Retired Anglican primate writes to defend ‘heroic’ Irish Catholic priests Thursday, September 02, 2010
Click here for the letter in the Irish Times
Bishop Campbell's Homily at the Beginning of Year Sevice for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Blackburn held at Blackburn CathedralThursday, September 02, 2010
Click here for the Homily
Fr David Elder's Homily at the Requiem Mass for Fr Leo Kelly RIPThursday, September 02, 2010
Click here for Fr Elder's Homily
The Latest in the Run-Up to the Papal VisitWednesday, September 01, 2010
Click here for a story on Commemorative Stamps for the Visit (CNA) and here for another Papal Visit story (CNA)
Click here for some computer generated images of the Sanctuary at Cofton Park, Coventry (The Catholic Herald)
Click here for news on how Catholic Voices are to debate with Protest the Pope
Click here for the Protect the Pope website founded by Rev Deacon Nick Donnelly of the Diocese of Lancaster (Barrow)
Click here for an interesting interview in The Catholic Herald with the Dean of Westminster Abbey
Click here for an article on the British Ambassador's perspective on the Papal Visit (CNS)
Benedict XVI holds up St. Hildegard as model for nunsWednesday, September 01, 2010
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Book-length interview with Pope to be published late this year Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture) and here from CNA
South Africa’s Catholic bishops voice ‘grave misgivings’ about proposed media restrictionsWednesday, September 01, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Click here for another South African Story (Fides)
UK bishops describe heartfelt experiences of GodTuesday, August 31, 2010
Click here for this news story (CNA) and here for the actual Videos
Poll shows Scots ready to welcome Pope BenedictTuesday, August 31, 2010
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Cardinal Newman College takes over St Augustine’s Centre, PrestonMonday, August 30, 2010
Click here for details of this story
Lancashire County Council's Home-School Transport Proposals Monday, August 30, 2010
Please visit the Latest News section of The Diocesan Education Centre Website and express your views on Lancahire County Council’s proposals to begin charging for school transport in 2011.
The Pope's UK Visit: The Ecumenical ChallengeSunday, August 29, 2010
Click here for this blog article from George Weigel(Archdiocese of Denver)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Feast of St Augustine of Hippo: Boarbank HallSaturday, August 28, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
May they rest in peace: Fr Patrick Doyle & Fr Leo KellySaturday, August 28, 2010
Click here for the funeral notification for Fr Patrick Doyle RIP
Click here for the funeral notification for Fr Leo Kelly RIP
Lancaster Vocations Blog: Latest UpdatesFriday, August 27, 2010
Click here for the latest from the Lancaster Vocations Blog
Alaska parental notification initiative passes with ‘crucial’ Catholic supportFriday, August 27, 2010
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23 days to go until Pope Benedict XVI visits England and ScotlandFriday, August 27, 2010
Click here for full report from Mgr Summersgill (www.catholic-ew.org.uk)
Mother Teresa never celebrated birthday, 100 years marked for God's gloryFriday, August 27, 2010
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Pope and Mother Mary Prema remember Mother Teresa on anniversaryThursday, August 26, 2010
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Pope exhorts world to follow St. Augustine in not fearing the Truth Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Click here for this interesting piece from our Pope (CNA)
Salesians in Pakistan assisting 150,000 impacted by floodingWednesday, August 25, 2010
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Benedict XVI: He who finds God, finds everything Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Click here for full message from the Pope (CNA)
Obama's change message contradicts his decisions, says Italian analyst Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Mother Teresa's relics make stop in ArkansasSunday, August 22, 2010
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Pope prays for Mary's intercession against 'absurd logic' of violence Sunday, August 22, 2010
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Cardinal Bagnasco: God's truth is weapon against dominant culture Saturday, August 21, 2010
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Bridge-building bishop works for peace in AfricaSaturday, August 21, 2010
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English Catholic agency loses appeal on same-sex adoption requirementThursday, August 19, 2010
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European Catholics prepare host of celebrations for Mother Teresa's 100th birthdayThursday, August 19, 2010
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New Mass translation provides chance for teaching about Liturgy, Msgr. Sherman explainsThursday, August 19, 2010
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Devotion to Mary guarantees fidelity to Christ, says Argentinean archbishopWednesday, August 18, 2010
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Benedict XVI affirms First Communion for children at age of reason Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Papal visit aimed at showing 'secularized' UK positive contribution of ChristianityWednesday, August 18, 2010
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Taize celebrating anniversaries, founder's legacy Saturday, August 14, 2010
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Assumption of Mary anticipates our glorification, bishop affirms Friday, August 13, 2010
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87-year-old bishop praises clerical celibacyThursday, August 12, 2010
Click here for full report (telegraph.co.uk)
Benedict XVI remembers Taize community on bittersweet anniversaryWednesday, August 11, 2010
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Pope declines resignations of two Irish bishopsWednesday, August 11, 2010
Click here for further news on this (Catholic Culture.org)
The 'media bias' argument is bound to loseTuesday, August 10, 2010
Click here for full report (CatholicCulture.org)
Vatican spokesman praises decision to drop sex abuse lawsuit against Holy SeeTuesday, August 10, 2010
Click here for full story on CNA
Haiti at crossroads in recovery from earthquake, U.S. bishops’ delegation reportsMonday, August 09, 2010
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Anchorage attorney considers the cloistered monasterySunday, August 08, 2010
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Feminine beauty created for 'spousal love,' says Catholic professorSaturday, August 07, 2010
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Pope leaves Castel Gandolfo on unannounced pilgrimage for Transfiguration Saturday, August 07, 2010
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UK ambassador highlights poignancy of events during papal visit Friday, August 06, 2010
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Academic journal’s latest issue to explore John Paul II’s theology of the bodyFriday, August 06, 2010
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Peace Bridge on Niagara River to honor Mother Teresa’s birthday in lightsWednesday, August 04, 2010
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Eucharist is Jesus' greatest gift to us, teaches Pope Benedict XVIWednesday, August 04, 2010
Read about this here (CNA)
15 Anglican bishops: Some among us will seek communion with Rome Monday, August 02, 2010
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Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on womenSunday, August 01, 2010
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Archbishop Vincent Nichols praises coalition for 'fresh attitude'Sunday, August 01, 2010
Click here for this story (Telegraph)
Catholic schools across Britain will follow Pope’s education eventSaturday, July 31, 2010
Click here for this story (The Catholic Herald)
Coalition Government announces ‘unprecedented focus’ on contraception & ‘safe’ abortion in aid to poor nations Saturday, July 31, 2010
Click here for this story (Department for International Development) and here for a related story (BBC)
Cardinal Newman's official beatification biography set for September releaseSaturday, July 31, 2010
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Patience of Haitians six months after earthquake impresses US bishops Friday, July 30, 2010
Click here for full story from Catholic News Service
Boston archdiocese asks for lay participation in Catholics Come Home campaignThursday, July 29, 2010
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Bishop Campbell preaches at the Shrine of LourdesWednesday, July 28, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Catholic college revives medieval-style guilds, explores mergerWednesday, July 28, 2010
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Lord Patten: Papal visit to UK might surprise critics Wednesday, July 28, 2010
For full report click here (CNA)
New York priest changes mind, won’t sell convent for use as mosqueTuesday, July 27, 2010
For more details click here (Catholic Culture)
Archbishop Dolan rips New York Times coverage of PopeTuesday, July 27, 2010
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Philippine bishops emphasize opposition to sex education, population control bills Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Benedict XVI remembers victims of German techno festival tragedy Monday, July 26, 2010
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Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fallMonday, July 26, 2010
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Bishop Campbell's Blog for this WeekMonday, July 26, 2010
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Church's work on disabilities helped bring about law marking 20th year Sunday, July 25, 2010
Click here for full coverage from Catholic News Agency
British deacon launches website to protect the PopeSaturday, July 24, 2010
Read this story here about our very own Deacon (CNA)
WYD Madrid volunteers to assist 10,000 attendees with disabilities Saturday, July 24, 2010
More here (CNA)
Faithful in England prepare for Cardinal Newman beatificationSaturday, July 24, 2010
Please click here for the full story (CNA)
Catholic radio host prepares MP3 players for troops, wounded soldiersFriday, July 23, 2010
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New children’s book based on Pope Benedict’s audiencesFriday, July 23, 2010
To find out more click here (Catholic Culture)
Scottish bishop tells Cameron: No same-sex unions in Catholic ChurchFriday, July 23, 2010
Please click here for the story (Catholic Culture)
Prosecutors end investigation of leading German bishopThursday, July 22, 2010
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Anti-Catholic petition shut down as UK government changesThursday, July 22, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA) and here for Lancaster Deacon's Protect the Pope website.
American Bishops issues guidelines for use of social mediaThursday, July 22, 2010
Click here for this story (CNS) and here for the Guidelines (USCCB)
Russian Orthodox patriarch praises Pope, rips Protestant compromises with secularism Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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Sainthood cause of ‘Rosary priest’ proceeds to Rome Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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Pope preparing speeches on Cardinal Newman for UK tripWednesday, July 21, 2010
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British government removes online petition protesting pope's visitTuesday, July 20, 2010
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Click here for Lancaster Deacon Nick Donnelly's website Protect the Pope
More than 1,300 teens studying in minor seminaries in SpainTuesday, July 20, 2010
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Check out the Lancaster Vocations BlogTuesday, July 20, 2010
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European bishops' conferences back modifications to norms on abuseMonday, July 19, 2010
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US bishops praise revised Vatican norms on clerical abuse Monday, July 19, 2010
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Lancaster Deacon launches 'Protect the Pope' WebsiteMonday, July 19, 2010
Deacon Nick Donnelly, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Lancaster, has, through his own initiative, launched a website called, Protect the Pope.com to counter the attacks on Pope Benedict’s reputation and integrity from groups such as Protest the Pope.
His website aims to inform Catholics on the law regarding hate crimes and provide them with the means of easily reporting incitement to religious hatred or acts of religious hatred to the police during the Holy Father’s visit.
Protect the Pope.com also seeks to record incidents of anti-Catholicism in the media and internet as a way of raising awareness of this prejudice among Catholics and the wider community.
‘Its been said that anti-Catholicism is the last acceptable prejudice, and in a way we Catholics have colluded in this by ignoring it, hoping it will go away. But the personal attacks on Pope Benedict in the run up to the Papal visit show us its not going away.
Since 2006 we’ve had the legal right to protect ourselves from religious hatred. Of course people in this country have freedom of expression, but this does not mean they have the right to create a climate of hostility and fear. It’s a question of protecting our human rights to freedom of belief and freedom of worship.’
