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December 9th 2018Bishop Ralph’s Reflections
Pastoral Letter for the Feast of the Holy Family
Bishop Ralph HeskettBishop Ralph – Pastoral Letter for the Feast of the Holy Family – Sheffield Catholic Cathedral. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout most of … [Read More...]
Dinnington Community Garden
St Joseph’s, Dinnington recently opened their Community Garden. The idea for a garden followed the Centenary of the Parish being established. The creation of a new church car park had left the garden area neglected so a number of grants were obtained from various … [Read More...]
History of the SVP in England and Wales: part 4
As the 19th century progressed the St Vincent de Paul Society grew and developed its capacity to offer support to those in need in an increasingly broad range of ways. This next ‘chapter’ sets out examples of how the SVP worked to promote the spiritual, social and moral … [Read More...]
Priest and People in Clustered Parishes
As more and more parishes of the diocese are experiencing the loss of a resident priest and the necessity for greater involvement of lay people in the administration of parishes, now is an opportune time to reflect on the teaching of the Catholic Church on both ordained … [Read More...]
History of the SVP in England and Wales – Chapter 3
Founded in this country in 1844, the SVP was very quickly into its stride in trying to provide practical assistance to those in need. We saw in the last ‘chapter’ how the SVP helped combat the massive health and hygiene problems faced by the poor. This next instalment … [Read More...]
Forty Plus Years Lourdes Pilgrimages
Parishioners of St Ann, Deepcar and St Mary’s, Penistone have been travelling to Lourdes on an annual pilgrimage for over forty years. They hope to continue doing so for many more years to come! … [Read More...]
Mental Health Matters
Susan Smith, Head Teacher at St Pius X Catholic High School, Wath, says that Well-Being and Mental Health is at the top of all our agendas in the school. Sixteen members of staff completed the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 2 day training course which was delivered by … [Read More...]
River Don Walk for Mary’s Meals
On Saturday, 28 July a determined group of adults from across the Hallam Diocese completed a ten-mile sponsored walking pilgrimage alongside parts of the River Don and nearby canals in aid of the charity Mary’s Meals. The mixed group, including parishioners from Edlington … [Read More...]
Welcome Liturgy at St Mary’s School
A new class of children were welcomed to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in High Green this September with a heart-warming liturgy. The readings focussed on the fact that we are each made by God and special to God. The school community prayed for the children and their … [Read More...]
Bishop Ralph Opens New Foundation Stage Unit
Bishop Ralph recently visited the Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Worksop to open their new Foundation Stage Unit. Our photograph above shows Bishop Ralph and the Mayor of Worksop, together with some children who are enjoying the new facilities. … [Read More...]