In this Newsletter...
New Bishop announced for Plymouth diocese
Evangelii Gaudium Sunday
Curia Conference
Adoremus
MISSIO Masses continue
Season of Creation
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Dates for your Diary...
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Ordination to the Diaconate:
28th September, Clifton Cathedral
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Curia Conference: 5th October
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Jubilarians Mass:
17th October, Clifton Cathedral
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Safeguarding is an essential part in the life and ministry of the Church. It is the responsibility of all of us to ensure our parishes and institutions are safe places, especially for those who are vulnerable. Abuse and harm have no place in our diocese. There is zero tolerance to abuse, harm and any behaviour that falls short of appropriate safeguarding practices as expressed in National Policies.
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Pope Francis appoints Bishop Philip Moger as the new Bishop of Plymouth
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Philip Moger as the new Bishop of Plymouth.
A priest of the Diocese of Leeds for over 40 years, Bishop Moger has, until now, served as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Message from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, offered his congratulations:
“I congratulate the Right Reverend Philip Moger on his appointment as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Plymouth. He will bring experience and wisdom to that diocese although his moving is a loss to the Archdiocese of Southwark.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Canon Paul Cummins who has led the diocese over the last two years. I thank him most sincerely for the contributions he has made not only to the Diocese of Plymouth but also to the working of the Bishops’ Conference of England in Wales.”
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Evangelii Gaudium Sunday 2024
This year, Evangelii Gaudium Sunday will be celebrated in our parishes on 15 September 2024. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on the great mandate we have been given by the Risen Lord to evangelise the whole world. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” the Lord commissions, as we hear in Matthew 28:19.
Inspired by our ongoing Synodal process, Scripture, and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we have chosen the theme ‘Growing as missionary disciples’. On the day itself, we can encourage the faithful to pray for our parish communities, that they would become intentionally missionary in their life and witness.
A second collection will also be taken on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday to support the work of the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate. Please hold this important work in your prayers.
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Curia Conference – Saturday 5 October 2024
Following the successful event held back in September 2019, we will be hosting a Curial Conference this autumn to provide an opportunity for parish colleagues and volunteers to meet with members of the Curial departments and attend a variety of presentations and workshops.
The event will be held on Saturday 5th October at St Bernadette’s Secondary School, Bristol from 10.00am to 2.30pm
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Time to start Primary school!
If you have a child born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, then now is the time to apply for a place at our school for admission from September 2025 onwards. You must complete an application form that is available from the School Admissions team of the Local Council Authority* in which you live. Please ensure you apply by the closing date of 15 January 2025.
If your child is Catholic, you must also provide a copy of the baptism certificate to your preferred school.
If you miss the closing date and/or forget to provide your preferred school with a copy of your child’s baptism certificate (if applicable) you may reduce the chances of being offered a place – so please do it as soon as possible.
*The Local Council Authority areas within Clifton Diocese are listed below; please contact the School Admissions team of the council area in which live to apply (online application forms are available from their websites) :
- Bath
and North East Somerset Council
- Bristol
City Council
- Gloucestershire
County Council (from 4 November)
- North
Somerset Council
- Somerset
County Council
- South
Gloucestershire Council
- Swindon
Borough Council
- Wiltshire
County Council.
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St Francis’ Church in Nailsea celebrate Education Sunday
Education Sunday took place on Sunday 8th September 2024 and was a day on which churches across England and Wales prayed for all those who work in education, and for all those who learn. It has been celebrated for over 100 years.
At St Francis’ Church in Nailsea, members of the school community (pupils, governors, staff and families) joined together with parishioners at the Sunday morning Mass. Together, they gave thanks for the gift of education and reflected on how the Church and Parish can support Catholic education.
As Education Sunday coincided with the start of the academic year, the school children took along items such as their school bags, jumpers and ties to be blessed by the Parish Priest, Fr Frank Wainwright.
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Courses and sessions led by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph, who collaborate with a team of expert lay catechists to offer live online courses.
10 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 21:00 BST
Online Course
4 Sessions to discover what Catholics believe about the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell.
11 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 21:00
Online workshop
An evening to learn what the rosary is, how to pray it, and why praying it can help to transform our life, in union with Mary and Jesus.
21 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 21:00 GMT
Online Course
2 sessions to discover what Catholics believe about Angels |
Pilgrims of Hope In Scripture
Hope: how is hope understood in Scripture?
Wisdom: when does wisdom develop in Scripture?
Jubilee: what is the meaning of the jubilee in Scripture?
Journey: why are journeys significant in Scripture?
Time: how is time understood in Scripture?
In these sessions we will explore some major biblical concepts and themes. We will pray, look at art, and have some time for creative activities. Led by Fleur Dorrell, Biblical Apostolate Manager, Catholic Bishops’ Conference and ‘The God who Speaks’ National Co-ordinator. Every Wednesday in October from 2nd – 30th, these online sessions are on Teams: 7pm – 8pm.
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Missio Masses continue!
Missio, the Pope’s Charity for World Mission are continuing to offer Red Box supporters, volunteers and the wider diocesan community the opportunity to come together in prayer for the Global Church. After 6 prayerful and joyful Mission Masses, the remaining three pastoral areas are being visited in September.
- St Bernadette’s Church, Wells Rd, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9HU on Friday 13th September at 7pm.
The Masses will be celebrated by Fr Gary Brassington, Diocesan Director for Missio and followed by refreshments. Br Eddie Slawinski from the Mill Hill Missionaries will be there to share the work of Missio and how Red Box donations are helping to build the Catholic Church and share the Gospel message. All are welcome.
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Lord, Teach us to Pray
Pope Francis has given us The Year of Prayer 2024 in preparation for the Holy Year of 2025. This series at St John the Evangelist, South Parade, Bath, draws us into the school of prayer so that we might draw near to the Lord who calls us to draw near to him.
The series details are:
Tuesday 24 September: The prayer of St Francis and St Clare (Friar Maximilian Martin, OFM Conv);
Tuesday 29 October: The prayer of Carmel (Fr Michael McAndrew);
Tuesday 26 November: The prayer of St Ignatius (Fr James Hanvey SJ).
Each session will take place in the Church and begin at 7.00pm.
All are most welcome.
If you are unable to attend any of these sessions, you can watch live on St John’s website here:
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