Vatican Official on Ecumenics: Anglican women bishops an ‘enormous obstacle’ to Christian unity Sunday, July 18, 2010
Click here for this story (Zenit)
This Week's Bishop's Blog & Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, July 17, 2010
Click here for The Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Bishop Campbell's Homily at the Blessed Edward Bamber Mass at St Winifride's, BlackpoolFriday, July 16, 2010
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CDF to publish directions for local bishops on handling abuse casesFriday, July 16, 2010
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International Ecumenical congress in LancashireFriday, July 16, 2010
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US bishops welcome Vatican statement on gravity of attempted women’s ordinationFriday, July 16, 2010
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Report: Vatican commission will ask alleged visionaries to reveal Medjugorje ‘secrets’Thursday, July 15, 2010
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Vatican revises norms for clerical abuse of minors, other ‘exceptionally serious’ crimes Thursday, July 15, 2010
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Papal delegate: General chapter will reconsider charism, constitution of Legionaries of Christ Thursday, July 15, 2010
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(Catholic Culture)
Bishop Campbell preaches at Sr Wilfrida's (Cross & Passion, Lytham) 100th Birthday MassThursday, July 15, 2010
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Registration open for World Youth Day Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Vatican cardinal lauds release of ‘underground’ bishop Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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In line with Fit for Mission? Bishop Campbell decrees that St Mary's Parish Cleator & St Joseph's Parish Frizington are mergedWednesday, July 14, 2010
So as to strengthen pastoral care in West Cumbria and given the constraints of the smaller numbers of people at Mass and fewer priests to serve them and after proper consultation, Bishop Campbell has decreed that, as from the first Sunday Celebration of Mass on Sunday 11 July 2010 the parish of St Joseph, Frizington, is suppressed (c.515 S2) and that this parish shall become completely incorporated into the territory of the parish of St Mary, Cleator.
The name of the new parish will be St Mary & St Joseph, Cleator & Frizington.
Relic of True Cross stolen from Boston cathedral Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Click here for this story (The Boston Globe)
Bishop Campbell's Homily at Mass of Thanksgiving for retiring Staff: Our Lady's Catholic College, LancasterTuesday, July 13, 2010
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Birmingham: Vatican officials assist in plans for Newman BeatificationTuesday, July 13, 2010
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Church of England rejects compromise on women bishops; 70 clerics meet with Catholic bishopMonday, July 12, 2010
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Bishop Campbell ordains a new priest: Fr John MoriartySunday, July 11, 2010
Click here for Bishop Campbell's Homily at the Ordination
The Bishop's Blog & Scriptural Reflection for this WeekSaturday, July 10, 2010
Click here for this Week's Bishop's Blog and here for the Scriptural Reflection
Bishop Campbell ordains 5 new deacons: HomilySaturday, July 10, 2010
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Newsletter from the Bishops' Conference of England & WalesFriday, July 09, 2010
Click here for the newsletter (CBCEW)
Pope appoints delegate to supervise Legionaries of Christ Friday, July 09, 2010
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New York Times editorial blasts Pope Friday, July 09, 2010
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Vatican to clarify canonical procedure for attempted ordination of womenFriday, July 09, 2010
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South African bishop rips Tridentine Mass, conservative youth, papal leadership Thursday, July 08, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Benedict XVI begins holiday, thanks faithful for friendshipThursday, July 08, 2010
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Gay Anglican cleric rejected as Church of England bishop? Thursday, July 08, 2010
Click here for this report (Catholic Culture)
Vatican expected to issue new norms for sex-abuse cases Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Click here for this development (National Catholic Reporter - John Allen)
Archbishop Nichols addresses cost, opportunities of Pope's UK visitWednesday, July 07, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA) and here from Vatican Radio
First Invocation festival - 'a great success' Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Click here for this news report (ICN)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Syro-Malabar celebration of St Thomas' dayTuesday, July 06, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Russian Orthodox Church welcomes appointment of Cardinal Kasper’s successor Tuesday, July 06, 2010
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Papal Visit: Archbishop Nichols' BBC Hardtalk InterviewTuesday, July 06, 2010
Click here for this interview (BBC Iplayer)
Click here for details of the official Press Conference held on Monday 5 July (ICN)
Pope's UK visit 'could cost £12m'Monday, July 05, 2010
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“Time for a new council” on sexuality says retired Bishop of SacramentoMonday, July 05, 2010
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Syria: The Church losing members to Islam Monday, July 05, 2010
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The Vatican machinery- News and ViewsSaturday, July 03, 2010
Click here for a story on the apparent disputes between curial cardinals by Sandro Magister (Espresso).
Click here for a story by John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter who writes that Pope Benedict XVI will soon release a motu proprio on marriage law.
Click here to view (VIS) a personal letter (made public by the Vatican)from Pope Benedict XVI to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, congratulating the Secretary of State on the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination on July 1.
Click here to learn of how Pope Benedict XVI met with organizers of the Spanish World Youth Day 2011 celebration, which will take place in Madrid, and encouraged them to “continue to collaborate generously in this great initiative. (VIS)
Click here for news that Pope Benedict XVI will leave the Vatican for his summer stay at Castel Gandolfo on July 7. (VIS)
Pope Benedict XVI gives Apostolic Blessing to the Invocation 2010 FestivalSaturday, July 03, 2010
Click here for this latest news (CBCEW)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, July 03, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for his Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Another vicious, inaccurate, and contradictory New York Times attack on Pope Benedict Friday, July 02, 2010
Click here for this article by Phil Lawler (Catholic Culture)
Youth registered for WYD Madrid at 600,000 so farFriday, July 02, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic News Agency)
Interview with the new Canadian Prefect of the Congregation for BishopsFriday, July 02, 2010
Click here for the interview (National Catholic Register)
Future Pope Pius XII asked bishops to work to save synagoguesFriday, July 02, 2010
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Vatican spokesman confirms Swiss bishop will fill Christian Unity postThursday, July 01, 2010
Click here for this news story (CNA) and here for word on the announcement (Catholic Culture)
Click here for an interesting analysis (National Catholic Reporter)
Click here for a speculative story (Free Republic)
9 nations appeal Italian crucifix ruling Thursday, July 01, 2010
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As Pope & Belgian archbishop discuss police raid an alleged abuse victim files complaint against the policeThursday, July 01, 2010
Click here (Catholic News Agency ) for news of the Pope and Belgian Archbishop Leonard meeting in Rome (here for an earlier related story from the Catholic News Agency ) and here of news of an alleged victim of clerical abuse filing a formal complaint against the police raid (Catholic Culture)
Pope Speaks on Freedom of the Church as He Bestows Pallium on 38 ArchbishopsWednesday, June 30, 2010
Click here for the Homily of the Holy Father at yesterday's Mass for Ss. Peter & Paul (Pallium Mass) (Vatican Radio)
Pope’s UK visit is inspiring young people to consider becoming priests and nunsWednesday, June 30, 2010
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Cardinal Ouellet to head Congregation for Bishops; Archbishop Fisichella to lead new pontifical council Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Click here for this latest news announced today (Catholic Culture)
Belgian government defends raid of bishops’ meeting Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Pope says Ecumenical outlook with Orthodox world is encouraging but with Protestant groups less so says Orthodox Patriarch Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Click here for a related story (Catholic Culture)
Vatican rebukes Cardinal Schönborn for criticism of ex-Secretary of State Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Pope confirms Vatican office for 'new evangelization' Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Ann Widdecombe lined up as ambassador to the VaticanMonday, June 28, 2010
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Pope & Vatican Protests Belgian police raids Monday, June 28, 2010
Click here for the letter from Pope Benedict XVI to the Belgian Bishops (Zenit)
Click here for Cardinal Bertone's reaction (Vatican Secretary of State) (CNA)
Click here for a report from The Telegraph
Relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux in South AfricaMonday, June 28, 2010
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This Week's Bishop's Blog and Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, June 26, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Scriptural Reflection
Outstanding Catholic schools pick up five out of 15 awards at TES Schools Awards 2010 - 2 of which are from Lancaster DioceseSaturday, June 26, 2010
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July Edition: The Catholic Voice of LancasterSaturday, June 26, 2010
Click here for the July Edition of The Catholic Voice
Pope Benedict to celebrate Mass in Birmingham, not CoventryFriday, June 25, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN) and here for more on this from Catholic Culture
Bishop Campbell's Homily at the Blessing of the new Chapel at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, FleetwoodFriday, June 25, 2010
Click here for this Homily
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell nr Preston takes place tomorrow (26 June, 2pm)Friday, June 25, 2010
Click here for the pilgrimage poster and here for the Ladyewell section of the Diocesan Website.
The predominant Western approach to preventing the spread of AIDS in Africa has failed (First Things)Thursday, June 24, 2010
Click here for this article by Matthew Hanley in First Things
Rome: oldest images of Apostles found in CatacombsThursday, June 24, 2010
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Obama administration makes blitz of statements to advance LGBT ‘agendaThursday, June 24, 2010
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85 days to go until Pope Benedict XVI visits England and ScotlandWednesday, June 23, 2010
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June Updates: Check out the Lancaster Vocations BlogWednesday, June 23, 2010
Check out the Lancaster Vocations Blog - several updates in June 2010
South Korean bishops hold day of prayer, fasting to prevent war with North Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Vatican Aide: Oil Spill Is a Lesson in Humility Monday, June 21, 2010
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Andrea Bocelli clarifies that his message is pro-life, not merely anti-abortionMonday, June 21, 2010
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Pope to give archbishops pallium, symbol of being a shepherdMonday, June 21, 2010
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Archbishop Nichols urges Catholic faithful to 'support' Holy Father during visitSaturday, June 19, 2010
Click here for this story (Anna Arco's Diary)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and the Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, June 19, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Weekly Scriptural Reflection
A Message from HH Pope Benedict XVI on the recent tragic events in West CumbriaFriday, June 18, 2010
Click here for the Holy Father's message which was sent to the Bishop of Lancaster earlier this week.
Sports columnist laments poor coverage of Wayne Rooney's Catholic FaithFriday, June 18, 2010
Click here for this story from CNA
Cardinal Ouellet-- not Cardinal Pell-- to head Congregation for Bishops? Thursday, June 17, 2010
Click here for news of this speculation (Catholic Culture)
Pope's Questions & Answers at Year for Priests' Closing Vigil: Full English TextThursday, June 17, 2010
Click here (part 1) and here (part 2) for the full textof the Pope's Replies (Zenit)
Benedict to venerate relics of Pope who resigned Thursday, June 17, 2010
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Pope Benedict: Love of neighbor flows from closeness to Eucharist Thursday, June 17, 2010
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Bishop of Ireland welcome report on Bloody Sunday Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor cites past mistake and says he wants to help remove abuse in ChurchWednesday, June 16, 2010
Click here for the address (CBCEW)
Bishops launch “The Pope in the UK” booklet and official Papal Visit logoTuesday, June 15, 2010
Click here for this story (CBCEW) and here for the pdf version of the booklet with the logo on the front cover
Click here for an interesting article in The Tablet
Interview with Cardinal George Pell: ' Hold fast to what is good'Monday, June 14, 2010
Click here for this interview (Mercator.net)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, June 12, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Scandal cannot conceal 'radiance of the priesthood,' Pope tells 15,000 priests Saturday, June 12, 2010
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Archbishop Peter Smith installed as new Archbishop of SouthwarkSaturday, June 12, 2010
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Bishop Campbell leads Day for Lancaster PriestsFriday, June 11, 2010
Click here for Bishop Campbell's Talks
This Day for Priests, at Lancaster Cathedral, concludes in the Diocese the Year for Priests celebrated in the Universal Church.
Episcopal Church’s Robinson & deposed Ugandan bishop call for 'sexuality without boundaries' Friday, June 11, 2010
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(Catholic Culture)
Pope answers priests' questions on prayer, celibacy and new vocationsFriday, June 11, 2010
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Year for Priests event draws requests from Catholics seeking changeThursday, June 10, 2010
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Critique of 'Time' cover story on Pope Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Pius XII begged Roosevelt to spare civilians, churches, hospitals Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Clerics gather in Rome for closing celebrations of the Year for Priests Wednesday, June 09, 2010
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Pope Approves Nine new BeatificationsWednesday, June 09, 2010
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Bishop Campbell celebrates Mass for the people of West Cumbria in WhitehavenTuesday, June 08, 2010
Click here for the coverage of the Mass by the BBC. Reference is made here by Sky News
Click here for coverage by local newspaper Times & Star
Coverage of the Mass & Homily in the Daily Telegraph here
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Father Charles Curran in Newsweek: Church should ordain women, change numerous teachings Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Click here for Fr Curran's article in Newsweek and here for response in Ignatius Insight.
