St Francis Xavier
St Francis Xavier (1506 – 1552) He was born in the Basque country of Spain in 1506. He met Ignatius Loyola when he was a student in Paris, and he was ordained priest in 1537. In 1541 the Pope sent him as part of a mission to India, and he spent the rest of his […]
The Immaculate Conception
December 8 marks the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Once again this year I will be privileged to be in Lourdes for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was during in the Apparitions there in 1858 that Our Lady declared Herself to be the Immaculate Conception. Although this year as the Feast falls on […]
New Lectionary
This weekend the First Sunday of Advent we start to use the New Lectionary authorised for England and Wales. Here is a link to some Frequently asked questions about the New Lectionary. You may find it useful FAQ.pdf
Pastoral Letter on the New Lectionary
PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP JOHN Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On a recent Sunday, in our second reading at Mass, we heard the words of the letter to the Hebrews: “The Word of God is something alive and active: it cuts like any double-edged sword, but more finely.” (Hebrews 4:12) Allowing God to speak to […]
Cardinal’s Pastoral Letter on Assisted Suicide
12th/13th October 2024 My brothers and sisters, This Wednesday, 16th October 2024, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a change in the law to permit assisted suicide. The debate will continue for a number of months, in society and in Parliament, before a definitive vote is held there. This puts in the spotlight […]
Fr Ray Matus CongOrat RIP
It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Father Ray Matus CongOrat, Founder Provost of the Manchester Oratory, following a long illness bravely borne. Fr Ray was one of the most inspirational and finest priests I have ever known and the legacy of his work in Manchester will last for generations. […]
THE SYNOD
As we enter the Exploration Stage of our Diocesan Synod here is a link to the first of the emerging themes that we will be discussing. Adapted redacted (dioceseofsalford.org.uk) Do have a read and then watch this space for details of a parish gathering to discuss the contents.
A Little Procession
Here’s a clip from the Blessed Sacrament Procession. You might recognise someone – apart from Our Lord Jesus Christ that is.
Pastoral Letter
To be read and distributed in all Parishes on the weekend of 31st August/1st SeptemberDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ I think it appropriate to write to you at this time concerning three different but closely related matters.This summer has seen considerable unrest in our cities, with the riots that followed the appallingmurder of three […]
Petitions
We will shortly be setting off for our annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you would like me to take your petitions to Our Lady and place them in the Grotto then please put them in the basket for this purpose that is on the Lady Altar in each of our churches. You can also post […]
