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We have a young parishioner Emilka whom we have been praying for over many months. Her condition is such that she now needs a new kidney.Her family are making an appeal which is below. Please take the time to read, share with whoever you may think will be interested and keep Emilka and her family […]

Meeting in London, today, 4th March 2022, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland said:In the face of the shocking loss of life, bloodshed, displacement of people and destruction of property in Ukraine, we make these heartfelt appeals.We ask our Catholic communities to sustain the prayer […]

My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine. Despite the diplomatic efforts of the last few weeks, increasingly alarming scenarios are opening up. Like me, many people all over the world are feeling anguish and concern. Once again the peace of all is threatened by partisan interests. I would like to appeal to […]

For full letter click on https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2021/documents/20211226-lettera-sposi-anno-famiglia-amorislaetitia.html

A message from Susanna Hawksley I remember Sr Anne-Marie with such love. Miles thought she was called Sister Jamboree – she was such fun. She gave me this apple cake, in her garden, one summer afternoon and it was delicious. I asked her for the recipe; I think it’s just perfect for any occasion and […]

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Honouring SundayAs the Synodal Pathway of listening and discerning unfolds, we the bishops of England andWales, are paying particular attention to the hopes and fears, the joys and anxieties of allwho are sharing their thoughts and feelings with us. Longing for our LordWe are attentive to the experience […]

The general tone of Climate summit held in Glasgow was positive; which is unusual. The major announcements made during in the first week were in fact nothing new they were presented differently or new nations had signed up. However, it did set a tone of positivity and determination to bring about change. The real sticking […]

In this Year of the Word, Trish Bonnett, Pastoral Assistant at Our Lady Immaculate and St Andrew in Hitchin, describes how volunteering as an actor with Wintershall has given her an opportunity to share the gospel with people in a unique, and faith-affirming way. Wintershall is a charity that stages open-air productions about the life […]

Is this for you OR for someone you know? St Scholastica’s Retreat – Open Day – Saturday, 25th September  The Retreat offers sheltered housing to Catholics aged 60 or over in 36 self-contained flats at £562pcm – more information on the poster and from The Warden: Deacon Seán Duffy – Princes Risborough (01844) 344437. Email: […]