Category Archives: Bishops Conference of England & Wales

Behind the European bishops’ reluctance to acknowledge Brexit

By Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture: In case you missed the announcement, despite Brexit the Catholic bishops of the United Kingdom will continue to participate in COMECE. COMECE, in case you’ve forgotten (or never knew) is the Commission of the … Continue reading

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Statement from Archbishop Vincent Nichols on birth of Royal Baby

Prayers and best wishes after the birth of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Cambridge 23/07/2013 10:33 am The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Wales, on behalf of the Conference, has extended his congratulations, prayers and best wishes … Continue reading

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Statement on the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act

17/07/2013 3:44 pm   Statement by the President and Vice-President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales In receiving Royal Assent, the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act marks a watershed in English law and heralds a profound social … Continue reading

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Rite of blessing for the unborn child approved by Catholic bishops of England and Wales

From John Smeaton’s blog I am told that the Rite of Blessing of a Child in the Womb is approved for use by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. I understand that Blessing forms part of the (US) … Continue reading

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One million ‘faith cards’ arrive in parishes

By Madeleine Teahan (Catholic Herald) Photo: Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk Cards for Catholics are now being distributed throughout 24 dioceses in England and Wales. The card states that the carrier is Catholic and states six things that Catholics are called to do. A spokeswoman … Continue reading

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