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St Thérèse of Lisieux relics to come to the Archdiocese in September and October 2009
From 16 September to 15 October 2009, the Relics of St Teresa of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (Also known as St Thérèse of Lisieux or the "Little Flower") will be visiting the Catholic Dioceses of England and Wales. The Relics will be visiting 3 locations within the Archdicoese. To find out more... [Click here]
LATEST NEWS
28.06.09 Archbishop Nichols: "Make each day a prayer and pray for your priests" The Eleventh Archbishop of Westminster presided and preached at a special open-air Mass concelebrated by more than 90 priests, in the grounds of St Mary's College, Oscott, the diocesan seminary, attended by about 2,500 people from parishes throughout the diocese, during the afternoon of Sunday 28 June. To read the full news story by Peter Jennings... [Click here]
22.06.09 Miracle for Cardinal Newman Beatification The miracle necessary for the beatification of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890) the best-known English churchman in Victorian England, has been approved by the cardinals of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints. To read this story by Peter Jennings...[Click here]
YEAR FOR PRIESTS
Pope Benedict XVI has declared 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010 a Year for Priests beginning. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Jean Marie Vianney, the Cure of Ars, a model of priestly service.
All Catholics are encouraged to remember their priests through prayer, the celebration of the Mass, and Eucharistic adoration throughout the Year for Priests. Pope Benedict has granted special Indulgences to mark this Year.
St Thérèse of Lisieux relics to come to the Archdiocese in September and October 2009
YEAR FOR PRIESTS
