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October Faith Café

October 11, 2023

We would like to thank everyone who attended our Faith Cafe last night which was truly inspiring Below some of our wonderful attendees comments: “It was a wonderful evening” “Faith filled and loving” “We were knitted together in love and prayer” “Such an inspirational evening” Please also find our resources below Our next Faith Cafe…

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Faith Café gathering October 10th

September 27, 2023

Our next Grandparents’ Faith Cafe gathering will open again on Tuesday 10th October online via zoom.

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September Faith Cafe

September 13, 2023

🙏We would like to thank everyone who attended our Faith Cafe last night, what a truly wonderful gathering and we look forward to our next one on Tuesday 10th October of which details will follow Below some of our wonderful attendees comments “Absolutely loved it, I’m floating on air.” “Thank you Fr Svet, Truly inspiring.”…

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This week Our Lady's Shrine is preparing for the forthcoming Dowry of Mary pilgrimage

Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage – at Walsingham Catholic National Shrine

September 1, 2023

This week Our Lady’s Shrine is preparing for the forthcoming Dowry of Mary pilgrimage which will be led by Bishop Alan Hopes, along side our new Rector Fr. Robert Billing. This is always a joyous day as many of the Ethnic Chaplaincies are present with their own unique expressions of faith and love of Jesus…

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Official Prayer and Plenary Indulgence for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

July 12, 2023

The Vatican has released the Official Prayer for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly announced a Plenary Indulgence for the occasion which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 July. You can read the prayer below and also share this beautiful prayer card prepared by the Dicastery for Laity Family and Life.  Prayer…

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Synodal Sunday Gospel Reflection

Synodal Sunday Gospel Reflection on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 23rd July 2023

July 4, 2023

During the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod, people called for courses, resources, and dynamic spaces where they could explore or deepen their own faith, spirituality, and understanding of Scripture on a personal level. One initiative being made available in 2023 is this series of short video reflections on the Sunday Gospel each week. Watch…

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Make a pilgrimage for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023

June 26, 2023

We invite you to make a pilgrimage for the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 23 July. This year we will have a pilgrimage in Knock Shrine, in Walsingham and in Medjugorge. See the details below for each of the pilgrimages: Knock Shrine, Ireland  Walsingham, UK Medjugorje

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Resources for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023

June 26, 2023

We are on the one month countdown to the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 July 2023. The resources include pull up banners, social media visuals, liturgical resources and some creative and practical ways to involve grandparents and their families in your parish celebration of the world…

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Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is released

June 15, 2023

The Vatican has today, Thursday 15 June, released the Pope’s Message for the Third World Day for the Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 July 2023. The message can be viewed here as a PDF with a beautiful illustration of the Visitation which is central to the Holy Father’s message.…

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Family: a relational good for the common good. Pope Francis launches the Family Global Compact

June 12, 2023

“A shared program of actions” to establish dialogue between family ministry and family research centers in Catholic universities throughout the world “for the promotion of the family in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church”. This is the Family Global Compact (FGC) presented today in the Holy See Press Office. Supported by a Message of His Holiness…

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