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Brighton
July 22, 2020

Ordination to the priesthood in a time of coronavirus

This month Fr Thomas Kent was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Richard Moth in the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton in this time of coronavirus. The ceremony was very different from normal, in that, only very few clergy, friends and family were able to gather to celebrate with him due... Read More
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July 22, 2020

Founder of music initiative fundraises to keep Leeds venue afloat during Covid-19

The founder of a family friendly music initiative has used his passion for music to raise money for a local bar, music and arts venue during the Covid-19 crisis.  Leeds Trinity University staff member and music enthusiast Toby Chelms has raised £400 for Leeds venue Wharf Chambers, after creating and selling an album through his... Read More
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April 30, 2020

‘Christ Jesus is with you and in you in all you do’, Bishop Moth tells virtual congregation during Mass for Carers

“Know that Christ Jesus is with you and in you in all you do,” the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has said during his homily at the Mass for Carers, which was live streamed from Arundel Cathedral at 7pm this evening. Bishop Richard Moth applauded all those who care for the sick in hospitals and... Read More
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November 9, 2019

Chaplain backs Kick It Out and tells UEFA to get tough with football’s racists

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged UEFA to “ratchet up” sanctions against clubs if their supporters continue to misbehave and spout racial abuse. The call comes as anti-discrimination campaigners Kick It Out claimed the governing body of European football “missed an opportunity” to get tough on racism after it ordered Bulgaria to play their... Read More
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September 27, 2019

Stars out for a night in the open to beat homelessness

A whole host of celebrities are set to join thousands of people sleeping out in 50 cities worldwide as part of a campaign to help fight homelessness. The World’s Big Sleep Out aims to raise $50 million (£40 million) to tackle homelessness and will see 50 sleep outs worldwide, including events in London, New York,... Read More
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September 25, 2019

Unionists want Irish Government apology over refusal to extradite former Catholic priest turned IRA member

Unionists have called for the Irish Government to apologise for refusing to extradite a former Catholic priest turned IRA member who has now spoken openly about his past. DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson and TUV leader Jim Allister made the call in relation to Ireland’s refusal to extradite Patrick Ryan in 1988. They also urged the... Read More
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September 14, 2019

Chaplain for Sport urges sport stars to follow in Vincent Kompany’s footsteps by helping to tackle homelessness

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged footballers to be more like former Manchester City star Vincent Kompany. His call comes following Kompany’s emotional return to the Etihad Stadium for his testimonial match, of which all proceeds went towards tackling homelessness in Manchester. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said he was a “great fan” of the Belgian... Read More
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September 13, 2019

Top Premier League striker guest edits French Christian magazine

Chelsea striker Oliver Giroud is the guest editor of this month’s issue of French Christian magazine Jesus. As well as being the guest editor of the September edition of Jesus, the devout Christian French international serves as the cover star of the issue, due to be published on 19th September. Giroud, who celebrates his 33rd... Read More
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May 12, 2019

Chaplain urges FA to step in to row over ethnic bar on referees

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has urged the Football Association (FA) to investigate claims that there is a racism issue regarding referees. Reuben Simon, an ambassador for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officials at Ref Support UK, said black referees are being stopped from climbing the football league ladder and reaching the upper... Read More
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April 6, 2019

Football urged to give racists the red card for abusive chanting

Westminster’s Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has urged football’s governing bodies to issue abusive fans with yellow and red cards in an effort to kick racism – as well as all forms of abuse – out of the sport. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann, who is also CEO of the John Paul II Foundation for Sport, has also... Read More
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