A Parish Remembrance Book for the faithful departed in our parish is now available, both in physical format in St Joseph’s Church and also a digital version on our website. We will be updating the Remembrance Book throughout November. If you would like the names of your deceased relatives added, please do email your list
Bishop’s Stortford is very much involved in the Synodal Pathway in more ways than one! Fr Antonio has been recruited by Bishop Nicholas Hudson to work with the diocesan team charged with producing the resources for the Westminster Synod Pathway. Bishop Nicholas is one of the auxiliary bishops in our diocese. He has responsibility for
Sunday 14 November 2021 is the fifth World Day of the Poor. It will be celebrated globally in the Catholic Church and has the theme: “The poor you will always have with you” (Mark 14:7). In his message, Pope Francis has challenged the faithful to seek out and help the poor wherever they are: “We
Tuesday 2 November 2021 is the feast day of All Souls. At 10.30 am, immediately after the morning Mass, Fr Peter and Fr Antonio will bless graves at Bishop’s Stortford Cemetery. This practice reminds the faithful that our departed brothers and sisters in Christ are in need of our prayers, especially those who are still
Please support the Sick & Retired Priests’ collection next week. The second collection next week will be for the sick and retired priests of our Diocese. Most priests offer their resignation at 75, but many continue to serve in our schools, hospitals, hospices and parishes. By supporting the Sick & Retired Priests’ Fund, you can
Please pray for those who have joined our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or RCIA programme. Autumn seems to draw the natural world towards lifelessness when in fact nature is working quietly behind the scenes on the new life slowly moving towards the increasing light of spring. So, it is in our parish just
Given at Westminster Cathedral at the Mass opening the diocesan phase of the listening journey on Saturday 16 October 2021 Cardinal Vincent NicholsArchbishop of WestminsterE very Catholic diocese in the world is invited, this weekend, to launch its ‘Synodal Pathway’, a journey of mutual listening and discernment. We can’t be left out! This is the Pope’s
A section dedicated to the Synod 2021-23 is now live on our website, containing information and resources produced by the diocese. The synod is in response to Pope Francis’ call for us to become a “synodal Church”. This will involve a process that will begin in local churches (i.e., parishes and dioceses) and concluding with
November is the month of the Holy Souls. During this month we pray especially for our departed friends and loved ones who are making their journey towards the eternal light of God. Parish Remembrance Book We will have a Parish Remembrance Book at St Joseph’s this year and there will also be an online version.
Portsmouth Diocese are hosting a diocesan Symposium – on Politics and Religion. Taking place online on Saturday 6 November, you’ll find it very easy to join in. Featuring an exciting line-up of speakers and topics, the two keynotes will tackle the overall question: “Should Religion have a Role in Politics Today?”. There will also be
