Apostolic Blessing after 60 years of marriage

Michael and Theresa Davies, both parishioners of St Clare’s, Middlesborough, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. The couple were thrilled to receive an Apostolic Blessing to mark their landmark anniversary. The scroll with the Apostolic Blessing was presented to the couple by Mgr Canon Gerard Dasey. The couple were married on 27th August 1960 at St... Read More

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August 22, 2019

Celtic’s ‘Holy Goalie’ recalls blessing controversy

Former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc said he still blesses himself before every match despite the backlash he received after making the sign of the cross during an Old Firm derby. The Polish keeper, who now plays for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, was at the centre of many controversies during his tenure at Celtic, with... Read More

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February 8, 2018

German cardinal urges pastoral care, but not ‘blessing’ of gay couples

The president of the German bishops’ conference urged priests to provide better pastoral care to Catholics who are homosexual, but he said, “I think that would not be right” when asked if he could imagine the Catholic Church blessing gay couples. The German bishops’ conference released an English translation on 7th February of remarks Cardinal... Read More

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April 7, 2016

Pope Francis blesses eyes of girl losing vision

Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of a five-year-old Ohio girl who suffers from a rare genetic disease that is gradually robbing her of her sight. Lizzy Myers and her family had special seats for the pope’s general audience, and the Holy Father spent several minutes with her at the end. He hugged her and... Read More

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