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Gospel of 10 June 2026 Matthew 5:17-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments a... Read More

Pope Leo flew to Barcelona from Madrid today on the second leg of his visit to Spain. En route he joined the pilots in the cockpit and spoke by radio with the Spanish Airforce jet planes escorting the papal flight. His visit began with midday prayer in Barcelona's Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. Arriving straight from the airport, the Pope was greeted by a jubilant crowd, including ... Read More

On Saturday, 6th June, the English Province of the Presentation Sisters gathered in Matlock to celebrate 250 years of their foundation as a Congregation and their Jubilarians - Srs Catherine, Helen, Rosario and Anne celebrating 60 years and Sr Bernadette celebrating 70 years of faithful service. Bishop Patrick McKinney was the principal celebrant. On Christmas Eve, 1775, Nano Nagle, their foundres... Read More

On Friday 12 June 2026, a group of Christians will process from St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church, Wandsworth East Hill, London, SW18 2QU, to and around Wandsworth Town Hall, which is a short walk from the Church. The Procession will begin after the 7pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church. Canon Martin Edwards, the parish priest, will bless the Flag during the Mass and, during the Processi... Read More

The Catholic Worker Farm, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, will be hosting an Open Day this coming Saturday, 13 June, from 3pm till late! There will be a delicious international buffet, live music from Beya Bouslah and John McClean and The Clan, plus performances, drumming, dance, and fun activities for the kids - and it's all free. Bring your friends and family-everyone is welcome! The Catholi... Read More

On 9 June 2026, the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in cooperation with the Caritas in Veritate Foundation hosted a High-level Conference on the theme: "Outer space: A New Frontier of the Common Good". Bringing together representatives of the Catholic Church and EU institutions, diplomats, academics and experts, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on... Read More

A Year 11 student at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, has signed an exciting deal with Chelsea FC Women's academy after impressing coaches during international duty with the England women's under-17 football team. Chelsea N'Drin, who will be leaving the secondary school following the completion of her GCSEs in the summer, has signed a two-year contract with one of the most successful clubs in... Read More

Rome, Italy - The Benedictine Confederation today launches the first phase of its Jubilee website, inviting visitors around the world to discover Benedictine monasteries and take part in the 1500th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of Montecassino. The new website opens a digital doorway into the Benedictine family, helping pilgrims, visitors and seekers find monasteries, events and place... Read More

Gospel of 9 June 2026 Matthew 5:13-16 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, ... Read More

Pope Leo addressed members of Parliament in Spain on Monday, marking the first time a Pope has ever addressed the institution. In his address, the Pope said freedom of thought, conscience, and religion are decisive issues for every truly democratic society. At the heart of Pope Leo's discourse was the message that every truly just society must be founded on the recognition of the inviolable dign... Read More

A poignant and beautiful art installation is currently running at Manchester Cathedral, to 15 June, to commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The installation honours the victims of nuclear weapons and offers a message of hope for a peaceful future. Specially commissioned by the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, for last year's 80th anniversary of the bombin... Read More

Clergy in Mozambique have condemned the murder of a popular bishop who was gunned down in his home as a "barbaric act". Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, of Quelimane, eastern Mozambique - who was a project partner of Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - was found shot in the chest at his residence in the early hours of Saturday morning (6th June). As of today (Monday 8th June) both the ... Read More

The British Province of the Society of Jesus is pleased to announce the upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Christopher Martin Brolly SJ. This joyful milestone marks a significant step in Christopher's journey of service, faith, and companionship within the Society of Jesus. The Ordination Mass will be celebrated by the Rt Rev. Stephen Wright, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, on Saturd... Read More

The bishop who spearheaded a campaign for justice, following one of the worst atrocities against Christians in Nigeria in modern times, has welcomed the news that four gunmen involved have been found guilty of the crimes. Armed men carried out a killing spree during Pentecost Sunday Mass at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, south-west Nigeria on 5th June 2022 leaving more than ... Read More