Catholics denounce slated 'documentary' on Pope by UK homosexual activistTuesday, June 08, 2010
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Poland: Fr Jerzy Popieluszko is beatifiedMonday, June 07, 2010
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Bishop Campbell's Homily at the Candidacy Mass, Allen Hall SeminaryMonday, June 07, 2010
Click here for this Homily given at 5pm on Saturday 5 June at Allen Hall Seminary, Chelsea.
Bishop Campbell's Homily for Diocesan Vespers (Corpus Christi)Monday, June 07, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Bishop Campbell: Pastoral Letter to West Cumbria Deanery; Bishop's Blog & Scriptural ReflectionSunday, June 06, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Pastoral Letter to the Deanery of West Cumbria
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Scriptural Reflection
Come and Pray for Our Priests! Saturday, June 05, 2010
Diocesan Vespers:
'Come and Pray for our Priests'
Click here for the Poster for this event - Diocesan Vespers at Lancaster Cathedral on Corpus Christi Sunday (6 June, at 4pm) - a warm welcome is extended to all the priests and people of our parishes.
Bishop Campbell responds to the West Cumbrian ShootingsFriday, June 04, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Statement of 2 June 2010
Click here for the Bishop's comments on Premier Christian Radio
Click here for the coverage on the website of The Universe
Click here for Ekkelsia's coverage
Vatican expert says intolerance greeting Pope's efforts at unity with Society of St Pius XFriday, June 04, 2010
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Vatican paper publishes article on Pope's view of Vatican IIFriday, June 04, 2010
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Pope Benedict XVI Sends Greetings to Participants in Edinburgh ConferenceThursday, June 03, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
European court: 10 nations back Italy in crucifix case Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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(European Centre for Law and Justice)
First African priest elected head of the White Fathers Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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Archbishop Mark Coleridge (of Canberra & Goulburn, Australia) examines factors in clerical sexual abuse in Pastoral LetterWednesday, June 02, 2010
Click here for the Archbishop's Pentecost Pastoral Letter (The Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn)
Vatican unveils plans for Apostolic Visitation of Irish Church to begin in the autumn Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Archbishop Dolan challenges Irish priests to focus on prayer, holiness Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Click here for this Lecture from Archbishop Timothy Dolan (Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference) to the priests of Ireland at St Patrick's College, Maynooth
New York Times examines homosexuality & seminary admissions Monday, May 31, 2010
Click here for more on this story (Catholic Culture)
Czech Republic and Catholic Church come to agreement in Prague Cathedral disputeMonday, May 31, 2010
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'Yes, we must atone for these sins. But the Catholic Church is not an empire of abuse’Monday, May 31, 2010
Click here for an exclusive article by Bishop Joseph Devine of Motherwell, Scotland (Sunday Herald)
Cyprus Orthodox leader will discipline bishops who refuse to welcome Pope Monday, May 31, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Vatican analyst raps Cardinal Schönborn for remarks on celibacy Sunday, May 30, 2010
Click here for this article (Espresso)
Des Hommes et des Dieux - Of Gods and Men: Film ReviewSunday, May 30, 2010
Click here for the Review (ICN)
Archbishop of Canterbury: punish both extremes on Anglican policy regarding homosexuality Saturday, May 29, 2010
Click here for this story (Anglican Communion News Service) and here for a commentary by the Daily Telegraph
Bishop Michael Campbell OSA: This Week's Blog, Scriptural Reflection, Homily for Mass with Women Together in the Diocese of Lancaster Saturday, May 29, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog; here for the Bishop's Scriptural Reflection and here for the Homily at Mass with Women Together in the Diocese of Lancaster
The Catholic Voice (June Edition) Saturday, May 29, 2010
Click here for the the PDf version
Pick up your copy from your parish this weekend.
British official figures show over 1,000 abortions to girls under 15Friday, May 28, 2010
Click here for this story (Daily Telegraph)
THE NAMES OF PASTORAL WORKERS, PRIESTS, MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS AND LAY CATHOLICS KILLED IN SERVICE IN 2009Friday, May 28, 2010
Click here for this news (Zenit)
113 days to go until Pope Benedict XVI visits England and ScotlandThursday, May 27, 2010
Click here for more on this story (CBCEW)
In Largest US Diocese - Los Angeles: ‘Mahony goes; Gomez comes, Christ endures’ : The new Coadjutor Archbishop is welcomedThursday, May 27, 2010
Click here for details (Catholic Culture)
Children's books for Pope Benedict's visitThursday, May 27, 2010
Click here for details (ICN)
Reflection: Reform, Morality and the CoalitionWednesday, May 26, 2010
Click here for this thoughtful article (Thinking Faith)
Catholic Church announces adult stem cell venture with NeostemWednesday, May 26, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Obama administration supports Vatican over sex abuse lawsuitWednesday, May 26, 2010
Click here for this news (National Catholic Reporter) and also here (Wall Street Journal blog)
Leading biographer makes clear: Newman was neither gay nor a dissenter Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Click here for this story (Times Online)
Moscow patriarchate moving closer to Rome, especially on 'new evangelization' Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Click here for this story (Espresso)
2.1 million pilgrims venerated Shroud of TurinTuesday, May 25, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Bishops in England and Wales condemn abortion ads on TVMonday, May 24, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
Cardinal Walter Kasper visits LiverpoolMonday, May 24, 2010
Click here and here for reports of Cardinal Kasper's Visit to Liverpool (Archdiocese of Liverpool)
Church officials cautious on man-made living cell Sunday, May 23, 2010
Click here for this story (AP)
Archbishop Nichols encourages 'every Catholic to play a part' in the forthcoming Papal Visit.Saturday, May 22, 2010
Click here for this article written for the Universe and appearing in full on the website of the Archdiocese of Westminster
Check out this weeks Bishop's Blog & Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, May 22, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Comment from Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales re. TV commercials for abortion services Friday, May 21, 2010
Click here for the comment from the Bishops' Conference (CBCEW)
The West Cumbria Deanery Mass for the Year for Priests: Bishop Campbell's HomilyFriday, May 21, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Australian paper previews changes in English translation of the Mass Friday, May 21, 2010
Click here for this article (The Australian)
The Pope, the Cardinals, the Jesuits. Three Responses to the Abuse ScandalFriday, May 21, 2010
Click here for this article (Espresso)
Meeting of Pope & Russian Patriarch increasingly possible, Orthodox official saysThursday, May 20, 2010
Click here for this story (CNS)
Boston Cardinal weighs in on admission of lesbians couple’s child to Catholic school Thursday, May 20, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
120 days to go until Pope Benedict XVI visits England and ScotlandThursday, May 20, 2010
Click here for this update (CBCEW)
British Papal Nuncio suffers mild strokeWednesday, May 19, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN)
Click here for the greetings of Cardinal O'Brien (CNA)
Cardinal Kasper to visit Liverpool Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN)
Columnist surveys restrictions on Christian speech in Britain Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Click here for this news (Macleans)
David Cameron makes the Archbishop of Westminster 'fall off his chair' Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Click here for this story (The Daily Telegraph)
Vatican turns down appeals on Archdiocese of Boston parish closings Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Click here for this story from the Boston Globe
Cardinal Sean Brady recommits himself to leading the Archdiocese of ArmaghTuesday, May 18, 2010
Click here for this story (The Archdiocese of Armagh) and also here (CNS)
This Week's Bishop's Blog & Scriptural ReflectionMonday, May 17, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Scriptural Reflection
Deacon of Lancaster Diocese launches new CTS BookletsMonday, May 17, 2010
Click here for details of Deacon Nick Donnelly's new booklets with the Catholic Truth Society
Young People (18+) Come to World Youth Day, Madrid 2011 with the DioceseMonday, May 17, 2010
If you are interested in the joing the Lancaster Diocesan Group to WYD , Madrid click here for the the Information Pack and here for the Booking Form.
Preparing the ground for the New Roman MissalSunday, May 16, 2010
Click here for the Becoming one Body one Spirit in Christ website - which launches the DVD (of the same name)soon to be released which aims to assist with the international implementation of the new English Translation of the Roman Missal produced by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL).
