Welcom Archive 2007-2026

‘Caritas is looking at the most effective ways to provide basic needs such as fresh water, medicines, food and shelter as soon as possible to prevent further and unnecessary deaths from disease and exposure,’

We know well the many responsibilities that she had already taken on and how much this has enhanced the life of our parish.

‘the priest is the one who lives with a divided heart and who is alive to the pain of that division’.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced a year of special focus on the writings of the apostle, Paul. From this month, biblical scholar, Br Kieran Fenn, will give an analysis of one of Paul’s letters, beginning with the shortest, Philemon.

Fr John’s ability to speak in a way that brings the gospel into what we do and are faced with makes him a valuable person to come to the archdiocese.

Archbishop John Dew has taken up the tradition begun by Pope John Paul II at the start of his pontificate, of writing to the priests on what is known as the feast of the priesthood, Holy Thursday. We reprint here the letter Archbishop John wrote to the priests of the archdiocese on the eve of Holy Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Looking back on past issues of Wel-com, we see how it has fulfilled some of the key ideas of Pope Benedict XVI

As well as reflecting the beauty of our world, an authentic media should be striving to give a rounded view. This means lifting a few stones and peering underneath at what is often most disturbing.

‘As RNDM contemplative missionaries we are drawn into the incredible mystery of divine relationship where we recognise ourselves called not servants but friends, partners, co-creators with God!’

The call to religious life or priesthood comes in many guises. Sometimes it is a felt experience of God beckoning, maybe at a time of retreat or reflection. Sometimes the call is offered in a conversation with another person…