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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 1d

The latest Reflection from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website.

This week's vlog is inspired by Mgr Daniel's visit to Rome for the Jubilees of Missions and Migrants last weekend.

Burning Bush Vlog: Missionaries of Hope Among all the Peoples

Reflection for the 28th Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk

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Deacon Paul O'Connor @deaconpauloc.bsky.social · 2d

Reflection for feast of St John Henry Newman. Heart speaks unto heart. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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The Catenians UK @thecateniansuk.bsky.social · 1d

Today we celebrate the life, work & teaching of Saint John Henry Newman.
Many Catenians feel a deep connection to him.

#JohnHenryNewman #Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicFriends #HelpingPeople #GreatBritain

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St Bernadette's @stbernsprimary.bsky.social · 3d

Archery #AltonCastle

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Catholic News World @catholicnewsworld.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING #Pope Leo XIV Tells Youth Listen "to the voice of God within" and Become "active artisans of peace" FULL TEXT in 1st World Youth Day Message
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2025/10/pope...

Pope Leo XIV Tells Youth Listen "to the voice of God within" and Become "active artisans of peace" FULL TEXT in 1st World Youth Day Message

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 4d

Let us give thanks for all our Altar Servers!

On Saturday over 320 of them gathered at St Chad's Cathedral for the Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Guild of St Stephen.

An opportunity for servers to come together as we give thanks for their faithful service.

Hundreds of altar servers join together in prayer and celebration at their Annual Mass

More than 320 servers from across the Archdiocese renewed their service and commitment at St Chad’s Cathedral

www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 5d

Following #FamilyFastDay, our thanks go out to all the amazing people who brought Waré's story into parishes this Harvest. 💚

We're grateful to clergy for welcoming our speakers and all the parishioners for listening and showing support. More about the appeal. ⤵️

cafod.org.uk/give/appeals...

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 5d

The Season of Creation came to a close yesterday on the Feast of St Francis.

Two years ago, his namesake Pope Francis published his apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum which calls for faster climate action from world leaders. On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV repeated the call.

An image of Pope Francis waving with text from a prayer:

"Laudate Deum,
O God we praise you,
for the world sings
of your infinite love.

Forgive us our failure
to agree a way forward
to protect this earth
and our children's future.

For the way the powerful
shelter behind their wealth,
while the poorest people are disregarded,
and the earth is at breaking point.

Guide our leaders
to set aside their own interests
in the interest of us all
and grant us all the courage
to turn our concern into change.

Strengthen our faith,
and let us never lose hope
so together we may rise up
responding to the urgent call
of your people and all creation.

Amen.

Prayer: Catherine Gorman/CAFOD"

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 6d

There's still time to get ready for Prisons Week 2025

The 50th anniversary of this annual ecumenical event takes place between 12 to 19 October

Free Churches Group Faith Advisor to Prisons, Rev Bob Wilson reflects on this year's theme “God’s Word is not Chained”

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 7d

Super soup in schools! 😋

Thanks to all the schools who held a soup lunch today to mark Family Fast Day. How did you get involved?

https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/family-fast-day-appeal

📍 St John Fisher, Bishop Challenor, St Angela's Ursuline School and Sixth Form, St Edmund Campion

A group of school students serving soup.

Students and a teacher stood behind a table with CAFOD posters.

A group of school students sat at a table with soup lunches.

School students serving soup from large bowls.

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Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia @cardiffmenevia.bsky.social · 7d

Bishop McAleenan reminds us: "It is our obligation to try and understand why migrants appear amongst us; our duty is to care for those who seek refuge in our country."
@cafodinsouthwales.bsky.social @cardiff-cathedral.bsky.social @stdavidscollege.bsky.social

World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025: Migrants, Missionaries of Hope

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National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 7d

Nazrul Islam, a Muslim who lives in the Sunamganj district in Bangladesh, says Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home inspired him to cultivate various vegetables and fruit trees on the empty land next to his house.

