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Resources for prayer and reflection while public worship is suspended
Following the letter from the Bishops’ Conference announcing the suspension of pubic worship, the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton’s e-bulletin contains information and some suggested resources to help people reflect and pray during this challenging period when we are not … Continue reading
Suspension of Public Worship during the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have announced that public worship will be suspended from the evening of Friday 20th March: “In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways … Continue reading
“Live on in my love” – now available as a download
With verses from John’s Gospel (chapters 15 and 17) and a simple refrain which is especially easy to sing during the Communion procession, Live on in my love has become a very popular chant at diocesan liturgies, including during the … Continue reading
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Tagged Calamus, Collegeville Composers Group, Music, Psallite, Scripture
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Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies in Weybridge Deanery 2017-19
An opportunity to study for the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is being offered in Weybridge Deanery and is open to others outside the deanery who are interested. It starts at the end of September. Further information is available … Continue reading
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Pope Francis issues Apostolic Letter on liturgical translation
Pope Francis has published a motu proprio, ‘Magnum Principium’, granting bishops’ conferences greater control over the translation of liturgical texts. Bishops’ conferences will have main responsibility for translations, with the Holy See approving them. Read about it in an article in … Continue reading
Anne Ward receives Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal
Congratulations to Anne Ward who has been awarded the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” (“For Church and Pope”) medal by Pope Francis for her considerable contribution to the musical life of the diocese and, in particular, her many years of dedicated … Continue reading
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor RIP
We pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor who died on 1 September 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the soul of your departed servant Cardinal Cormac, to whom … Continue reading
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Bible Sunday – Second Sunday of Advent
On the second Sunday of Advent (4th December 2016) parishes in England and Wales are invited to celebrate Catholic Bible Sunday. This year’s theme is ‘Welcome One Another’, taken from Romans 15:7. Catholic Bible Sunday provides an opportunity for everyone … Continue reading
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The place of Silence in the Liturgy
The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace. These words of St Teresa of Calcutta are a reminder … Continue reading
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Instruction on Cremation and Burial of Ashes
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has released an Instruction on Cremation and the Burial of Ashes. The document, Ad resurgendum ad Christo (“To rise with Christ”), reiterates Church teaching about death and resurrection, in particular the preference for burial, … Continue reading
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