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Gospel of 5 May 2024 John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: 'As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete. This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. ... Read More

The meaning of reparation in the Church is the focus of an international conference taking place in Rome to mark the 350th anniversary of the Apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St Margaret Mary of Alacoque in Paray-le-Monial, in the French Bourgogne region. St Margaret Mary is known for introducing this devotion in the late 17th century which was later formally recognized and approved b... Read More

Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of San Diego, and Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, have joined more than 200 Catholic leaders in a letter to President Biden expressing their "grief and dismay over the horrors that have occurred in Israel/Palestine", calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and an end to the shipment of weapons to Israel. They also appeal for an e... Read More

Sixth Sunday after Easter How do you react to these words of the apostle?: 'Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, "In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him'. (Acts 10:34,35) Does this make you think of the wider ministry of the Church? Does it challenge you, as it does me, to not be so insular ? In all hone... Read More

Gospel of 4 May 2024 Matthew 10:17-20 Jesus said to his disciples: 'Beware of men: they will hand you over to sanhedrins and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the pagans. But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes;... Read More

Bishop Paul Swarbrick, the Bishops' Conference's Lead Bishop for Africa, and Bishop Nick Baines, the Church of England's Lead Bishop for Foreign Affairs, have issued a joint statement on the conflict in Sudan, saying the war is "a forgotten conflict with no winners". The full statement is below: It is over one year since the start of the Sudanese civil war. The actions of the Sudanese Armed Forces... Read More

As a Catholic chaplaincy dedicated to the pastoral care of LGBT+ Catholics, with multiple migrants and asylum seekers in our communities and worshipping congregation, we cannot help but express our concern at the current round of arrests, detention, and deportation of migrants and refugees. Pope Francis teaches that we "cannot be indifferent to suffering; we cannot allow anyone to go through life ... Read More

The International Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians is celebrated annually on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It offers an opportunity for Eastern and Western Christians to come together to pray for peace in the world - especially in the Middle East. The charity Fellowship and Aid to the Christians of the East (FACE) in partnership with the Dicastery for Oriental Churches helps organise this annual... Read More

Discover the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology Bursaries: Your Gateway to Academic Excellence in the Heart of Cambridge, UK, Pioneering Research, Study, and Community Engagement. We have different bursaries tailored to meet your needs: -Postgraduate and short course bursaries: These bursaries are designed to facilitate your academic journey, regardless of the path you choose. -Directly funde... Read More

The annual Carthusian Martyrs Commemoration Choral Evensong will take place on Saturday, 4 May 2024, at 4pm, in The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN. The Preacher will be Archbishop Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London. Congregation members from St. Giles Cripplegate, Jewin Welsh Church, St. Joseph's, Bunhill Row, and Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission who form the EC... Read More

Burundian bishops have issued an impassioned plea for justice to be "administered in accordance with the law", condemning the "forced disappearances and politically motivated murders" plaguing the country. In a "message of peace" seen by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Burundi's Catholic bishops decried the human rights violations and abuses which often take place away from the public eye. The bi... Read More

While Ireland was once a leader in road safely standards, in recent years there has been a worrying rise in the number of traffic accidents throughout the country. Ahead of the May public holiday this weekend, Killaloe Bishop Fintan Monahan said: "Up to this morning, across the island of Ireland, there have been 69 road fatalities in the Republic of Ireland, and 21 fatalities in the Northern Irela... Read More

Gospel of 3 May 2024 John 14:6-14 Jesus said to Thomas: 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you know me, you know my Father too. From this moment you know him and have seen him.' Philip said, 'Lord, let us see the Father and then we shall be satisfied.' 'Have I been with you all this time, Philip,' said Jesus to him 'and you still do not know ... Read More

The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia will be making a special visit to St Dominic's Priory and Rosary Shrine, Southampton Road, NW5, this Sunday, 5 May. Archbishop Buendia will be celebrating a special Mass at 12 noon, in thanksgiving for all those who have donated in any way towards the recent underfloor heating project in this beautiful church. There will be food and drink in th... Read More