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January 6, 2021

Yorkshire unites to send much-needed goods to Philippines charity

A humanitarian worker has continued to provide support to vulnerable communities in the Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic after receiving a significant donation from one of his alma mater’s merchandise suppliers – both based in Yorkshire.  Leeds Trinity University alumnus and humanitarian John Flanagan provides support to people in the Philippines through an educational programme,... Read More
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December 30, 2020

Building bridges, the Pope Francis way

Marie-Madeleine Kenning, who has frequently visited Cambodia as part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s Building Bridges scheme, reflects on Pope Francis’ latest encyclical letter, Fratelli Tutti. When I started reading Fratelli Tutti, the papal encyclical published this autumn, I did not expect to find in the very first paragraph a reference to Francis of Assisi that... Read More
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December 24, 2020

Parishioners pack hall for ‘great toy giveaway’

A ‘Great Toy Giveaway’ took place recently at St Francis Xavier’s parish in Falkirk thanks to the generosity of parishioners and the local community. A parish appeal for toys, books and various gifts led to a church hall packed with presents, meaning struggling parents can give children a Christmas to remember. Parish priest, Fr Jamie... Read More
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December 16, 2020

Bury St Edmunds celebrates 1,000 years of abbey life

Both St Edmund’s Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral have held services to celebrate 1,000 years since the founding of St Edmund’s Abbey. Many events that were planned for the anniversary have been moved forward to 2021 due to Covid-19. John Saunders, a member of the Abbey 1000 co-ordinating group, said: “While we have had the disappointment of... Read More
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December 13, 2020

Christmas funding boost for the Holy Name church in Manchester

A £15,000 National Churches Trust (NCT) Cornerstone Grant will help fund repairs to the roof of the church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Manchester. The Holy Name church is currently on the Historic England ‘At Risk Register’ that identifies those historic buildings that are most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future. This important work... Read More
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