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October 5, 2024
[Click on the picture above or here to open the magazine] In this issue: Editorial: Woodcarving As Worship Reflecting on the importance of sacred architecture as a medium of evangelisation that touches even non-believers (as the fire of Notre-Dame showed), Fr de Malleray rejoices at the new altarpiece commissioned by a traditional Dominican community in France. A Queen For All Seasons Aidan Harvey-Craig praises Queen Catherine of Aragon’s courageous witness to the inviolability of marriage and to the Catholic faith […]
July 4, 2024
In this issue, Editorial: A Stir Is Being Felt Despite bleak times, small signs of revival give hope, especially among young people undertaking pilgrimages, founding families, and entering consecrated life, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP. Traffic Island Becomes Treasure Island A participant reflects on her day of vocational discernment spent in London last April among twenty-three young ladies, based at Tyburn Convent where the relics of many English martyrs are displayed. Chaste Sleuths Win By Popular Acclaim Seldom promiscuous, […]
May 13, 2024
Click here to read the latest bulletin with Mass schedule and other information for the coming fortnight.
We gave honour to Our Blessed Lady with the traditional May Crowning this past weekend in St John Fisher Parish. A young girl of the parish had the privilege in bringing the floral crown to Our Lady’s beautiful statue in St William’s, accompanied by other girls of around First Communion age. Have a look at Marco Eastwood’s lovely photos of this occasion, here.
May 1, 2024
On 20 April, Bishop Philip Egan conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 20 young people in our parish in Reading. Please see here for the brilliant photos by Marco Eastwood of this joyful occasion.
April 26, 2024
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April 12, 2024
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March 23, 2024
In this issue: Editorial: FSSP Superior meets Pope Following on his private audience two years earlier, Pope Francis met again with FSSP superiors last 29 February. No particular decision was made but benevolence was shown, a comforting gesture for those attached to the Roman traditions of the Church, comments Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP. A Fresh Look at Courtship Since most marriages nowadays end up in divorce, and whereas young Catholics have fewer opportunities to meet like-minded souls, a young […]
March 13, 2024
This year’s summer camps will once again take place at Savio House in Bollington, near Macclesfield. The St Peter’s Summer Camp for Boys will be 5-10 August. The St Petronilla’s Summer Camp for Girls will be 12-17 August. Booking forms will be available soon.