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Journal – 31st May 2023
On Tuesday 30th May, Jawad Iqbal wrote in the ‘Thunderer’ column in the Times newspaper under the headline West must wake up to North...

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Friday Abstinence from Meat
Another good reason for observing Friday abstinence, the following was seen in The Times newspaper this week: Catholics’ climate sin...

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Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Memorial of Saint Pope John XXIII
Saint Pope John XXIII – 11th October To-day we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Pope John XIII, to-day too is the Sixtieth Anniversary of...

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Oct 13, 20222 min read
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A Week of Celebrations
A Week of Celebrations

Bishop Peter
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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A New Year thought
New Year Thought 2022

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Jan 3, 20222 min read
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XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Sunday 10th October Today in Rome, Pope Francis formally and liturgically opened the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of...

Bishop Peter
Oct 14, 20212 min read
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A shared thought
During his journey to Rome, under guard, to be martyred there in about 107 AD, Saint Ignatius of Antioch wrote seven letters. These...

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Aug 13, 20212 min read
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'Priesthood'
Bishop’s Journal 15 07 21 During this current fortnight, I am able to enjoy the privilege of being with three particular, and special,...

Bishop Peter
Jul 16, 20212 min read
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HRH The Prince Charles visits St Winefride's Well Shrine
HRH The Prince Charles visits St Winefride's Well Shrine

Bishop Peter
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest.
Bishop's Journal - Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest

Bishop Peter
May 27, 20212 min read
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Care of Creation Novena
14th May The global emergency has made the environment become a relatively recent matter for serious consideration, prayer and action,...

Bishop Peter
May 15, 20212 min read
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Feast of St Joseph the Worker
Feast of St Joseph the Worker 2021

Bishop Peter
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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Vocations Sunday 2021
Vocations Sunday 2021

Bishop Peter
Apr 24, 20212 min read
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Notices
I invite you to join me for the celebration of the following two Diocesan Masses in person or online: A requiem Mass in the Cathedral on...

Bishop Peter
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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Bishop Peter invites you to join him for the Triduum Liturgies
23rd March This day has been observed as the anniversary of the first lockdown resulting from the coronavirus pandemic affecting our...

Bishop Peter
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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The Joy and Beauty of Family Life and Love
19th March – Solemnity of S. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Mother of God To-day, the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris...

Bishop Peter
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Saint David – 1st March
Lent Mass – Prayer Initiative Cardinal Bagnasco, President of the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE), has asked each of the...

Bishop Peter
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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Ash Wednesday
‘ON ASH WEDNESDAY Consider [secondly] the meaning of the ashes which are put on our heads this day with these words: “Remember you are...

Bishop Peter
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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The Feast of Our Lady Of Lourdes
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes 11th February [World Day of Prayer for the Sick] In consultation with Fr. Adrian Morrin, the...

Bishop Peter
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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St Hildegard of Bingen
6th February Earlier this week and prompted by the sight of snowdrops in the garden I reflected on the feast of the Presentation of the...

Bishop Peter
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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