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December—a time of rain, wind and cold, a time to retreat indoors and wait it out until the shortest day has passed. The winter solstice brings long, dark nights and fleeting daytime skies: the perfect opportunity to snuggle up with a good book.

Last day for ordering in time for Christmas is Thursday 14 December.

News from the Salesian Sisters in Sudan

News from the Salesian Sisters in Sudan

Posted: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:32

Khartoum (Sudan). The Mother General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Sister Chiara Cazzuola, today, 11 November 2023, received a phone call from the FMA Community of Khartoum, Sudan, whose house was hit on 3 November, by a large war weapon.

It was a welcome surprise, because it is difficult for them to find the right moment to connect. The Sisters report that, thank God,... Read More »

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Bishop Tom Williams blesses school support centre for students with mental health needs

Bishop Tom Williams blesses school support centre for students with mental health needs

Posted: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:16

On Friday, 10 November, St John Bosco Arts College welcomed Right Reverend Tom Williams, Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, to bless the school's Oratory.

The school currently utilises the space as a support centre for students with mental health needs. It acts as a safe space where students who struggle to attend five lessons per week, five days a week, can come and have some downtime from the... Read More »

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An award for commitment against human trafficking to Sister Seli Thomas, SMI

An award for commitment against human trafficking to Sister Seli Thomas, SMI

Posted: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:54

On Tuesday 31 October, the inaugural "Sisters, Anti-Trafficking Awards" were held in London.
The SATAs is the annual celebration of three sisters, as representatives of their congregations and networks, who have demonstrated exceptional courage, creativity, collaboration, and achievement in the protection of their communities from human trafficking.

The awards are "The Common Good award", "The Servant... Read More »

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Salesian Sisters' Mission Week

Salesian Sisters' Mission Week

Posted: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:07

From the 24th-27th October, the Salesian Sisters in Easterhouse, hosted a number of events to launch their new mission.

The week was an opportunity for the sisters to meet with the local community.

There was time to chat over tea and coffee, pasta and prosecco, but there was also time to reflect and pray together.

We wish the Sisters well in their new mission in Easterhouse.

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World Youth Day Pilgrimage - Lisbon 2023

World Youth Day Pilgrimage - Lisbon 2023

Posted: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:41

How do you start to write about the largest Catholic Gathering of Young People since Panama 2019?

Well, let's start by saying the Church is still very much alive in Young People all around the world. Officials say that there were 1.5 million people at Campo da Graça for the Mass on Sunday.

But it wasn't all about the Mass on Sunday. There were 2 weeks of activities for World Youth Day. From the... Read More »

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