Preparing for the season of Lent
Now is the time to plan what we’ll do during Lent to deepen our devotion and love of God
The word Lent derives from the Middle English word lenten, meaning springtime – the time of lengthening days. There is biblical support for doing penance, in both the Old and New Testaments. The season of Lent builds on this biblical support, but like all Catholic liturgical seasons, it developed over time. In its early three-week form, Lent was the period of intense spiritual and liturgical preparation for catechumens before they were baptized at Easter. Many members of the community imitated this time of preparation with the catechumens.
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Pope Francis approves canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman
We are delighted to announce that last week Pope Francis signed the decree approving the miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the founder of the English Oratory. This opens the way to his canonisation later in the year. Below is a press...
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Bishop Robert Byrne C.O
On Monday 4th February 2019, the Vatican announced Bishop Robert's translation from Birmingham Archdiocese, where he has served as and auxiliary bishop since 2014, to the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. He will be the 14th bishop of that See. Bishop Robert will...
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University Chaplaincy
Father Dominic celebrated Mass on the Bournemouth University and Arts University campus on Monday 21 January at the Chaplaincy centre in the Talbot Building, where he was joined by Sister Marta, Brother Andrew and members of the University Catholic...
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Harry Redknapp visits Hope For Food at the Sacred Heart
The King of the Jungle, local celebrity Harry Redknapp has been “inundated” with Jam Roly Poly puddings since his I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! win earlier this month.The kind-hearted Harry wanted to donate them to Bournemouth homelessness charity...
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Long Expected – Not Disappointed
Just in time for Christmas, the long-awaited Communion Rails have been installed in our church. They are the work of local craftsman, Richard Burchell of Burchmore Joinery at Ferndown, who was very pleased to be asked to do some traditional work.The rails are made of...
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SVP Festive Tea Party
The SVP Festive Tea party held last week was a great success. Over 30 guests turned up representing all ages from young children to the elderly, fit and not so fit. There was an abundance of food, music and games which included: pass the parcel, a quiz, and a raffle....
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