Laudato Si' continues to inspire Bangladesh communities to protect the Earth

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh is working actively in the environmental sector and spreading the message of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' to protect the environment — even among non-Catholic...

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 7d

"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "

The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.

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#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity

Words of the statement: We are horrified at the terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, a Holy Day for the Jewish community. We stand with the Jewish community at this time and categorically reject all forms of antisemitism. Those who hold this ideology must be challenged and must never be allowed to win.

We pray for the Jewish community, who will be deeply traumatised by this event. We pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones. We thank the emergency services for their swift response, and we recognise with respect how, once again, they have put themselves in harm’s way to protect the community. We pray that all will come together in condemning this senseless attack.

An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. We commit ourselves to work for positive relationships between faiths and communities in our nation, now and always.

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jandpeace.bsky.social @jandpeace.bsky.social · 7d

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 7d

"...and also international development as chair of @christianaiduk.bsky.social Aid.

"I can’t wait to be working with her alongside the other Presidents of Churches Together in England”

- General Secretary, Churches Together in England, Bishop @mikearoyal.bsky.social

#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 7d

"I am beyond delighted at the appointment of
Bishop Sarah Mullalley as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
"She has had an unswerving commitment to building strong ecumenical relationships across the churches and has committed significant time to the vital cause of church unity
📷 credit cte.org.uk

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St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social · 7d

Pilgrims of Hope ✨

Last week the Vincentian Family gathered at St Chad’s Cathedral💙

Candle-lighting, prayers & reflections reminded us to bring hope, compassion & support to those in need

#SVPEnglandWales #PilgrimsOfHope

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birmctogether.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social · 8d

If you have an event you would like publicised, let us know and check out what is already on the calendar.
www.birminghamchurches.org.uk/bct-events/

#BirminghamChurches #SoilhullChurches #BirminghamChurchesTogether #ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 8d

In the light of today’s attack at the Synagogue in Manchester, people of all faith communities stand in solidarity. The Birmingham Faith Leaders Group was founded on this basis following an attack on the city’s Central Mosque. Let Faith be lived without fear. #NostraAetate

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 8d

This month marks the 60th anniversary of a groundbreaking declaration of the #CatholicChurch on understanding and dialogue between all religions. #NostraAetate. www.vatican.va/archive/hist.... This anniversary will be celebrated nationally at St Chad’s Cathedral Bham on Sunday 26th October 4pm

Nostra aetate

Declaration on the Relation of the Church to non-christian religions - Nostra aetate

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birmctogether.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social · 9d

Featured article on how you can support City Centre chaplaincy to the German Market. A training session is available.

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#BirminghamChurchesTogether #Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy to the Frankfurt Christmas Market | Birmingham Churches Together

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 9d

A powerful earthquake in the Philippines has taken lives and caused serious destruction.

Our prayers are with all the people who have been affected and those working to respond in difficult conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation.

A prayer card with an image of lit candles.

"God, our strength and our help
in times of trouble,
be with your people now,
in the aftermath of this earthquake.
Move us to come together
offering shelter for the homeless,
rest to the weary
comfort to the injured and distressed
so that although all is unsteady
and faith may be shaken,
the light of your hope shines through,
the light of your hope shines through.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen."

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Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia @cardiffmenevia.bsky.social · 13d

It's not every day you see a saint in Nike trainers! 👟 St David's Metropolitan Cathedral Cardiff has new statues of Saints Carlo Acutis & John Henry Newman. St Carlo appears in trainers, jeans & rucksack, whilst St John Henry holds 'The Idea of a University' 📚 #carloacutis

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 16d

Our Novena to Saint Francis emails will start going out from tomorrow. ☀️ 📧

Find out more and sign up. ⤵️

https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/novena-to-st-francis

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School Streetly @stannesstreetly.bsky.social · 19d

What a truly wonderful day celebrating Fr Gwil’s Silver Jubilee. Thank you Bishop Timothy and well done to the parish team.

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