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August 13, 2020

Confirmations at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

Seventeen people recently received the sacrament of Confirmation at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The sacrament completes the process of initiation into the Church and is the means by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In his homily Archbishop Cushley said: “My dear friends, as you are confirmed tonight, God’s Spirit will... Read More
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August 12, 2020

Ordinations at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

The Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh recently welcomed two new deacons at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh – Martin Eckersley and Bobby Taylor. In his homily, Archbishop Leo Cushley told them: “The school of the diaconate is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your commitment to Christ and the Church. “It will help you to draw... Read More
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August 9, 2020

Brazilian chaplaincy opens foodbank in Westminster

Over the past five months, parishes and schools in the Diocese of Westminster have been responding to the dramatic increase in financial hardship in their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Many parishes and schools have set up projects to support those who are struggling to cover the cost of food for themselves or their families.... Read More
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August 8, 2020

Praise for Dominicans as Fr Sam joins priesthood

Family and friends were on hand to help Fr Samuel Burke OP celebrate his ordination to the priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Fr Samuel has been in the city for the past year as a deacon at the  Dominican-run St Albert the Great in George Square and serves as chaplain for the University... Read More
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August 7, 2020

Chrism Mass celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

The Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh is preparing to welcome new Christians into the Church following the consecration of the Holy Oils at the Chrism Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh last week. In his homily, Archbishop Leo Cushley said: “Now that we are at liberty to celebrate Mass in public once again, the... Read More
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August 5, 2020

Preston family fun run raises thousands for charity

After nearly four months of churches being closed, Preston parishioners decided to hold a socially distanced sporting event to bring the community together while also raising much-needed funds for the global coronavirus response.  For the event, over 40 parishioners from across Preston and beyond, either walked, ran, or cycled, five kilometres, in aid of the... Read More
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August 1, 2020

Pro-life prayer vigil to re-start in the autumn

As the provision of abortion continues uninterrupted though the Covid-19 pandemic, the diocese of East Anglia is prayerfully considering ways to respond. Sarah Ward, pro-life representative on the marriage commission, reports. While the Covid-19 lockdown saw much of the country’s activities come to a standstill, sadly abortion clinics stayed open as providers of “essential medical... Read More
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July 31, 2020

Bishop blesses cathedral’s Stations of the Cross

A Renovation Fund which seeks to restore Salford Cathedral’s Stations of the Cross has recently been launched and last week, at its installation, Bishop John Arnold gave his blessing of the first Station. ‘The Stations of the Cross Renovation Fund,’ has been set up to enable this piece of work to take place and to improve... Read More
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July 29, 2020

East Anglia Diocese ordains Peter Wygnański to the priesthood

Peter Wygnański arrived at the end of his seminary journey on Saturday 25th July as the Bishop of East Anglia ordained him to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich. Around 100 supporters from places where Peter had lived and ministered, as well as Peter’s parents and sister and some 30... Read More
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