of Hope
May 14, 2024
"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"
Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out
May 13, 2024
The Church's mission is for all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.
Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us be united in faith, discipleship & mission"
May 10, 2024
"Jesus prays that his disciples – and we – may be one, united in faith, in our discipleship, in our mission."
Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day
May 10, 2024
The Pope's message follows the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart"