Rest, reorientation and hope – the pillars of 2025’s Catholic Jubilee year
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, which began on 2th December, and will continue through
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Birmingham Newman University lecturer publishes book on ancient civilisations
Birmingham Newman University is proud to celebrate the publication of Far Edges of the Known World by Owen Rees, Lecturer
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Well-known Birmingham photographer produces video shorts for Jubilee Year
A Birmingham-based photographer has turned his skiils to video production with a series of Catholic videos for the Year of
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Humanitarian needs in Gaza are staggering and UNRWA must be allowed to deliver aid, says CAFOD
Yesterday, 30th January, an Israeli ban on UNRWA’s operations in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory came into effect. The
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Assisted suicide row as 1 in 5 given six months to live, then survive for three years
Lives could be ”tragically cut short” if assisted suicide becomes law, palliative care specialists have warned, after Government figures revealed
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UK consortium of charities campaign calls for major debt cancellation in Jubilee year
A consortium of charities have warned that that high debt servicing costs are preventing Global South governments from spending on
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Nottingham nun speaks on migration and ministry at the United Nations
Last week in Geneva, Sister Liz Dodd CSJP, a young sister of St Joseph of Peace, whose order was founded
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‘We want to live Catholic Social Teaching, not laminate it’ – first school nationally to gain top CST rating
A primary school from the Diocese of Portsmouth is the first in the country to attain the highest accreditation of
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Southport enquiry promise of “nothing will be off the table” – let’s hope and pray it delivers
It is often said that however carefully political leaders plan and manipulate policies, it is always the lateral and unexpected
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Continuation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme Announced with Reduced Funding
During Wednesday’s (22nd Jan) Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons, Heritage Minister, Sir Chris Bryant, announced that the
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Assisted suicide Bill given “blank cheque” while palliative care remains underfunded
Parliament has granted a “blank cheque” for Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill amid an outcry from MPs concerned about cost
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Order of Malta GB sends volunteer teams to Rome to support Year of Jubilee pilgrims
The British Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (BASMOM) has dispatched its first team of volunteers to help support
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Merseyside Catholic college welcome inspirational Holocaust survivor
On Monday, 20 January, St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, Wirral, welcomed Tomi Komoly, an inspirational Holocaust survivor. Tomi works
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Cardiff primary becomes first school in Wales to win CAFOD’s Live Simply Award
Pupils and staff from Christ the King Primary School in Cardiff have become the first school in Wales to achieve
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On World Education Day, Sisters of Mary welcome 1,534 new children into their education programms
World Villages for Children, a charity whose mission is ending poverty through education, welcomed 1,534 new children into their Sisters
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Controversy over compensation for Gerry Adams won’t deliver truth and justice to Troubles victims
Each episode of the Netflix adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book Say Nothing, which addresses the IRA’s tactic of disappearing
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St Mary’s University and Diocese of Arundel & Brighton collaborate on new RE resources
The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton launched an exciting new collaboration with St Mary’s University, Twickenham (SMU) at a celebration
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Message of the Holy Father for the 59th World Day of Social Communications
The following is the Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 59th World Day of Social Communications, on the
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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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