At Catholic cathedral, Lutheran leader calls the Pill ‘God’s gift’ Friday, May 14, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
US Bishops issue Q&As on clerical abuse and canon lawFriday, May 14, 2010
Click here for this story (US Bishops Conference)
At Fatima, Pope Benedict entrusts all priests to Our Lady Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Greatest threat to Church comes from within, Pope says Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Bishops of England & Wales' issue Statement on Coalition GovernmentWednesday, May 12, 2010
Click here for the Bishops' statement (CBCEW)
Click here for a reflective article on the new government by Lord Alton (ICN)
Archbishop Martin delivers ‘milestone’ address on future of Church in Ireland Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Click here for the notes to this speech (Archdiocese of Dublin) and here for an article on the speech (The Irish Times)
The Church of England inches towards allowing Women BishopsMonday, May 10, 2010
Click here for this news (The Church of England)
UK Papal Visit - Latest UpdateMonday, May 10, 2010
Click here for this update (Official Site for the UK Papal Visit)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Weekly Scriptural ReflectionMonday, May 10, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Weekly Scriptural Reflection (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
A Hung Parliament: Hanging in the Balance: The End of Tribal Britain?Sunday, May 09, 2010
Click here for this article by Thinking Faith
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Diocesan Altar Servers' MassSaturday, May 08, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
A brief report and photos are here (Cathedral Blog)
The Papal Visit – collection in parishesFriday, May 07, 2010
Click here for details (CBCEW)
News from the Bishops' Conference of England & WalesFriday, May 07, 2010
Click here for this news bulletin (CBCEW)
Churches begin Days of Prayer in reparation, atonement for sex abuse Friday, May 07, 2010
Click here for a notice from Independent Catholic News
The Diocese of Lancaster has produced 4 Holy Hours for these Fridays of May here
The Catholic Voice: The May Edition is now available in the parishes and here onlineThursday, May 06, 2010
Click here for the May online edition of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster (Diocesan Newspaper)
New Missal receives Vatican RecognitioWednesday, May 05, 2010
Click here for the Press Release from ICEL
Click here to read of how Cardinal Pell receive the news (ICN)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Chapter MassWednesday, May 05, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily at the Chapter Mass
Anglican bishops ready to join Catholic Church? - new speculationTuesday, May 04, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
The Pope venerates the Shroud of TurinTuesday, May 04, 2010
Click here for this and related stories (Catholic Culture)
Legionaries of Christ Response to Vatican StatementMonday, May 03, 2010
Click here for the Response from the Legionaries of Christ
Click here for the Post-Visitation Vatican Statement (Vatican Radio)
Pope's visit to Shroud just days away, Turin preparesSaturday, May 01, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, May 01, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Scriptural Reflection
Pope Benedict XVI announces new Archbishop of Southwark: Archbishop Peter SmithFriday, April 30, 2010
Click here for this news (CBCEW)
Abuse scandal may speed global realignment of Catholicism Friday, April 30, 2010
Click here for this essay (The New Republic)
English judge rejects 'divisive' protection for Christian beliefs Friday, April 30, 2010
Click here for this story (Times Online)
Scottish Church hopes to book Susan Boyle for Pope's visitThursday, April 29, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
Vatican to approve new English translation of Mass texts Thursday, April 29, 2010
Click here and here for reports of this on Vatican Radio
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Lancaster Deanery's Mass for the Year for PriestsWednesday, April 28, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Cardinal Levada gives American TV Interview on Abuse Crisis: Further Response to KungWednesday, April 28, 2010
Click here for the interview transcript and video link (Newshour, PBS)
Click here for a response to Hans Kung's Open Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church (ICN)
Pope calls Catholics to 'give a soul' to the InternetTuesday, April 27, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN)
Vatican backs adult stem-cell initiative Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Click here for this news development (Catholic Culture)
British government apologizes for Foreign Office memo that insulted Pope Monday, April 26, 2010
Click here for this news (The Daily Telegraph)
New teaching document on interreligious dialogue from the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Monday, April 26, 2010
Click here for details (CBCEW)
World Day of Prayer for Priesthood and Consecrated Life (Vocations Sunday)Saturday, April 24, 2010
Click here for information on Vocations Sunday (CBCEW)
Click here for the Lancaster Vocations Blog
This Week's Bishop's Blog & Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, April 24, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Bishop Campbell's Pastoral Letter for Vocations SundaySaturday, April 24, 2010
Click here for the Pastoral Letter
Abuse victim in Malta: Pope Benedict XVI is a 'saint' after moving meetingFriday, April 23, 2010
Click here for this story from CNA
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Moriarty (Kildare & Leighlin, Ireland)Friday, April 23, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA) and here for the news release from Irish Bishops' Conference
Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England & WalesFriday, April 23, 2010
Click here for this statement (CBCEW) and here for news of this by the CNA
Pope publicly pledges to continue fighting sex abuse in Catholic ChurchThursday, April 22, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
Click here for the Pope's words at his weekly Audience in Rome -21 April - (Vatican website)
George Weigel's Open Letter to Hans KüngThursday, April 22, 2010
Click here for Weigel's Open Letter to Hans Kung (First Things)
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Click here for Fr Vincent Twomey's response to Kung (The Irish Times)
Click here for the letter from Kung (ICN)
Another Chinese bishop ordained with Vatican approval Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Click here for this story (AsiaNews)
World Day of Prayer for Priesthood and Consecrated LifeWednesday, April 21, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN)
Bishop Malcolm McMahon: Catholic schools at risk in general election Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Click here for this news (The Daily Telegragh)
St. John Vianney’s relics to tour Ireland next week Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
China: Bishop ordained with papal mandate Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Click here for this news (UCAN)
Cardinal Hummes invites all priests to Rome & addresses morale crisis Monday, April 19, 2010
Click here for this story (VIS)
The Holy Father's Speeches, Addresses & Homilies in MaltaMonday, April 19, 2010
Click here for these (courtesy of the CNA )
Trials will leave the Priesthood & Church stronger, priest-psychologist saysMonday, April 19, 2010
Click here for this story (from CNS )
Unbowed by criticism, Benedict XVI celebrates 5th anniversary of papal election Monday, April 19, 2010
Click here for this news story (Catholic Culture)
Pope 'cries with Church abuse victims' in Malta Sunday, April 18, 2010
Click here for this news from the BBC and here for this news from CNS
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, April 17, 2010
Click here for The Bishop's Blog and here for the Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Cardinal Hummes: ‘Above all we are on the side of the victims’ Saturday, April 17, 2010
Click here for the Letter of the Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy (Cardinal Claudio Hummes) to mark the End of the Year for Priests. (Zenit)
New Vatican page offers resources on sex-abuse issue Saturday, April 17, 2010
The Vatican has created here a new page of its website offering resources to explain the Church's handling of sex-abuse problems. (Vatican Website)
The page provides links to the Pope's Pastoral Letter to the Irish Church about the sex-abuse scandal there, and other papal letters and documents. Also included are links to official Vatican documents, statements from the press office, interviews with Vatican officials responsible for sex-abuse issues, and other relevant resources.
Archbishop Nichols takes legal advice over newspaper’s allegation Friday, April 16, 2010
Click here for this story (The Catholic Herald)
Bishop Campbell celebrates Mass for the Year for Priests: Furness Deanery - HomilyFriday, April 16, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
The Priest represents Christ, not himself, Pope tells audience Thursday, April 15, 2010
Click here for this news (Vatican Website)
Clarifications on Cardinal Bertone's comments: Vatican Press Officer and Bishops' Conference of England & Wales Thursday, April 15, 2010
Click here for the Vatican Press Officer Fr Lombardi's clarification (Vatican Radio)
Click here for the comments of Fr Marcus Stock, the General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales
Vatican's Medjugorje commission meets; members namedWednesday, April 14, 2010
Click here for this story and here for the release form the Vatican Information Service
Vatican responds to Richard Dawkins: I will arrest Pope Benedict XVIWednesday, April 14, 2010
Click here for a news report of the Vatican's response to the attempt by Dawkins. (CNA)
Click here for how UK Catholic organisations have responded to Dawkins (ICN)
Click here for the orginal claim by Dawkins (The Times Online).
Libby Purves responds to this here ( also The Times Online)
Click here for the Support the Pope Website
Bishop Campbell speaks on abuse in the Church on Radio CumbriaTuesday, April 13, 2010
Click here for Bishop Campbell speaking on the Mike Parr Breakfast Show (BBC Radio Cumbria) - the interview is at 1:35.02 until 1:40.18.
Vatican Offers Summary of Guideline for dealing with Sex Abuse: Vatican figures speak out on issueMonday, April 12, 2010
VATICAN GUIDELINES:
Click here for these guidelines (Vatican Website) and a useful article here giving their context (CNA)
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VATICAN FIGURES SPEAK OUT:
Click here for the Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Bertone's comments here (Catholic Culture)
Click here for the Pope's Secretary Mgr Georg Ganswein's comments on the role of the Local Church to act in these cases (Catholic Culture)
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OTHER SENIOR CHURCH FIGURES SPEAK OUT:
Click here for a strong defense of Pope Benedict in an interview from Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta (Vatican Radio)
Click here to read how Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of the Italian Bishops' Conference praises Pope Benedict's efforts to cleanse the Church (CNA)
Thousands visit Shroud of Turin on opening weekendMonday, April 12, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Setting the Record Straight: Holy See Attorney Refutes Claims Monday, April 12, 2010
Click here for this story via CNS and here for the actual article itself (Vatican Radio)
Pope offers condolences, prayers for Polish people after plane crash Sunday, April 11, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
David Cameron: ‘I will defend faith schools’ as Gordon Brown calls the Catholic Church “the conscience of our country”Sunday, April 11, 2010
Click here for the piece from this week's The Catholic Herald
Click here for an interview with David Cameron (The Catholic Herald)
In line with Fit for Mission? Bishop Campbell links the parishes of St Mary's Barrow with Holy Family, BarrowSaturday, April 10, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's recent Letters to the parishioners of Holy Family and St Mary's parishes, Barrow in Furness
"Following Holy Week, Holding Our Course": Vatican spokesman defends handling of abuse crisis Friday, April 09, 2010
Click here for Fr Lombardi's Statement/Essay from earlier today (VIS)
Diocesan Appointments: some of which take effect at this timeFriday, April 09, 2010
Click here for these Diocesan Appointments - some of which take effect at this time.
Lancaster Priest and University Students take part in BBC Radio Lancashire's 'Easter Lecture'Thursday, April 08, 2010
Click here for the BBC Radio Lancashire (presented by Joe Wilson) programme with Fr Andrew Allman and involving Callum Jameson Brown and Daniel Etienne (students at Lancaster University)
British Government drops controversial sex-ed legislation from billThursday, April 08, 2010
Click here for news of this development which comes as a result of the 'Wash-up' - a consequence of the calling of a UK General Election for 6 May 2010. (CNA)
Facing and Overcoming the Scandals: Further ReflectionsWednesday, April 07, 2010
Click here for a very good article by Sandro Magister (of L'Epresso )
Click here for an interesting article by Paolo Rodari(Catholic Culture)
Click here for a very strong article by Bishop Lori (Diocese of Bridgeport)
Click here for Mercatornet - keeping us up to date on Pope Benedict XVI.
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Click here for an interesting viewpoint article which appears in The Daily Telegraph from Easter Monday (5 April 2010)
Click here for the Editorial in the current edition of the America Magazine
Click here for the Blog entry of Joseph Bottum (Editor of First Things )
Clikc here for an article by George Weigel in First Things
UK General Election: A message from the Bishops of England and WalesWednesday, April 07, 2010
Click here for the Message (CBCEW)
Click here for an accompanying note (CBCEW)
Click here for the Pre-Election Document from the Bishops of England & Wales - 'Choosing the Common Good' (CBCEW)
New Hispanic Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles (Largest Diocese in the US): ReactionsTuesday, April 06, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Cardinal O'Malley of Boston: Pope is seriously committed to eradicating sex abuseTuesday, April 06, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA) and here for Cardinal Sean's blog
Bishops around the world speak out in support of Pope Benedict XVITuesday, April 06, 2010
Click here for this new story (CNA)
The Holy Father's Easter Monday AudienceMonday, April 05, 2010
Click here for this Easter Monday Audience Address
Pope Benedict: Easter Message Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) Monday, April 05, 2010
Click here for the Urbi et Orbi Message (Vatican Radio)
New story trying to implicate Pope Benedict is “misleading” says the VaticanSunday, April 04, 2010
Click here for this news item (CNA)
Pope Benedict's Homily for the Easter VigilSunday, April 04, 2010
Click here for the Homily (Vatican Website)
Bishop Campbell's Easter Vigil HomilySunday, April 04, 2010
Click here for the Bishop' s Easter Vigil Homily
Priests need prayers, not blame for abuse by others: Archbishop of WashingtonSunday, April 04, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic News Service)
Click here for Archbishop Wuerl's op-ed piece: 'Resurrection and Redemption as the Church copes at Easter' in The Washington Post of 4 April
Dr Rowan Williams 'regrets' claim that Catholic Church in Ireland ‘has lost all its credibility’Saturday, April 03, 2010
Click here for the Archbishop of Canterbury's apology as reported by the BBC and here as reported in the Telegraph
Click here for the Archbishop of Dublin's response to the comments from Dr Rowan Williams (Archdiocese of Dublin).
