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Gospel of 1 February 2026 Matthew 5:1-12a At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed ar... Read More

A 'extraordinary' young student from Manchester who died in 2018, could be on the path to sainthood. Church authorities are currently studying the life of Pedro Ballester and interviewing his relatives and friends, to ascertain whether he achieved a life of 'heroic virtue' - living a living a life of faith, hope and love surpassing ordinary human capabilities. One of three brothers, their Spanish ... Read More

The Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia, Mark O'Toole has issued a pastoral message calling on parishes, schools and communities across south and mid Wales and Herefordshire to deepen their relationship with Christ and share their faith with others. In it he sets out a clear vision for the Archdiocese built on a foundation of prayer and four pillars. Archbishop Mark's message comes just over three year... Read More

1 February marks not only the start of Spring but a day where we reflect on not only the life and history of a saint but the amazing women in our lives.St Brigid's Day has long symbolised hope, renewal and the feminine, and her story tells of her courage and compassion for those without power and on the margins. Even as a child, Brigid was kind and generous to those around her, and she was brave, ... Read More

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time In our first reading this Sunday, the prophet Zephaniah gives us the two core requirements of humility and justice that he suggests will help us live the life that God wants for us. He is not alone in marking these out as important, we find them throughout the scriptures, for instance Micah in a passage we know so well, gives us a descriptive way in which we can inte... Read More

Gospel of 31 January 2026 Matthew 18:1-5 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, 'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. W... Read More

Dozens of faith leaders were arrested in Washington yesterday (Thursday) as they held peaceful protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, (ICE). One of those arrested was Bishop Dwayne Royster, executive director of Faith in Action. Marie Dennis, director of Pax Christi International Catholic Institute for No... Read More

The National Justice and Peace Network of England and Wales (NJPN) has organised a public webinar 'Shining a light on Racism in England' on Thursday, 5 February. It aims to name the reality of racism, reflect on its roots and consequences, and explore how we can act together for justice. NJPN suggests that despite strong equality laws, evidence shows that racism continues to shape lives through: -... Read More

The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has written to headteachers across the Diocese of Westminster to commend their schools' exceptional achievements and encourage the continued sharing of effective practice. In her letter, the Secretary of State praised the strong outcomes achieved by disadvantaged pupils during the 2024/25 academic year, noting that many schools' perf... Read More

Care Not Killing has welcomed the defiant comments from Peers debating the Assisted Dying Bill today, that they will not be rushed or bullied into passing an unsafe law that threatens the lives of vulnerable people. Dr Gordon Macdonald, Chief Executive of Care Not Killing, commented: "It looks increasingly likely that attempts to strong-arm peers into passing an unsafe bill with threats of using t... Read More

With global tensions rising and "reckless actions" triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development as he outlined his priorities for 2026 - the final year of his tenure. 2026 "is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos," he told journalists in New York. Mr. Guterres,... Read More

Many Christians could not celebrate Christmas last year. They were not all in remote villages or small towns. Even in metropolitan cities, some fellow believers spent a day in a police station on New Year's Day. But hope is of the essence; it is vital to acknowledge the gravity of recent years without surrendering to despair. Researchers studying the situation of the Christian community in India s... Read More

Gospel of 30 January 2026 Mark 4:26-34 At that time: Jesus said to the crowd: 'The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the har... Read More

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has appealed for a Holy Hour for peace as a step toward national healing, as the country faces tremendous tensions. Nearly 69,000 people have been arrested by masked immigration enforcement men. Three protesters have been killed. "Your faith matters. Your prayers matter. Your acts of love and works of ju... Read More