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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

Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal - that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are seeking an experienced, Glasgow-base... Read More

The London Jesuit Centre are hosting a six week course titled: 'The rise and rise of Christian nationalism', led by Dr Aidan Cottrell-Boyce. The series begins on Tuesday 16 June at 1pm (online) or 6.30pm (in-person) The series is an exploration of the Christian Nationalist in America from its earliest modern origins to the present day. Course overview This course traces the rise of Christian natio... Read More

Gospel of 8 June 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 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 are those... Read More

On Sunday evening, Pope Leo met with representatives of the worlds of art, education, economics and sport, in Madrid's Movistar Arena for an event entitled 'Weaving Networks with the Worlds of Culture, Art, the Economy and Sport.' The Pope reflected on the responsibility shared by institutions and individuals alike to safeguard the human person amid rapid social and technological change. The even... Read More

More than 1.2 million people celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi with Pope Leo XIV in the Plaza de Cibeles - a famous feature of the city of Madrid - on the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Surrounded by pilgrims from across the world, the Pope reflected on the mystery the Church commemorates on this day, stressing that in Spain, Corpus Christi is more than just a liturgical celebr... Read More

Your Holiness, A happy and blessed Pentecost to you and to all the faithful. I write as a fellow believer and as Director of You Decide, a small Community Interest Company working on the ethics of nuclear weapons through the Nuclear Morality Flowchart. Our conviction is simple: nuclear deterrence is not only a matter of national policy. It is a personal moral decision. At the heart of everything w... Read More

Presentation of the accompanying booklet to the Kairos II document. There are moments in which we are called to make a choice. In Ancient Greek, these moments are referred to as kairos, times of awareness and responsibility. It is from one of these moments that the work of Pax Christi International in support of the document Kairos II: A Moment of Truth - Faith in a Time of Genocide emerges. Sixt... Read More

Whilst co-leading a series of Lenten sessions on Pope Leo's apostolic exhortation 'Dilexi Te', Passionist Development Worker Paschal Somers couldn't help but notice the parallels between the papal document and what motivated the first Passionist missionary to these shores... In the industrial heartlands of Victorian England, an Italian Passionist priest walked muddy roads, endured ridicule, and mi... Read More

The roads of Spain's capital city, Madrid, were flooded with thousands of pilgrims, tourists, and simply curious passersby in the hopes of getting a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV as he rode by after arriving at the airport. The first day of his six-day trip to Spain began with a visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid, where the Pope was welcomed by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters. In th... Read More

The Annual General Meeting of Pax Christi England and Wales took place at Maria Fidelis School, Euston, on Saturday, 6th June 2026. The theme for the day was: 'Sowing seeds of Hope'. Kathryn Lyndon, Chair of Pax Christi opened the day by welcoming everybody and thanking all those who helped organising the event. Fr Joe Ryan, Executive Committee member, continued proceedings explaining the theme fo... Read More

Gospel of 7 June 2026 John 6:51-58 At that time: Jesus said to the Jews, 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.' The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless... Read More

At his first Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of St Boniface, one of the Patrons of the Diocese of Plymouth, the new Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson, reflected on the extraordinary legacy of one of Devon's most distinguished sons. Preaching at the Mass, the Bishop drew attention to the missionary character of the territory: "All of our diocesan patrons are martyrs. It reflect... Read More