Today Archbishop Martin is supported by the Anglican Archbishop of Dublin & Glendalough here (Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough - C of I)
Click here for Dr Williams' comments as reported in the Times online , in the Telegraph and according to Sky News BBC
Pope Benedict's Good Friday Address - 'May Jesus help us overcome evil with good 'Saturday, April 03, 2010
Click here for the Pope's address at the close of the Via Crucis at the Colloseum, Rome (Zenit)
Father Cantalamessa's Good Friday Homily, St Peter's, RomeSaturday, April 03, 2010
Here is the homily delivered today by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher of the Pontifical Household (Zenit)
Read here how the the Vatican Press Officer seeks to clarify the Vatican's position on such matters. (Vatican Radio)
Pope Benedict's Homily for the Mass of the Lord's SupperFriday, April 02, 2010
Click here for the Holy Father's Homily (Vatican Website)
The Way of the Cross at the Colosseum: Cardinal Ruini's meditations (full text) Friday, April 02, 2010
Click here for the full text of the Stations of the Cross for the Diocese of Rome and here for their introduction by ther Holy Father (Vatican Website)
Pope not deterred by criticism, Vatican spokesman says Friday, April 02, 2010
Click here for this news (Associated Press)
Bishops Worldwide Affirm Support for PopeFriday, April 02, 2010
Click here for this story (Zenit)
The Holy Father's Chrism Mass HomilyThursday, April 01, 2010
Click here for the Homily
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Chrism MassThursday, April 01, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Cardinal Levada blasts New York Times and defends the reputation of Joseph RatzingerWednesday, March 31, 2010
Click here for the Interview in the Catholic San Francisco
Chrism Mass Homilies of Archbishops Nichols (Westminster) & Collins (Toronto)Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Click here for Archbishop Nichols' Homily for the Westminster Chrims Mass
Click here for Archbishop Collins' Homily for the Toronto Chrism Mass
Archbishop Listecki: Milwaukee, not Rome at fault in Murphy abuse scandal Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Click here for this story and here for a very interesting closeley related item (Catholic Anchor). Also a related story here Catholic Culture.
United States, Canadian & French Bishops support the PopeWednesday, March 31, 2010
Click here for the US Bishops' Statement of support (USCCB)
Click here the Canadan Bishops Statement (ICN)
Click here for the French Bishops' Statement (Zenit)
In Defence of Pope Benedict XVITuesday, March 30, 2010
Click here for a defence of the Holy Father by John Allen (Vatican Radio Website)
Click here for a response by Fr Raymond D'Souza to the approach of the New York Times in recent days. (National Review Online)
Click here for a response from George Weigel in First Things
The Catholic Voice: April EditionTuesday, March 30, 2010
Click here to download the April edition of the Diocesan Newspaper - The Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
Archbishop Martin of Dublin: "The Church Will Not Be Reformed From Outside" Monday, March 29, 2010
Click here for this Homily (Archdiocese of Dublin)
Archbishop Dolan of New York (Remarks at Palm Sunday Mass):The father of our family, il papa, needs our love, support, and prayers.” Monday, March 29, 2010
Click here for Archbishop Dolan's remarks (Archdiocese of New York)
Pope Benedict: "the courage not to be intimidated" (Palm Sunday Homily)Monday, March 29, 2010
Click here for the Holy Father's Homily for Palm Sunday (Zenit)
Vatican spokesman says justice and prevention for abuse cases will allow Church to look forwardSunday, March 28, 2010
Click here for this story (Vatican Radio)
President of the Italian Senate condemns 'unmerited' attacks on Pope BenedictSunday, March 28, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Bishop's Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, March 27, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for his Weekly Reflection.
Historic Vatican Documents Now Online Saturday, March 27, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
New York Times again seeks to link Pope to abuse scandal : Vatican RebuttalSaturday, March 27, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Holy Father accepts no excuses for clerical abuse, affirms cardinalFriday, March 26, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Archbishop Vincent Nichols: 'The Church is not trying to cover anything up'Friday, March 26, 2010
Click here for this article by the Archbishop of Westmister in yesterday's Times Online.
Vatican responds robustly to claims of inaction on abusive Milwaukee priest Friday, March 26, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
El Salvador’s president apologizes for Archbishop Romero’s murder Thursday, March 25, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Magee, former papal secretary Thursday, March 25, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Benedict XVI to celebrate Mass for anniversary of JP II's deathWednesday, March 24, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Vatican paper editor defends Pope from Fr. Hans Küng's sex abuse criticismWednesday, March 24, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Check out the Virtual Tours of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, and of the Sistine Chapel, RomeWednesday, March 24, 2010
Click here for theVitual Tour of the Holy Sepulchre (Terra Santa) and click here for the Tour of the Sistine Chapel (part of the Vatican Website).
Italian PM lauds Pope’s response to abuse crisis Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
The Bishops of Canada deplore Hitchens article against Pope Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Vatican paper editor defends Pope from Fr. Hans Küng's sex abuse criticismTuesday, March 23, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Responses to Pope's Pastoral Letter to Irish CatholicsMonday, March 22, 2010
Click here for responses from the Archbishop of Westminster (CBCEW)
Click here for responses from Victims' Groups (ICN)
Clikc here for Church Leaders' responses (Catholic Culture)
Vatican launches Twitter pages Monday, March 22, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Pope Benedict apologizes to Irish abuse victims, laments bishops' failure to act, announces apostolic visitation Saturday, March 20, 2010
Click here for this story from Catholic Culture
Click here for the Pastoral Letter (Vatican Website)
Click here for the response for the Irish Episcopal Conference
Click here for RTE's coverage of the Letter
Click here for the Irish Times coverage
Appointments made by the Bishop of LancasterSaturday, March 20, 2010
Click here for the Appointments released by the Bishop and sent to the Clergy of the Diocese on 16 March 2010.
Pope asks Irish people to read his Pastoral Letter on abuse crisis with an open heartFriday, March 19, 2010
Click here for this story from Catholic News Service
Bishop Campbell leads Lakes Deanery in Mass to celebrate Year for PriestsFriday, March 19, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily
Confirmation of lesbian as Episcopal bishop causes regret in Canterbury Friday, March 19, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Plans for successor to National Conference of Priests Friday, March 19, 2010
Click here for this story (ICN)
High Court reverses ban on Leeds Catholic Care’s same-sex adoption policyThursday, March 18, 2010
Click here for this report in the Times Online
Click here for the Statement from Bishop Roche of the Diocese of Leeds
Holy See confirms creation of Medjugorje CommissionThursday, March 18, 2010
Click here for the CNA coverage of this story and here for the VIS Bulletin
Book now to attend Beatification of Cardinal Newman Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Click here for this news (ICN)
Pope Benedict's State Visit to Britain: ConfirmedTuesday, March 16, 2010
Click here for the Joint Statement from the UK Government and the Bishops Conferences' of England & Wales, also Scotland (CBCEW)
Click here for the Statement from Buckingham Palace (CBCEW)
Click here for the confirmation that Pope Beneduict will beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman. (CBCEW)
Canada: traditional Anglicans ask to become CatholicTuesday, March 16, 2010
Click here for this story (ICN) and here for coverage of the same story from CNA
Benedict XVI dedicates 2010 WYD message to John Paul II's first reflection for youthMonday, March 15, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Irish primate charged with abuse cover-up under pressure to resign Monday, March 15, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Vatican: Pope was 'completely extraneous' to Munich sex abuse decisionSunday, March 14, 2010
Click here for this story from the CNA
Click here for the Statement from the Vatican Press Officer. (VIS) and here for the Statement from the Promoter of Justice at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the Question of Paedeophilia (VIS)
Click here and here for reports on this story from the Catholic News Service
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, March 13, 2010
Click here for this week's Bishop's Blog and here for the current Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Lourdes Pilgrimage NewsFriday, March 12, 2010
Click here and here for this latest news on the Pilgrimage.
Click here for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Page of the website
European bishops maintain celibacy not linked to pedophiliaFriday, March 12, 2010
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Bring the faithful back to confession, Pope urges priests Friday, March 12, 2010
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Pope expresses horror at Nigerian massacre Thursday, March 11, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Abuse cases show need for greater women's role, Vatican newspaper saysThursday, March 11, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic News Service)
Vatican II did not create a new Church, Pope reminds audienceThursday, March 11, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Church responding decisively to new sex abuse reports: Vatican spokesman Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture) and here for the coverage from the Catholic News Agency
Cardinal Levada: ‘Union with the Catholic Church is the goal of ecumenism’ Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Bishop Campbell leads Reflection on the Liturgies of Holy WeekTuesday, March 09, 2010
Click here for Bishop's Reflection
Parishioners have responsibility for mission of the Church, says Benedict XVI Monday, March 08, 2010
Click here for this news item (CNA)
South Africa bishops’ World Cup website features ‘virtual chapel’ for football fansSunday, March 07, 2010
Click here for this news item (CNA)
This week's Bishop's Blog & Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, March 06, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog for this week and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptual Reflection
Traditionalist Anglican group in US seeks union with Catholic Church Friday, March 05, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Check out the Vocations Blog : UpdatedFriday, March 05, 2010
Click here for the Lancaster Vocations Blog
CES seeks to calm fears over sex education after Ed Balls remarks Friday, March 05, 2010
Click here for this news from the Catholic Herald
Pope will suggest, not order, liturgical changes: chief Vatican liturgist Thursday, March 04, 2010
Click here for this news item from Catholic Culture
Pope Benedict XVI to visit Spain in November 2010Thursday, March 04, 2010
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Catholic Bishops of England and Wales launch their pre-election document: 'Choosing the Common Good' Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Click here for this document (CBCEW)
Click here for the BBC 's reaction
Archbishop Chaput of Denver critiques famous JFK 'Houston speech' Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Click here for this newspiece (Catholic Culture)
England Should be a Catholic Country again - Spectator Debate Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Click here for this news item (CBCEW)
The Catholic Voice of Lancaster: March EditionTuesday, March 02, 2010
Click here for the March 2010 edition of the official Diocesan Newspaper - The Catholic Voice of Lancaster
Bishops of Leeds, Hallam, Middlesborough will challenge law requiring equal adoption treatment for same-sex couples Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
Click here for the Pastoral Letter for the three dioceses which was read out at all Masses last weekend. (Diocese of Leeds Website)
Farewell Mgr Kukla: Rector of the Polish Catholic Mission retiresTuesday, March 02, 2010
Click here for this story from Independent Catholic News (ICN)
Two years after World Youth Day, Sydney sees upsurge in Vocations and OrdinationsMonday, March 01, 2010
Click here for this news (CNA)
Cardinal Seán Brady: Catholic schools in Northern Ireland must maintain Catholic character Sunday, February 28, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
US Liturgy Bishop defends dignity, beauty of new Missal translationSaturday, February 27, 2010
Click here for this essay entitled: 'Welcoming the Roman Missal' (America Magazine) by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, Chairman of the US bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship.
This Week's Bishop's Blog and Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, February 27, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Scriptural Reflection.
Archbishop Smith welcomes Assisted Suicide guidelines; SPUC disagreesFriday, February 26, 2010
Click here for this news item (ICN) and here for the coverage on this story by the CNA.
Rite of Election: Weekend of joy for the Catholic communityThursday, February 25, 2010
Click here for this news from the Bishops' Conference of England & Wales.
Iraq: Christians flee Mosul as killings escalate Thursday, February 25, 2010
Click here for this news from ICN.
Why not come to Lourdes this Summer with the Diocese?Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Video here gives a taste of the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
Click here for details - on our Lourdes dedicated page - of who to contact for more information on this the 2010 Pilgrimage beginning Friday 23July to Friday 30 July 2010.
