Declaration of the Catholic Ordinaries on the Ceasefire in Gaza

The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land welcome the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, which aims to end the hostilities in Gaza, return the Israeli hostages and release the Palestinian prisoners. We hope that this ceasefire will mark an important end to the violence that has caused immeasurable suffering. It is a necessary step to halt the destruction and meet the urgent humanitarian needs of countless families affected by the conflict.

Bishop Moth tells Parliamentarians: ‘The criminal justice system poses threats to human dignity’

Speaking at the Parliamentary launch of a new Bishops’ Conference Social Justice Department document, Bishop Moth emphasized that an effective criminal justice system must honour the innate dignity of every human being, and further the common good.

At the launch for Remember Me: A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice, attended by Parliamentarians, heads of charities, and experts from a range of academic, policy and legal backgrounds, Bishop Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons, said:

"This is a good moment to launch this document. We would like to speak on these matters for two particular reasons: to highlight the threat to human dignity in the criminal justice system, and emphasize the innate dignity of every human person as someone created by God."

‘Agents of hope’ sought as Plater Trust’s 2025 grants programme opens

The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) has launched it’s 2025 large grants programme today with £385,000 available in large grants to plant seeds of hope in England and Wales this year.

Inspired by Pope Francis’ dedication of 2025 as a Jubilee Year, with its theme of “Pilgrims of Hope,” the CPT is reaching out to charities of all kinds who want to make Catholic Social Teaching values come alive in their practice, and to act as agents for hope for those in need.

Catholic schools prepare to celebrate the launch of Jubilee 2025 as Pilgrims of Hope

On Friday 24 January Catholic schools across England and Wales will join together to celebrate Jubilee Launch Day for Schools, as children and young people embark on a journey as “pilgrims of hope”. Cardinal Vincent Nichols has prepared an inspiring video message to be shared as part of the event.

The Catholic Education Service, CAFOD and Catholic Social Action Network are working in partnership, together with the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation, to provide this framework of events and resources to all Catholic schools. The Chair of the Catholic Education Service, Rt. Rev. Marcus Stock, wrote a letter to all Catholic schools inviting them to participate in Jubilee for Schools saying, “The theme of Jubilee 2025 is ‘Hope’, the hope that comes from knowing we are loved by God, the hope we can bring to those in most need, and the hope we can bring to our common home, the earth.”

Responding to the Psalms

Taking the Responsorial Psalm from the Sunday Liturgy of the Word, we’re inviting you to reflect on each verse for a few days and hope to stimulate this process by providing short, simple questions to encourage deeper thought before moving on to the next verse.

Westminster Hall Debate on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme – Encourage your MP to attend

Help us ensure that our most important architectural treasures remain open for future generations by contacting your MP to ask them to attend a debate in Parliament on Wednesday 22 January to support the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. We know that many people have already written to their MPs about this vitally important topic and we hope you will write to them again using this E-Action.

Peace Sunday

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Peace Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 19 January 2025. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year is ‘Forgive us our trespasses: Grant us your peace’. Pax Christi have produced a series of resources to mark the day.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

18 January - 25 January 2025

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from the 18- 25 January – the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul. Resources for Christian Unity Week 2024 can be found here.

Sunday of the Word of God

Sunday, 26 January 2025

This year the Sunday of the Word of God falls on 26 January. It is devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God.

Holocaust Memorial Day

27 January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is marked on 27 January each year and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides which followed.

Flame 2025

15 March 2025

Flame takes place on Saturday the 15th March 2025 and is the largest Catholic youth event in England and Wales. Filled with inspiring speakers, incredible live music, prayer, adoration and young people from across England and Wales it’s an event like no other!

Booking for Flame 2025 is almost full! Don't miss out.

2025: Pilgrims of Hope

The Holy Father has proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee Year, a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and grace celebrated every 25 years. With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” this Jubilee invites all Catholics to embark on a journey of faith and transformation.

Arundel and Brighton Youth Project Worker – Part Time

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is recruiting a part-time Youth Project Worker. The successful applicant will be responsible for two major projects; coordination of the CYMFed Faith in Action Awards across the Diocese, and the newly developing Young Adults programme.

Visitor Centre Manager at St Winefride’s Shrine

An opportunity now arises for the right person to show their skills in managing, contributing effectively to the operation of the Visitor Centre, and ensuring a good experience for all visitors/pilgrims to this ancient religious site of St Winefride’s Well / Shrine in the care of the Roman Catholic Church’s Diocese of Wrexham.