Amelia Dunford, Pastoral Assistant at St Patrick’s in Redfield, Bristol looks forward to Friday 6 March when over three million people worldwide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a service provided by Christian Women in Papua New Guinea. A special event takes place in Bristol at the Salvation Army church in Lawrence Hill.
An Indian rock star quit his showbiz life after meeting Mother Teresa and receiving a message from her. Glen La’rive now devotes his musical talents to God. He tours the world with Father Augustine Vallooran providing retreats and ministry to Catholics and people of all faiths. Glen is in Bristol this weekend and speaks about his amazing story in our special podcast.
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Bishop Declan’s recent pastoral letter features in a compilation on Lenten letters published by the Catholic Communications Network.
Bristol’s oldest building St James Priory is closing in July for vital and exciting restoration work, which is expected to take between 18 months and two years to complete. So what better way to experience the unique atmosphere of St James than with some top quality music inspired by architecture. Next month's wonderful concert by the Exultate Singers is entitled ‘Stone Shall Sing’.
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Fairtrade fortnight kicked off this week and St Brendan’s Catholic Sixth Form College in Brislington, Bristol, as students celebrated with an ethical fashion show.
Thyspace is a retreat aimed at 20 to 35 year-olds who are seeking opportunities for catechesis and spiritual input. A successful retreat was enjoyed last year and another is planned for July. Organiser Nicola Harris has all the details.
Bishop Declan has highlighted the statement made by the Catholic Communications Network about Richard Williamson of the Society of Saint Pius X.
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The Clifton Diocese Justice and Peace Commission met recently and have sent messages of support to Father Leo Dolan - the Clifton Diocese priest ministering in Brazil.
Hardy parishioners from St Nicholas of Tolentino in Bristol’s inner city are preparing for a night in the open as they look forward to joining with hundreds of others to raise funds for homeless people. You can hear three of St Nick’s happy campers in our podcast.
Matt Anscombe, a Clifton Diocese student for the priesthood has launched a new magazine about life in seminary. ‘The Evangelist’ is out now and available in all parishes in our diocese and throughout the South of England. ‘The Evangelist’ includes an article written by Bishop Declan.
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