Called to be a People of Hope

The presentation of diocesan pastoral guidelines is taking place at a church near you in November. 

Discussions about the pastoral guidelines for the diocese began in December 2006. Since then all parishes, schools and other groups in the diocese have taken part in the consultation ‘Seeking the Face of Christ’, with over 1500 people coming to the various gatherings around the diocese.

Draft proposals were issued in early 2008 initiating a further round of consultation, leading to the presentation of the pastoral guidelines for the diocese ‘Called to be a People of Hope’.

The presentation of ‘Called to be a People of Hope’ takes place in each county in the diocese during November.

All are welcome to the events.  If you can’t make it to the gathering closest to you, feel free to come to another.

Bishop Declan has written to all parish priests asking them to let parish communities know of the dates and venues.  The poster, which you can download in the multimedia panel on the right, should also be seen prominently in your parish.

Look out for the prayer cards that you’ll see in all churches in our diocese.  It’s also available in the multimedia panel on the right so you can download a copy now. 

Bishop Declan will lead the presentation of ‘Called to be a People of Hope’ at the following churches.  You are most welcome to join him.

Wednesday 5 November, 7.00 pm
Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3BX

Friday 7 November, 7.00 pm
The Immaculate Conception, Beeches Green, Stroud GL5 4AA

Saturday 15 November 10.30 am
St Osmund, Exeter Street, Salisbury SP1 2SF

Friday 28 November 7.00 pm
Holy Rood, Groundwell Road, Swindon SN1 2LU

Saturday 29 November 10.30 am
St George, Billet Street, Taunton TA1 3NN

Email your questions about ‘Called to be a People of Hope’.

More details on the ‘Seeking the Face of Christ’ consultation that led to ‘Called to be a People of Hope’.

'Called to be a People of Hope' podcast publshed.