Bishops clarify the Catholic position on vaccination

The Catholic bishops responsible for Healthcare and Life issues have released a paper providing clarity and assurances on the moral issues surrounding vaccination and to encourage Catholics to commit to protecting the most vulnerable in society. Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare, and Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, stress the Catholic... Read More

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May 20, 2020

Church issues guidelines for Catholics on organ donation following change in law

The Church has issued guidelines for Catholics on organ donation following a change in the law. The Catholic Church has consistently encouraged its followers to consider organ donation, saying that the act of donating organs before or after death is considered a gift and an intrinsic good. However, on Wednesday 20th May, an opt-out system... Read More

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May 8, 2020

We mark VE Day with spirit of ‘determination and pulling together’ like our forebears, says Bishop of the Forces

The May Bank Holiday weekend was supposed to mark three days of commemorative events and celebrations for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. However, necessary restrictions to contain Covid-19 have, rightly, changed the shape of how we celebrate the contribution of those who fought with such courage for our freedom. Victory in Europe Day marks... Read More

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November 10, 2019

Don’t just remember our fallen – pray for them, too

This Remembrance Day, don’t just remember those who have fallen in war; pray for them, the Bishop of the Forces has urged readers of The Catholic Universe. Leading tributes to those who fought, were wounded or gave their lives during all conflicts, Bishop Paul Mason urged all Catholics to not only remember the deceased, but... Read More

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February 20, 2018

Bishop issues warning over presumed consent for organ donations

Introducing presumed consent for organ donations undermines the concept of donating as a gift, a Catholic bishop has warned. Bishop Paul Mason, the Catholic bishop responsible for healthcare, also suggested that implementing such a policy would lead to a slippery slope in terms of how the state rules its citizens. His comments come in response... Read More

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