Saint’s relics tour better than Nelson Mandela visit, says Scottish prison officer

The visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux to a Glasgow prison was more impressive than the visits of Nelson Mandela and Princess Anne, according to a prison officer. The relics, which are currently touring Scotland, stopped at HMP Barlinnie, one of Scotland’s most notorious prisons. During the visit, Philip Tartaglia, the Archbishop... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

October 5, 2016

Pope: Church’s mission is to attract people to Christ, not proselytise

Christians are called to follow the example of St Therese of Lisieux, who helped draw people to Jesus by way of attraction, not by proselytising, Pope Francis said. She was a reminder that an authentic witness is proclaimed through a union with Christ “in prayer, adoration and in concrete charity, which is serving Jesus, who... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Unity and division: Ecumenical realities on display at papal Mass

At a papal Mass focused on two female saints, the longing for Christian unity and the painful reality of Christian division were strong undertones. Celebrating Mass on 1st October, the feast of St Therese of Lisieux, Pope Francis also praised St Nino, a woman who evangelised Georgia in the fourth century, is recognised as a... Read More

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April 27, 2016

Relics of Lebanese saint revered at Maronite cathedral in Brooklyn

Fragrant flowers, hymns and prayers from dozens of the faithful welcomed the first-class relics of Lebanese St. Sharbel Makhlouf at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral as part of a tour throughout the East Coast. The cathedral, the mother church of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn, displayed the relics from 9th to 10th... Read More

News – World

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March 28, 2016

New build North East church to open its doors

A new build Catholic church, which will benefit the parish of St Thérèse of Lisieux, Ingleby Barwick in Stockton on Tees, has been completed. Designed by award-winning North East architectural practice Naru and Ross Architects, the church will host an ‘official’ opening ceremony, where the Bishop of Middlesbrough will dedicate the church to St Thérèse... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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