Or to book a place click here for Mancunia (Tour Operator)
The New Preston Deanery is InauguratedWednesday, February 24, 2010
Click here for Bishop Campbell's Homily for this celebration
Scottish Cardinal says UK government has ignored religionWednesday, February 24, 2010
Click here for this story. (ICN)
Click here for this covergae from the Daily Telegraph and here for coverage in the Scotsman
Bishop Campbell leads Day for ReligiousWednesday, February 24, 2010
Click here for the Bishops' Talk
Irish bishops reflect on recent abuse meetings in Rome Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Click here and here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Bishop Mark Davies ordained as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of ShrewsburyTuesday, February 23, 2010
Click here for this news (CBCEW) and here for the photos (Flickr)
Bishop Campbell's Blog & Weekly Scriptural Reflection; also Homily for the Rite of ElectionSunday, February 21, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Reflection
Click here for the Bishop's Homily for the Rite of Election at Lancaster Cathedral on 20 February
A Pastoral Letter to mark the beginning of Lent: Bishop CampbellSunday, February 21, 2010
Click here for Bishop Campbell's 2010 Lenten Pastoral Letter.
Patriarch of Constantinople’s new encyclical defends Catholic-Orthodox dialogueSunday, February 21, 2010
Click here for this news development (CNA)
Click here for the Patriarch's Enclyclical for the Sunday for Orthodoxy (The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople)
Heritage Grant for repairs to St Walburge's church, Preston Saturday, February 20, 2010
Click here for this story (BBC)
Canon John Watson: What is Catholic Spirituality?Friday, February 19, 2010
Click here for this talk that was given for the Catholic Society of Lancaster University on 26 January 2010.
Roman Missal workshops to prepare US clergy and officials for revised liturgyFriday, February 19, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
The Pope is to canonize Australian Mary MacKillop on Oct. 17Friday, February 19, 2010
Click here for this latest news.
Lancaster Diocesan Faith & Justice Commission involved in National Justice & Peace Network National Conference (16-18 July)Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Lancaster Diocesan Faith & Justice Commission is involved in the planning of the National Justice and Peace Network National Conference, “Our Daily Bread: Food Security, People and Planet” 16th -18th July this year.
Food is so essential a part of our lives that the “breaking of bread” with others celebrates love, mutuality and the gifts of the natural world. Yet the food system upon which we depend is increasingly fragile. One in six people in the world goes hungry, low income groups have trouble accessing nutritious food and justice is denied to many of the world’s producers. The conference will explore the food system and exciting new initiatives to help us reconnect to sustainable agriculture and food, and highlights insights into "our daily bread" offered by our faith and worship. There will be excellent speakers and workshops, the liturgy for the weekend is being planned by Simon Stewart and the music by Rosa Trelfa.
To find out more information or to download a booking form go to the Faith & Justice Commission Page of the of the Diocesan Website.
'Forward in Faith Australia' votes to seek union with Rome Thursday, February 18, 2010
Click here for this story from Catholic Culture and here for the same from the Catholic News Agency
Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of LentWednesday, February 17, 2010
Click here for information on how Ash Wednesday is marked in Rome (Vatican Radio) and here for more information on Lent & Easter (CBCEW).
Click here for a Blog Report and Photos of Bishop Campbell leading the Ash Wednesday celebration in Lancaster (Lancaster Cathedral Blog)
Pope denounces abuse; Irish critics of Church pin the blame on the Vatican Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Click here for this news item from Catholic Culture and here from Catholic News Agency
Archbishop Martin says the Vatican meeting is the beginning of a Process . (RTE)
Faithful priests are spur to more vocations, Pope says Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Click here for more on this (Catholic Culture)
Irish bishops continue meeting with Pope for discussions on clerical abuse in IrelandTuesday, February 16, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture), here for RTE 's coverage and here for the Irish Times coverage.
The Holy Father meets the Bishops of Ireland
Bishops of Ireland must be humble and trust God, says Cardinal Bertone before summitTuesday, February 16, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Bishop Campbell remembers Archbishop Romero at Mass for Sixth Sunday of the YearSunday, February 14, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Homily given at Lancaster Cathedral.
For more details of the celebration held at Lancaster Cathedral click here for the Cathedral Blog.
Bishop Campbell's Blog & Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, February 13, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's (updated) Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection
Catholics and Orthodox should unite to save Christian Europe, Pope says Saturday, February 13, 2010
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture)
George Weigel speaks on combating European cultural declineFriday, February 12, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Pope Benedict emphasizes 'truly incalculable' value of ministry to the sickThursday, February 11, 2010
Click here for this latest news from Rome. (CNA)
Click here for the Holy Father's Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Sick (ICN)
Click here for an Overview of Catholic Church work in health care worldwide (ICN)
Our Lady of Lourdes: Bishop Campbell's Homily at VespersThursday, February 11, 2010
Click here for the Homily given at Lancaster Cathedral
The Archbishop of Canterbury at the General Synod: A Plea for UnityWednesday, February 10, 2010
Click here for the Presidential Address of Dr Williams (The Archbishop of Canterbury Website).
Click here for an article on the same in the Times Online and here for an article in the Daily Telegraph
New website for Archbishop Oscar RomeroWednesday, February 10, 2010
Click here for news of this website and the link. (ICN)
English College in Rome exhibits history of martyrs, persecutionTuesday, February 09, 2010
Click here for this news (CNS)
Cardinal Kasper calls for ecumencial catechism Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Lancaster Vocations Blog: Catch up on the Updates!Sunday, February 07, 2010
Click here for the Lancaster Vocations Blog.
Bishop Campbell: Blog and Weekly Scriptural Reflection begin againSunday, February 07, 2010
Click here for the Bishop's Blog and here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection.
Curial cardinal denounces secularization of religious life in Europe & North America Saturday, February 06, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Consultation: Guide on the spiritual care of the dying personSaturday, February 06, 2010
Click here for this story (CBCEW)
'Divine justice' is the focus of Holy Father's Lenten message Friday, February 05, 2010
Click here for this story (CNA)
Click here for the Message. (The Vatican)
Pope tells Scottish Catholics to prepare to 'grapple' with secularismFriday, February 05, 2010
Click here for this story from CNA and here from ICN
Pope honours religious; Vatican preparing documents on prayer & religious brothersWednesday, February 03, 2010
Click here for this news (CNS)
World Youth Day 2011 launches English version of official Web siteWednesday, February 03, 2010
Click here for this news (CNS)
Source: Despite protests British government backs down on ‘Equality Bill’ following Pope’s 'Ad Limina' comments Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Click here for a report of this news from Catholic Culture.
Click here for news of the protests to the Pope's words on the Equality Leglislation. (ICN)
Click here to learn how the Bishops respond to the protests. (CBCEW)
The Catholic Voice: February EditionMonday, February 01, 2010
The Diocesan newspaper
- The Catholic Voice of Lancaster (February Edition)
is available here
Breaking News: The Pope addresses the Bishops of England & Wales on their 'Ad Limina' Visit to Rome - confirming visit to UKMonday, February 01, 2010
Click here for the Holy Father's words of Address to the Bishops of England & Wales. (The Vatican)
Click here for Archbishop Nichols' words of Address to the Holy Father. (CBCEW)
Click here for the BBC News Report
Click here for the story according to the Times Online and here for the Telegraph's Report
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Click here for the Vatican Information Service bulletin which states that Bishop Campbell met with the Holy Father on Thursday
Click here for details on 'what is an Ad Limina Visit to Rome?' (CBCEW)
Click here for a Report from the first day of the Visit. (CNA)
Click here for an interview given to Vatican Radio from the President of the Bishops' Conference of England & Wales, Archbishop Vincent Nichols (Zenit)
Click here for the actual Vatican Radio Interviews (audio) given by Archbishop Nichols of Westminster and Archbishop Patrick Kelly of Liverpool.
Emeritus Bishop O'Donoghue - Video Interviews in RetirementFriday, January 29, 2010
Here are the Videos which were given on Monday 25 January 2010 in Bantry, West Cork, Ireland:
Bishop O'Donoghue describes the Parish of Bantry from Bishop O'Donoghue on Vimeo .
Bishop O'Donoghue Describes his Work as Assistant Priest in the Parish of Bantry, West Cork from Bishop O'Donoghue on Vimeo .
Bishop O'Donoghue and his time in Lancaster from Bishop O'Donoghue on Vimeo .
Bishop O'Donoghue on Young People from Bishop O'Donoghue on Vimeo .
And Finally.... from Bishop O'Donoghue on Vimeo .
Desire for sacraments not sufficient reason for annulment, pope saysFriday, January 29, 2010
Click here for this news story. (CNA)
This Sunday is Education SundayThursday, January 28, 2010
Click here to learn more. (CBCEW)
Click here for Bishop Campbell's Pastoral Letter for Education Sunday 2010.
Pope: Remember the Shoah and respect every personThursday, January 28, 2010
Click here this story (Catholic Culture)
Click here for the Bishops' Conference page to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January 2010) . (CBCEW)
Pope holds up St. Francis as model for Christian-Muslim dialogueThursday, January 28, 2010
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Hyning Hall Retreat for 18-35 yr olds : 29-31 January Wednesday, January 27, 2010
More details from the Catholic Voice website here and click here for Hyning Hall's website.
Pope pledges Catholic institutions' continued presence in HaitiTuesday, January 26, 2010
Click here for this news story. (CNA)
Equalities Bill defeatedTuesday, January 26, 2010
Click here for this story. (ICN)
Pope exhorts priests: Use internet to evangelize Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Click here for this story. (Catholic Culture)
January 2010 Faith & Justice NewsletterSaturday, January 23, 2010
Click here to access the Faith & Justice Newsletter (January 2010).
Catch up on our Vocations Blog!Saturday, January 23, 2010
Click here to catch up on our Vocations Blog - which has been regularly updated since December.
Lay woman appointed to #3 post on Pontifical Council Friday, January 22, 2010
Click here for the news. (VIS)
January Newsletter: Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & WalesThursday, January 21, 2010
Click here for the Newsletter (January 2010) from the Bishops' Conference site.
Pope calls special meeting with Irish bishops at the VaticanWednesday, January 20, 2010
Click here for this news (Catholic News Agency)
Click here for this report. (Catholic Culture)
Pope Benedict XVI chooses new primate of BelgiumTuesday, January 19, 2010
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity BeginsTuesday, January 19, 2010
This year's theme is "You are witnesses to these things" (Luke 24:48).
See also:
Pontifical Council for Christian Unity
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
Pope's synagogue visit marked by mutual respectMonday, January 18, 2010
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Click here for the Pope's Address with video. (Vatican website)
Statement from the Bishop of Lancaster on the Earthquake in HaitiSaturday, January 16, 2010
Click here for the Statement from the Bishop.
Liturgy MattersFriday, January 15, 2010
Click here for an important interview with the Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship. (Catholic Culture)
Click here for an article in America by Fr Peter Stravinskas on the new Roman Missal.
Authentic sex education supports marriage and family, Pope Benedict says Friday, January 15, 2010
Click here for this story (Vatican Information Service).
Vatican cardinal emphasizes: extent of clerical abuse limited Friday, January 15, 2010
Click here for this story (The Irish Times)
The Earthquake in Haiti: News UpdateThursday, January 14, 2010
Click here for the report given by the Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti. (CNA)
Click here for the Holy Father's comments at the Papal Audience of yesterday in Rome. (Catholic Culture)
Click here for a story from the Catholic News Service describing how chaotic conditions in Port-au-Prince are limiting the rescue and recovery efforts.
Syro Malabar Liturgies in the Diocese of LancasterWednesday, January 13, 2010
Click here for the List of latest Liturgies.
Click here for the Syro Malabar page of the Diocesan website
Protect creation through education, Pope tells diplomats Monday, January 11, 2010
Click here for this story from Rome. (CNA)
Click here for the full story from the Vatican website with Video.
