The first of our two School leaver's Masses happened on Wednesday 12 June at Clifton Cathedral. This annual Mass is for Year 6 pupils as they are preparing to move onto the next phase of their education. Pupils from the Gloucestershire, Newman and Camino...

On Friday 7 June 2019, a full Salisbury Cathedral joined in the celebration Mass for the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Canon Michael Fitzpatrick, parish priest of St Osmund’s, St Gregory’s and The Holy Redeemer Catholic Churches in Salisbury.This...

A retired Head Teacher of a Catholic College in Bristol and the Choral Director at Clifton Cathedral have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours.Catherine Hughes was awarded an OBE for services to education. Catherine was the longest...

The Holy See announced today that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Wilson as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark.Archbishop-elect Wilson succeeds The Most Reverend Peter Smith, who has been Archbishop of Southwark since 2010. Archbishop-elect...

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland have agreed that the theme for Day for Life 2019 will tackle the shocking reality of domestic abuse. One in four women and about one in six men suffer from domestic abuse in their lifetime....

On Friday 7 June 2019, a celebration Mass will be held for the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Canon Michael Fitzpatrick, parish priest of St Osmund’s, St Gregory’s and The Holy Redeemer Catholic Churches in Salisbury. This Mass will be held in...

Staff and students at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College in Bristol recently celebrated their namesake Saint in the spring sunshine and were thrilled to take the opportunity to raise money for an important charity at the same time. The local Brislington...

The Clifton International Festival of Music is the home of Bristol’s most exciting annual summer classical music event. Over the course of the week they bring together world class artists and Bristol’s most gifted home-grown talent for a series of...

The Celebration of Marriage will take place in our Cathedral on Saturday 13 July. Bishop Declan is inviting the people of our diocese to join him at the Celebration of the Eucharist beginning at 12noon. This now annual celebration is for the whole diocesan...

When Colin Parsons from the Catenians in Newport Circle mentioned that the Ebbw Fach Choir was looking to give a concert (and willing to cross the Severn Estuary) Weston-super-Mare Circle knew the perfect venue.  The Immaculate Conception Church in...

Over 70 young people from 6 different Schools and Colleges have been part of the CAFOD Young Volunteers during 2018/19. This programme is in its 6th year and the partnership between CAFOD Youth team and Clifton Diocese Youth Ministry continues to grow. The...

The speakers and workshops for this year’s Diocesan Day have now been confirmed. An information booklet, which can be downloaded below, will also be sent out to parishes and schools.   We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Diocesan Day at St...

As you may know there is currently a replica Lampedusa cross making it's way around every school of the diocese as part of a pilgrimage in this diocesan year of prayer.  The cross was created by St Edward's School, Sherfield English and aims to help us all...

St Anthony of Padua Church is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in Melksham.Our parishioners recently decided that it would be a good idea to invite our neighbours to tea. Invitations went out to all the neighbours and the parishioners began to bake. It...

It is with sadness that we hear the news that Jean Vanier has died. May he Rest in Peace . His words before his death: "I am deeply peaceful and trustful. I’m not sure what the future will be but God is good and whatever happens it will be the best. I am...

In March over 300 young people accompanied by Bishop Declan attended Flame 2019 at Wembley Arena. Looking back on this day, it was great to see young people from across the diocese, of different ages, different experiences of faith, and at different points...

Please keep in your prayers Canon Mattie Hayes who died in his sleep on Saturday morning 27 April at St Joseph’s Care Home, Bristol.Canon Mattie’s body will be received into the Chapel of St Joseph’s Home, Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JT on Tuesday 14 May at...