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Migration issues in the UK, A Statement by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, approved by the Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference Friday 6th May 2022.

Fr Marc Lyden-Smith announces the visitation to his parishes of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue and the Relics of Ss Jacinta and Francisco (Our Lady of Fatima) taking place on Thursday 26 May, followed by Mass for the Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation).

Fr Marc Lyden-Smith announces the visitation to his parishes of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue and the Relics of Ss Jacinta and Francisco (Our Lady of Fatima) taking place on Thursday 26 May, followed by Mass for the Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation).

Fr Marc Lyden-Smith announces the visitation to his parishes of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue and the Relics of Ss Jacinta and Francisco (Our Lady of Fatima) taking place on Thursday 26 May, followed by Mass for the Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation).

The National Catholic Leadership Programme is a course for headteachers of the future and starts this Autumn.

The ‘Encounter God through Praise and Worship’ event on Saturday 30 April 2022 at St Mary’s Church, Sunderland, provided a blessed opportunity to continue growing communion between people involved in the various realities within Catholic Charismatic Renewal in our Diocese.

The Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion (CDSC) announce an event 'Exploring the Promised Land' being offered by the Emmanuel Catholic Charismatic Community in Hexham & Newcastle taking place on Saturday 11 June 2022 from 10.30am.

The Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion (CDSC) announce a special Mass for Pentecost at St Mary's Cathedral on Saturday 28 May 2022.

We are pleased to announce this year's Celebration of Marriage and Family Life Mass with a theme of ‘Love in the Family’ on Saturday 21 May at 12.00 noon at St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne with principal celebrant, Bishop Robert Byrne CO.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are appealing for urgent donations to help them continue with their work of caring for the Elderly. In these uncertain times, small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in helping their Home.

Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops’ Conference, has commented on the UK government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.