Christ was born so that mankind can be reborn in baptism, Pope Benedict teaches Monday, January 11, 2010
Click here for this news. (CNA)
Catholic Bishops to focus on future of Jerusalem for 2010 Holy Land Co-ordinationSunday, January 10, 2010
Click here for this story. (Catholic Bishops' Conference for England & Wales)
Click here for the Blog written by Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (Catholic News Service)
Cardinal Schönborn says Pope might visit MedjugorjeSaturday, January 09, 2010
Click here for this story (The Tablet)
Papal liturgist sees need for 'reform of the reform' Saturday, January 09, 2010
Click here for this news. (CNS)
Msgr. Graham Leonard, former Anglican Bishop of London, dead at 88 Saturday, January 09, 2010
Click here for this news. (The Daily Telegraph)
Medjugorje bishop says Cardinal Schönborn’s visit brings greater suffering to his diocese Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Click here for this news. (CNA)
History in the Making: the Year 2010Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Click here for this story. (The Tablet)
Cumbrian Flood Appeal UpdateSunday, January 03, 2010
Click here for this latest update.
For the local website covering the aftermath effort in both parishes click here .
To continue to make a donation please send your contribution to the Diocesan Finance Office - cheques payable to 'LRCDTR' but marked on the back Cumbrian Flood Appeal.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
Check out our Vocations Blog!Sunday, January 03, 2010
Click here to see the latest updates to our Vocations Blog.
(This Blog is permanently linked to the diocesan site - top left hand side).
Click here for the Vocations secrion of the Diocesan Website.
Please pray for vocations and encourage suitable men in your parish to offer themselves.
Towards a humble Church by Timothy Radcliffe (The Tablet)Sunday, January 03, 2010
Click here for this article by Fr Timonthy Radcliffe OP in this week's Tablet.
Pope honors religious; Vatican preparing documents on prayer, brothersSunday, January 03, 2010
Click here for this news (CNS)
Papal Message for the World Day of Peace & its BackgroundFriday, January 01, 2010
Click here for today's story. (Catholic Culture)
Irish Church mourns death of Cardinal DalyFriday, January 01, 2010
Click here for a Press Release on the late Cardinal Cahal Daly (from the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference for Cardinal Sean Brady.)
37 priests, religious, seminarians, missionaries killed in 2009 Thursday, December 31, 2009
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Help people recover the sense of God, Pope challenges Taize Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Click here for this latest news. (Catholic Culture)
Protesters cost Archdiocese of Boston over $1 million yearly to maintain closed parishes Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Click here for this story. (Catholic Culture)
Hundreds of thousands of Spanish laity show support for Catholic teaching on family Monday, December 28, 2009
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Holy FamilyMonday, December 28, 2009
Click here for this news (ICN)
Pope's Urbi et Orbi Christmas GreetingSunday, December 27, 2009
Click here for the Greeting in English. (Vatican)
Bishops Eamonn Walsh & Ray Field (Dublin) offer resignations to the PopeSaturday, December 26, 2009
Click here for this story (Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference website) and here from the BBC.
Edward Schillebeeckx, controversial theologian, dead at 95 Saturday, December 26, 2009
Click here for this news (Catholic Culture)
Pope Benedict's Homily at Christmas Eve Mass, RomeFriday, December 25, 2009
Click here for the Holy Father's Homily (CNA).
Woman knocks Pope down at Christmas Eve MassFriday, December 25, 2009
Click here for this story.
Bishop Campbell's Homily for Midnight MassFriday, December 25, 2009
Click here for the text of the Bishop's Homily.
Pope traces history of Christmas celebration, notes influence of St. Francis Thursday, December 24, 2009
Click here for this story. (Catholic Culture)
Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin (Ireland) offers his resignation to the PopeWednesday, December 23, 2009
Click here for this story (Kildare & Leighlin Diocese website).
RTE BBC cover the story here
The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference is here
The Death of Fr John T Turner RIPWednesday, December 23, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's funeral notification for Fr John T Turner RIP.
Website lets people send pope Christmas photos, share papal e-cardsTuesday, December 22, 2009
Click here for this Report. (VIS & Lancaster Diocese)
www.pope2you.net
Monsignor Mark Davies of Salford Diocese is the new Coadjutor Bishop of ShrewsburyTuesday, December 22, 2009
Click here for this breaking news.
(Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales)
Click here for the Diocese of Shewsbury
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issues Christmas Message, rues situation of Palestinians Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Click here for this Message from the Latin Patriarch.
(Catholic Culture)
India: Ecumenical agreement between Eastern Catholics, other ‘St. Thomas Christians’ Monday, December 21, 2009
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Catholic agencies blast Copenhagen climate deal Monday, December 21, 2009
Click here for this story. (Catholic Culture)
SPECIAL: Popes Pius XII, John Paul II et al declared 'venerable' Saturday, December 19, 2009
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Click here for a report on Pope Pius XII being declared 'Venerable'. (Catholic News Agency)
Click here for a report on Pope John Paul II being declared 'Venerable'. (Catholic News Agency)
Click here for this story from the BBC
The Bishop's Blog for This Week!Saturday, December 19, 2009
Click here for this week's Bishop's Blog.
- The Blog takes a break until February 2010 -
Myth busting briefing on Sex and Relationships Education (SRE)Friday, December 18, 2009
Click here for this story.(Bishops' Conference of England & Wales)
This week's Scriptural Reflection from Bishop CampbellFriday, December 18, 2009
Click here for the Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Vatican defrocks Archbishop MilingoFriday, December 18, 2009
Click here for this latest news.(ICN)
Year's Review of 2009: VaticanFriday, December 18, 2009
Click here for this story.(CNS)
Bishop Campbell presides at Advent Carol Service of Our Lady's Catholic College, LancasterThursday, December 17, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Reflection.
The Holy Father accepts the resignation of the Bishop of Limerick, IrelandThursday, December 17, 2009
Click here for this news from the Diocese of Limerick website.
Click here for the RTE report.
Bishop leads the Presentation of Certificates, Newman College, PrestonThursday, December 17, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Address.
Bishop makes two new Diocesan AppointmentsWednesday, December 16, 2009
Click here for this Diocesan News.
Pope Benedict XVI: Take Care of Creation - Message for World Day for PeaceWednesday, December 16, 2009
Click here for the text of the Message (The Vatican) and here for an article on this. (CNA)
Pope adjusts canon law regarding diaconate, marriages of Catholics who defect Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Click here for this story reported by Catholic Culture.
Pope's Angelus Message: 'The Crib is a School of Life'Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Click here for the Message from the Holy Father. (VIS)
Pope outraged by child abuse in IrelandMonday, December 14, 2009
Click here for this story. (CNS)
Bishop Malcolm McMahon's Pastoral Letter for the Year for Priests (Nottingham Diocese)Monday, December 14, 2009
Click here for Bishop McMahon's Pastoral Letter.
Click here for our own Bishop's Letter for 'the Year for Priests'.
New English Missal due ‘early 2011’ Monday, December 14, 2009
Click here for this news (The Tablet)
Click here for the preparatory website fom the US Bishops' Conference.
Bishop Campbell's Weekly Scriptural ReflectionSaturday, December 12, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Weekly Scriptural Reflection.
This Week's 'Bishop's Blog'Saturday, December 12, 2009
Click here to see this week's 'Bishop's Blog'
Pope meets Irish Bishops and plans action to respond to abuse scandal Friday, December 11, 2009
Click here for this news. (Irish Episcopal Conference)
Click here for the RTE report of this story.
Advent Reflections: The Gospel & the Movies - Downloadable MP3sFriday, December 11, 2009
Click here for the link from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales.
English & Welsh bishops fear Equality Bill redefines who can be a priestFriday, December 11, 2009
Click here for this story. (CNS)
Irish Bishops in Maynooth issue official apology to abuse victimsThursday, December 10, 2009
Click here for the apology. (ICN)
Nuncio in Ireland condemns clerical abuse, pledges strong Vatican response Thursday, December 10, 2009
Click here for this news. (Catholic Culture)
Schedule announced for Pope’s visit to PortugalThursday, December 10, 2009
Click here for this story from CNA.
The Installation of Most Rev Bernard Longley as Archbishop of Birmingham - Text & PhotosWednesday, December 09, 2009
Click here for an account of the day. (Archdiocese of Birmingham Website)
Click here for the text of the Archbishop's Homily. (ICN)
Here for Photos. (Flickr)
Pope: “Do not be afraid, Jesus defeated evil,” Mary tells people of our timesWednesday, December 09, 2009
Click here for the Holy Father's address for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception yesterday. (AsiaNews)
St Joseph's, Ansdell pays tribute to young soldier killed in AfghanistanWednesday, December 09, 2009
Click here for the BBC report of the funeral of Cpl Loren Marlton-Thomas, 28 who was killed in Afghanistan. (BBC News)
Archbishop-Elect Longley presides at Vespers as he prepares for his Installation as Archbishop of BiminghamTuesday, December 08, 2009
Click here for the Press Release and here for the text of the Archbishop's Homily.
Benedict XVI cautions against dangers of Marxist liberation theologyTuesday, December 08, 2009
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Pope calls Irish church leaders to Vatican to discuss Murphy abuse ReportTuesday, December 08, 2009
Click here for this story (CNS)
Check out the Lancaster Vocations BlogMonday, December 07, 2009
Click here for the Lancaster Vocations Blog - also linked from the front page of the diocesan website.
The New Website for 'The Catholic Voice of Lancaster'Monday, December 07, 2009
Clikc here for the brand new website of The Catholic Voice (which replaces the Voicextra e-bulletin) which is also linked from the bottom of the front page of the diocesan website.
This Week's 'Bishop's Blog'Saturday, December 05, 2009
Click here for this week's Bishop's Blog.
Bishop Campbell's Weekly Reflection: Second Sunday of AdventSaturday, December 05, 2009
Click here for the Reflection.
'The Wave': Stop Climate Chaos CoalitionFriday, December 04, 2009
Click here for information on this event which takes place on Saturday 5 December.
Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of SouthwarkFriday, December 04, 2009
Click here for this news from the Archdiocese of Southwark (Bishops of England & Wales).
Vatican delegation to join UN climate change conferenceFriday, December 04, 2009
Click here for this news.
England's cathedrals: 'heritage success story of our era' : English HeritageThursday, December 03, 2009
Click here for the story (ICN)
Special Diocesan-wide Collection for the Cumbria Flood Situation to be taken this weekend (Second Sunday of Advent)Thursday, December 03, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Letter to Parish Priests of the Diocese announcing this Special Collection for this weekend.
N.B.
It is intended that the initial beneficiaries of funds raised will be the parishes of Cockermouth and Keswick and their local communities with any other Cumbrian parish being able to seek support from the Diocese on their own behalf or on behalf of members of their local community that have sufferred as a direct result of the floods.
For any further enquiries on this matter please contact the Diocesan Finance Office in Lancaster or to make donation direct.
The Death & Funeral Arrangements of Fr Bernard Hearty RIPThursday, December 03, 2009
Click here for the notification from the Bishop of Lancaster.
Bishop of Lancaster leads Recollection Day at Allen Hall Seminary, LondonTuesday, December 01, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Talks.
Safeguarding Matters: Issue 13Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Click here for this bulletin from the CSAS.
