Homilies, Resources, Publications, Links

Celebration of Marriage Week

24th June to 2nd July 2022

The Celebration of Marriage Mass for all married people was held at the Cathedral on Saturday 2nd July. This was an opportunity for us all to celebrate the gift of marriage together, as a couple, a family and as part of the parish community.

The diocesan marriage week booklet gives plenty of ideas for couples, families and parishes.

Synod 2023

This is a two-year synodal process that will culminate with a gathering of Bishops in Rome. It is an invitation to everyone to speak openly about the path the Church is taking in our changing time.

On Wednesday 22 June 2022, our diocese gathered at the cathedral for an Evening Liturgy with the Bishop and presentation of the Clifton Diocesan Synodal report. The liturgy focused on the themes that emerged from the responses that the Synod team received from all parishes.

The Bishop urged us to see the Synodal journey as a way forward for us all to grow within the Church:

“Our Parishes and Communities should be places where Christ is celebrated, shared, proclaimed and lived, where everyone is welcomed and valued and all have a sense of responsibility for the life of the community and the world.”

Working document for the continental stage of the synod.  ( October 2022 )

Frequently asked questions on the working document.  ( October 2022 )

The diocesan synodal response.

English Martyrs synodal response.

St. Augustine’s synodal response.
 

Prayers and Devotions

Church in Tuffley Prayer Booklet.  ( May 2020 )

Litany of English Martyrs and Saints for Feast of English Martyrs.  ( 4th May 2020 )

Letter from Pope Francis on Our Lady for May 2020
 

Homilies

Message from Pope Francis for the 2nd World Day for Grandparents.  ( July 2022 )

Rededication of England as Mary’s Dowry. Homily given by Monsignor John Armitage.  ( April 2020 )

Pope at Urbi et Orbi.  ( 27th March 2020 )
 

Covid-19

The Bishops of England and Wales have asked that from Pentecost, Sunday 2nd June, all Catholics ( if not excused for reasons of health, travel or having to care for a sick person ) should return to Sunday Mass. Holydays of Obligation will also return from that date.

Spring Plenary. Resolution on Returning to Mass on Sunday.  ( May 2022 )

Archbishops’ Letter on Resumption of Public Worship.  ( 24th June 2020 )

Letter from the Archbishops of England and Wales A People who Hope in Christ.  ( 29th April 2020 )

Prayers at home for when Mass cannot be celebrated publically.  ( March 2020 )

Prayers in times of flu or viruses from the Liturgy Department of the Bishops Conference.  ( March 2020 )