As CAFOD and many others appeal for help, the Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka has issued a statement following Boxing Day’s earthquake and tsunami in Asia. Picture: devastation
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's (CAFOD) Caritas partners across Asia are reporting scenes of unimaginable destruction following the earthquake and tsunami that hit coastal regions in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand on 26 December. The situation in Burma is unclear. Picture: devastation
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Congratulations to James Fishlock, David Hayward, and Dominic Hayward who have been awarded the Guild of St Stephen Silver Medal for altar serving in SS Peter & Paul, Bath. Picture: presentation
"It is curious how many parishes can trace their origins back to a pub", commented Bishop Declan Lang when he led the celebratory mass on the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Churchdown, near Gloucester. Picture: Matt & Helen Bird being presented with a certificate by Bishop Declan Lang
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The children of Sacred Heart, Wootton Bassett celebrated the birth of Jesus with their own Crib Service. Picture: Crib
The Bishop Declan’s customary Christmas message. The message is sent to the local media. Picture: Bishop's Coat of Arms
Swindon Town’s club Chaplain Reverend Simon Stevenette, vicar of Christchurch, Swindon had a year of poor health so in July he looked to the subs bench to find a replacement to organise the 2004 Swindon Town Football Club Carol Service. Swindon Town fan Father Kevin Hennessey, Assistant Priest at St Mary’s, Swindon seemed the ideal replacement. Picture: a packed St Mary's
Santa arrived early at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Stroud for clergy deanery annual lunch. Picture: By Deacon Steve Bentley
The Bishops’ of England and Wales have asked that Wednesday 22 December be a day of fasting and prayer for peace in the Holy Land.
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Students from the Polish district of Nowy Sacz recently visited the Clifton Diocese. Picture: courtesy of ‘Anglo Polish News’
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