Pope Benedict's Homily for First Vespers on the First Sunday of AdventTuesday, December 01, 2009
Click here for the Holy Father's Homily (Zenit)
Catholic Prison Chaplaincy Recruitment DriveMonday, November 30, 2009
Click here for details.
Bishop Campbell issues Advent Pastoral LetterMonday, November 30, 2009
Click here for the Pastoral Letter.
Click here for the Floods in Keswick last week. (StridingEdge.net)
Pope & African Bishops issue Messages for World Aids DaySunday, November 29, 2009
Click here for the Pope's Message for World Aids Day (ICN).
Click here for the African Bishops' Message for World Aids Day. (Zenit)
Irish Bishops lament Dublin Report on Child AbuseSaturday, November 28, 2009
Click here for this story (from Zenit).
Cumbria: eyewitness flood report from St Joseph's Parish, Cockermouth Friday, November 27, 2009
Click here for this story (courtesy of Independent Catholic News)
Bishop Campbell's Address at Presentation Evening, Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College, PrestonFriday, November 27, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Address.
NEW PAPER LAYOUT! - The Catholic Voice of Lancaster - NEW WEBSITE this weekend!Thursday, November 26, 2009
This weekend a newly designed Catholic Voice of Lancaster is to be launched in Parishes all over the Diocese.
To coincide with the new design of the Catholic Voice of Lancaster the editorial team are launching a dedicated Catholic Voice of Lancaster web site which will include Voicextra from now on. The beauty of the web site is that it will be regularly updated with news and events around the Diocese rather than it being a once a week bulletin. So why not save the site to your Favourites and drop in from time to time, you can also let us know your views on-line.
Click here for the website of The Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Mass of Thanksgiving for St Patrick's, Barrow Island: Parish to cease worship on SundayWednesday, November 25, 2009
Click here for the homily.
IMPORTANT: Statement from the Bishop of Lancaster concerning the Flood Situation in CumbriaMonday, November 23, 2009
Click here for the Statement from the Bishop.
In Sistine Chapel, Pope encourages artists to be ambassadors of beautySunday, November 22, 2009
Click here for this story.
Emeritus Bishop O'Donoghue leads Christ the King Celebrations at Birmingham University Catholic ChaplaincySunday, November 22, 2009
Click here for Bishop O'Donoghue's Homily at the Mass of Christ the King (22 November 2009).
Click here for the Bishop's Speech after Mass.
Bishops of England & Wales: Press statement on completion of voting on the Roman MissalSaturday, November 21, 2009
Click here for this Press Statement. (The Bishops' Conference Website)
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales - Leeds meeting Resolutions (November 2009)Saturday, November 21, 2009
Click here for the Bishops' Resolutions.(The Bishops' Conference Website)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Golden Jubilee of St Anthony of Padua church, PrestonFriday, November 20, 2009
Click here for the Homily.
Outreach to former Anglicans not model of ecumenism, Archbishop of Canterbury saysFriday, November 20, 2009
Click here for this story (CNS)
Click here for more on this and for a link to the full text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's talk. (ICN)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for Golden Jubilee of the Missionary Sisters of Christ the KingFriday, November 20, 2009
Click here for the Homily given at Holy Family Church, Morecambe at Mass on 20 November 2009.
Bishop Campbell to young people: Quo Vadis - Where are you going?: Could you be a priest?Thursday, November 19, 2009
Click here for this message.
Click here for the Vocations page of our Diocesan website.
Click here for the Lancaster Vocations Blog.
Great medieval cathedrals are 'Bibles of stone,' Pope says Thursday, November 19, 2009
Click here for this story.(Catholic Culture)
US bishops complete approval for a more accurate translation of Roman Missal Thursday, November 19, 2009
Click here for this story. (from Zenit)
Despite papal plea, nations fail to pledge to end hunger by 2025 Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Click here for this story (Catholic Culture).
National Youth Sunday is on 22 November: The Feast of Christ the KingWednesday, November 18, 2009
Click here for this notice (provided by the Catholic Bishops' Conference website).
Cardinal Schönborn's private visit to Medjugorje does not mean Church approvalWednesday, November 18, 2009
Click here for this story (CNA).
Catholic Mothers Inspired By St Monica To Pray For A Homecoming This ChristmasTuesday, November 17, 2009
Click here for this news item (from the Catholic Communications Network).
Bishop Campbell announces new Lourdes TeamMonday, November 16, 2009
Click here for this news from the Bishop's Office.
CATECHIST NEWSMonday, November 16, 2009
- Click here for Issue 4 of the Catechist Network Newsletter
- Click here for up to date details of opportunities for training Catechists in the Diocese of Lancaster.
St Therese in Lancaster DVD available from Lancaster CathedralSunday, November 15, 2009
Click here for details (Cathedral Blog).
The Apostolic Constitution: Reactions ContinueSaturday, November 14, 2009
Click here for the negative response from Dr Tom Butler, Anglican Bishop of Southwark. (ICN)
Click here for Nicholas Lash's reaction in The Tablet.
Click here for the reaction of The Times.
Young Muslim writer & Greek Orthodox Church defends crucifixes in ItalySaturday, November 14, 2009
Click here to read how a young Muslim writer is objecting to the European Crucifix ban in Italy. (CNA)
Click here to read how the Greek Orthodox Church is also objecting. (BBC)
Bishop Campbell announces new Council of PriestsSaturday, November 14, 2009
Click here a copy of the Bishop's letter to the priests of the Diocese announcing the new Council.
The Pope uses Email and surfs the WebFriday, November 13, 2009
Click here for this story. (CNA)
Bishop leads Day of Recollection for Priests - textsFriday, November 13, 2009
Click here to read Bishop Campbell's texts.
Bishop's Speech at Prizegiving, Christ the King Catholic Maths & Computing College, PrestonFriday, November 13, 2009
Click here for Bishop Campbell's Prizegiving Speech.
Academy of Medical Sciences to examine ethics of animal research with ‘human material’Thursday, November 12, 2009
Click here for this news item. (CNA)
British study finds marriage and children increase happinessThursday, November 12, 2009
Click here for news of this development. (CNA)
US Bishop Speaks to PowerThursday, November 12, 2009
Click here for this inspiring piece.
Deacon Jack Sullivan (the man cured through the intercession of Cardinal Newman) preaches at Westminster CathedralWednesday, November 11, 2009
Click here for the report and homily (from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales).
Protect Europe's future by defending its rich cultural and religious heritage: Pope Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Click here for this story (from CNA ).
Bishop Campbell's Homily for the Chapter MassTuesday, November 10, 2009
Click here for the Homily given at today's Chapter Mass in Lancaster Cathedral.
'Friends of the Holy Land' to be launched in England & WalesTuesday, November 10, 2009
Click here for this story (from the Bishops' Conference Website).
Apostolic Constitution released today: 'Anglicanorum Coetibus'Monday, November 09, 2009
Click here for the Vatican website releasing the news - containing the following:
Click here for the Apostolic Constitution - Anglicanorum Coetibus
Click here for the Complimentary Norms
Click here for the Press Statement accompanying the Constitution
Exclusive: Bishop Campbell's translation of Pope's Homily honouring Paul VI in BresciaMonday, November 09, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's translation of the Pope's Homily of yesterday in Brescia.
Bishop's Homily at the Syro-Malabar Liturgy, PrestonSunday, November 08, 2009
Click here for the homily.
Homily Text: Bishop of the Forces on Remembrance SundaySunday, November 08, 2009
Click here for the text.
Beatification of John Paul II will not take place in April of 2010, confirms Cardinal BertoneSaturday, November 07, 2009
Click here for this story (from the Catholic News Agency ).
The Priesthood: Deliberations & Celebrations at the English College, RomeSaturday, November 07, 2009
Click here to find out about the recent Conference for English & Welsh Vocations Directors in Rome for this story.
Click here to find out about the Priestly Jubiliarians' Celebration at the English College in Rome.
(Both stories from the Catholic Bishops' Conference website).
Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Northwest concludes today - Bishop Campbell's Greeting to the Archbishop at County Hall, PrestonSaturday, November 07, 2009
Click here for details of the visit~(courtesy of the Anglican Blackburn Diocese ).
Click here for the notes of Bishop Campbell's greeting to the Dr Williams which emphasizes common challenges to the mission of Christians in Lancashire.
Durham Leaders invite Pope to give lecture during British VisitFriday, November 06, 2009
Click here for this story. (Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website)
Vatican says Visitation of US Women Religious will issue Public ReportWednesday, November 04, 2009
Click here for this breaking story (from the CNA ).
The Statement itself (The Vatican Website)
Meanwhile elsewhere in the US. (CNA)
UCLAN Catholic Chaplaincy's Term of EventsWednesday, November 04, 2009
Click here for the Term Card.
Artefacts & Furniture: Diocesan ListWednesday, November 04, 2009
Click here for details of the list that the Diocese holds of Artefacts and Furniture from Churches no longer used for Worship.
Public Consultation on Assisted Suicide: Act Now!Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Click here for the link to this story (from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales ).
Bishop's Homily: Confirmation, English Martyrs, PrestonMonday, November 02, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Homily at the Confirmation on 1 November, where 53 candidates were confirmed.
Preston Little Sisters celebrate Foundress' Canonisation with BishopMonday, November 02, 2009
Click here for the Bishop's Homily at the Mass
The Last Acceptable Prejudice: Archbishop Timothy Dolan's (New York) BlogSunday, November 01, 2009
Click here for an excellent blog piece by the Archbishop of New York - which certainly has its parallels in the UK.
Ex-Anglicans and Celibacy: Vatican ClarificationSaturday, October 31, 2009
Click here for this story (CNA)
Click here for the Vatican clarification itself (Zenit).
Click here for an interesting story (picked up from Catholic Culture )
Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster responds to Ex Anglican Personal Ordinariate offerFriday, October 30, 2009
Click here for Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor's comments. (CNA)
Click here for the full text of the Cardinal's speech and comments. (Independent Catholic News) and here for the dedicated page given to the subject by the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton in which the speech took place and where the Cardinal was Diocesan Bishop (1977-2001).
Richard Dawkins: The Catholic Church; 'one of the greatest forces for evil in the world'Thursday, October 29, 2009
Click here for Richard Dawkins' latest attack on the Catholic Church.
Here's a reply
Viewpoints continue on Pope's offer to Ex-Anglicans: Kung, Weigel, Carroll Campbell, The TabletThursday, October 29, 2009
Click here for an article by Prof Hans Kung in The Guardian.
Click here for George Weigel's view.
Click here for Colleen Carroll Campbell's online article.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Click here for the Tablet's Editorial on the issue
Vocations Weekend at Hyning Hall (30 October - 1 November): Come & SeeThursday, October 29, 2009
Click here for the downloadable poster with all the details and here for the Bernardine Cistercian link.
Propositions of the recent African SynodWednesday, October 28, 2009
The Vatican has published here, in English translation, the full text of the 57 propositions approved by the Synod of Bishops for Africa in a final meeting of the Synod's General Congregation on 24 October.
Pope Benedict XVI has begun the practice of allowing publication of the propositions approved by Synod meetings. In the past these propositions were addressed only to the Roman Pontiff, who used them as the basis for an Apostolic Exhortation summarizing and concluding the work of the Synod. Pope Benedict has decided instead that the propositions should be made public immediately after the Synod meeting, with the Apostolic Exhortation to follow later.
The Catholic Voice (November Edition) - Online!Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Click here for the November Edition of
the Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
