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

Parish News

Archbishop Cushley, Archbishop Leo Cushley, Chrism, Chrism Mass, Edinburgh, mass, St Andrews

August 5, 2020

Eleven Philippine dioceses suspend Masses in effort to control Covid-19

The Philippine government issued new orders restricting movement in an effort to control a spike in Covid-19, resulting in 10 dioceses suspending public Masses. In addition, the Diocese of Balanga in Bataan province voluntarily suspended the public celebration of Masses, and Bishop Ruperto Santos dispensed Catholics from their Sunday obligation in order to help fight... Read More

News – World

July 24, 2020

It’s Mass among the roses as Cambridgeshire parish goes open-air

Fr Paul Spellman from March in Cambridgeshire has opened up the presbytery garden to make sure as many parishioners as possible can join in with celebrating Sunday Mass. Fortunately, the first outdoor Mass was blessed with warm sunshine as 50 people of all ages joined Fr Paul Spellman for worship on the lawn among the... Read More

Parish News

Cambridgeshire, Fr Paul Spellman, Fr Spellman, March, mass, open-air

July 10, 2020

Scottish bishops express joy and thanks as communal worship to resume next week

Scotland’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the First Minister’s comments on places of worship and have announced the resumption of communal worship in Catholic parishes from 15th July. Commenting on the move, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert said: “Over the past month, our parishes have been preparing for the safe... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

Bishop Gilbert, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, communal worship, mass, places of worship, Scotland, scottish

July 7, 2020

Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

An MSP has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising pints over prayers” by allowing pubs to reopen before places of worship. Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said it is “extraordinary” that pubs, bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from 15th July, while churches must wait until... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

bar, bishops, Church, Government, mass, Murdo Fraser, pints, prayers, pub, Scotland, scottish

July 3, 2020

Bishop describes ‘return from exile’ as churches prepare to celebrate public Masses again

The Bishop of Plymouth has described the announcement of the resumption of public masses as a “return from exile”. Citing the experience of the return of the Jewish people to worship in Jerusalem, after the Babylonian exile, Bishop Mark O’Toole reflected: “These last months have been an exile for us, too. An exile even from... Read More

News – UK and Ireland, Parish News

Bishop Mark O'Toole, Bishop O'Toole, coronavirus, COVID-19, exile, mass, pandemic, Plymouth, public, return

July 1, 2020

Middlesbrough Cathedral announces big changes ahead of first public Mass since lockdown

Catholics will pass a significant milestone on the road towards a return to normality when the first public Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough in more than three months is celebrated this Sunday, 5th July. However, there will be some big differences to the usual Sunday service – including the compulsory wearing of face... Read More

News – UK and Ireland, Parish News

cathedral, first, lockdown, mass, Mgr Gerard Robinson, Mgr Robinson, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Cathedral, public, St Mary's Cathedral

June 22, 2020

One Mass celebrated every 23 seconds for charity’s supporters

By John Newton Mass was celebrated roughly every 23 seconds somewhere around the world in 2019 for the intentions of a Catholic charity’s supporters. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) sends stipends from its benefactors to help priests where the Church is suffering or in dire need. According to ACN’s recently-released international annual report... Read More

News – UK and Ireland, News – World

2019, ACN, Africa, African, Aid to the Church in Need, benefactors, Berberati, Bishop Dennis Kofi Agbenyadzi, Central African Republic, COVID-19, Covid-19 pandemic, intentions, lockdown, mass, Neville Kyrke-Smith, pandemic, priests, stipends, world

June 15, 2020

Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says

The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ’s loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said. The joy of the Lord can change lives, the pope said in his homily during Mass on 14th June, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. “This is... Read More

News – Vatican

THE NEWS SITE YOU’LL HAVE FAITH IN

Chrism Mass celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

Eleven Philippine dioceses suspend Masses in effort to control Covid-19

It’s Mass among the roses as Cambridgeshire parish goes open-air

Sanctuaries and shrines Catholics can ‘visit’ virtually in Europe and the Mideast

Scottish bishops express joy and thanks as communal worship to resume next week

Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

Bishop describes ‘return from exile’ as churches prepare to celebrate public Masses again

Middlesbrough Cathedral announces big changes ahead of first public Mass since lockdown

One Mass celebrated every 23 seconds for charity’s supporters

Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says

MOST READ THIS WEEK

Social Network

CULTURE:

EDUCATION:

TRAVEL: