A Statement by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
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Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mark O’Toole as Archbishop-elect of Cardiff and Bishop-elect of Menevia.
Bishop Mark O’Toole has been Bishop of Plymouth since his appointment in 2013. Previously, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Westminster in 1990 and served as private secretary to Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor between 2002-2008, before his appointment as the rector of Allen Hall seminary in 2008. Archbishop-elect O’Toole will become the eighth archbishop of Cardiff in succession to Archbishop George Stack, who has been Archbishop of Cardiff since 2011. The installation will take place in Cardiff Cathedral on 20 June, the feast day of Welsh martyrs Saints Julius and Aaron. |
At St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday, 25 March 2022, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
On 25 March 1984, Pope John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is also the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. Catholic bishops in England and Wales will join Pope Francis in this consecration on that day Full Article: Bishop Mark - Plymouth Cathedral 26th March 2022 |
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We are really pleased that Austen Ivereigh will be joining us on Tuesday 16 November via Zoom to explore the Synodal journey and what it means for us all.
Everyone is invited to a Diocese of Plymouth online event on 16 November at 7pm where Austen Ivereigh will explore the topic: “Behind the global synod: why Pope Francis wants you to speak boldly and listen carefully.” Austen Ivereigh is a writer, journalist and commentator best known for his books on and with Pope Francis, and for his role in the media explaining the convictions of the Catholic Church. He is a Fellow in Contemporary Church History at Campion Hall, Oxford and a regular contributor to The Tablet. Please register if you would like to join us for what will be a really interesting discussion, with an opportunity for Questions and Answers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-global-synod-a-talk-by-austen-ivereigh-tickets-196421952347 |
Walking Together
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On Sunday 17th October Bishop Mark launched the Diocesesan synodal Journery -‘ Walking Together.
A two-year ‘synodal’ process taking place in the Catholic Church from October 2021 that culminates in the final Synod Gathering of Bishops in Rome in October 2023. The overall theme is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission”. Pope Francis opened the Synodal Journey in Rome on 10th October. Together with members of the Clergy, Religious and lay men and women – who each gave testimonies during the service at Plymouth Cathedral, Bishop Mark spoke about how important home is for us. How we all long for a place to call home where we are secure, where we can rest. This journey where we recognise that we walk together. We too long to be at home. To be secure, to find a place of rest and of safety. Ultimately that will come for us when we find our place in the Father’s House. Will be embraced by Him in an eternal face to face. To find out more details about this Synodal Journey and read Bishop Mark’s full homily please follow the links below. If you wish you can also see the service in full which was streamed live. Launch of Walking together in the Diocese https://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/walking-together-the-process/ |
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