English devolution could transorm society, but government needs to be careful what it wishes for
It was one the centrepieces of the 2015 General Election, and again it was a recurring promise when Labour swept
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Derbyshire teacher and pupil return to old school after 60 years
A teacher and pupil who were at a Derbyshire school on its opening day joined current staff and students to
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‘Agents of hope’ sought as Plater Trust’s 2025 grants programme opens
The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) has launched it’s 2025 large grants programme today with £385,000 available in large grants to
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On International Education Day Catholic Schools join together to become ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
Excitement is building in Catholic schools across England and Wales as they prepare to embark on a journey as “Pilgrims
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These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints
The Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French
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Alton Day of Renewal celebrates 50 years with a Jubilee programme
ADoRE (Alton Day of Renewal) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year and launches a special Jubilee programme on 25th
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As LA fires continue to burn, we should all be concerned about monetisation of water
At Mass yesterday, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles gave a moving homily in which he tried to offer reassurance
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Danceathon at Derbyshire Catholic primary school raises £1,450 charity
An all day danceathon at a Derbyshire primary school has raised £1,450 for charity. Every child at St Thomas’ Catholic
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Isidore of Seville: the patron saint of the internet who shaped knowledge for generations
In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come
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In modern times, prayer can help make sense of a complex and troubled world
There’s an old saying that “there are no atheists before a shipwreck” and it’s quite true that even in our
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Bishops representing the Episcopal Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland meet in London
A group of bishops, led by the presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland
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Legacy of John Bradburne still providing vital help for those suffering from leprosy
The John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS) is calling on individuals and communities to support its mission on World Leprosy Day,
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Pact CEO awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours List
Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to prisoners and
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Whatever the government might hope, the Waspi women issue isn’t going away any time soon
It probably wasn’t the Christmas narrative that the government was hoping for, but the uproar over the treatment of the
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Woolly winter fundraiser is a big hit at Newcastle primary
The community came together when a Newcastle school took part in a festive fundraiser. Staff and children arrived at St
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Cardinal’s Christmas Message for 2024
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, has sent a short message as we approach Christmas to encourage all
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In this Jubilee Year of pilgrimage, you can walk in the footseps of St Teresa of Ávila
By any account, St Teresa of Ávila is one of the most remarkable women in the history of the Catholic
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Pope speaks by phone with Joe Biden ahead of new year visit
Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden have spoke with each other in a phone call yesterday (19th December). The
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Christmas always comes, but will it finally bring peace to the brave people of Ukraine?
As 2024 draws to its close, it’s not only the UK that has begun to feel the cold breath of
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Carmelite podcast reveals St John of the Cross as prophet for our times
Today, 14th December, marks one of the principal feast days of the Discalced Carmelite Order, the Solemnity of their Holy
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2025 Catholic Directory of England & Wales reflects Jubilee Year message of hope
Featuring the iconic image of the Risen Christ from the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the
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