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Saint Francis Xavier
Francisco Xavier is one of the most exciting and adventurous figures of the sixteenth century. He travelled where few westerners had been: to...Read more
Saint Osmund
Bishop, chancellor; d. Dec. 3–4, 1099. Osmund, or Osmer, was a Norman noble who went to England with his uncle, william i the Conqueror,...Read more
The Bell Tower
A recent review of the belfry by the Diocese found much of the wood in the upper part of the Belfry was rotten and...Read more
Pew Restoration
A volunteer hard at work.
The continual use in recent months of the ‘Covid Guard’ spray had severely damaged the pews at St...Read more
Clifton Diocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage 2021 led by Bishop Declan Lang
Bishop Declan is set to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021 (11 – 19 October) staying three...Read more
Prayer for the Nation
The first act of faith is the praise of God. It is deep and constant prayer. This must be at the root of...Read more
Our Lord Jesus Christ
What is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe?
Pope Pius XI instituted this feast in 1925...Read more
Lockdown 2: Awaiting the Return
A second national lockdown in England that pushes into the season of Advent follows a full spring lockdown that left us observing and praying...Read more
Bishop calls on government to protect prisoners during COVID second wave
The Lead Catholic Bishop for Prisons has called on the government to go further in protecting prisoners and staff during the second wave...Read more