Category Archives: Newsflash

48 Christians murdered, homes destroyed by Nigerian Muslims

  By Deacon Nick Donnelly  48 Christians have been slaughtered by Muslims, many beheaded in front of their families, and their homes burnt down in the village of Godogodo, Nigeria. Muslim Fulani herdsmen have been targeting Christians for more than two years … Continue reading

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General Election: Deacon Nick Donnelly banned again!

As the countdown toward the General Election continues, and the Scottish Bishops have given their opinions; as have the English and Welsh Bishops, we are left to consider which political party we, the Catholic laity might receive our vote. Deacon … Continue reading

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Young Catholic Adults Retreat

We have been contacted by Young Catholic Adults, part of the Society of Saint John Vianney, who have asked us to let our UK and adventurous overseas readers know about the following event:

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Cardinal Puljic: Medjugorje Commission to finish by end of 2012

Newsflash: The Italian News Agency, ASCA, is reporting that Cardinal Vinko Puljić, the Archbishop of Vrhbosna (Sarajevo), also a commission member, stated that the final report will be presented by Cardinal Ruini to Pope Benedict at year’s end so that the Holy Father … Continue reading

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Benedict XVI names 22 new cardinals

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Twenty-two Church leaders will become cardinals at a consistory on February 18, Benedict XVI announced today. The Pope made the announcement at the midday Angelus for the celebration of the Feast … Continue reading

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Full text: the Holy See’s response to the Cloyne Report

Saturday, 3 September 2011 Irish Minister for Justice Alan Shatter at a press conference after the publication of the Cloyne Report (Julien Behal/PA Wire) Response to Mr Eamon Gilmore, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, concerning … Continue reading

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Beer Fast Ends….Happily

You all might wish to read this fascinating story. (Well it fascinated me, but then I’m a bloke).

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Catholic Social **********

The missing word is ‘NETWORKING’, not teaching. Aid to the Church in Need sent out this by email, 23 hours ago: {Dear email subscriber} We are pleased to announce that ACN has just launched www.churchinneedwyd.org, a private Catholic social networking site, dedicated to young people … Continue reading

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