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A vision for the Church in our Land

A vision for the Church in our Land

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales have set out a vision for the renewal of Church and society through the mission, teaching and witness of all the Christian faithful.

Holy Land news – 17th June 2011

Watch this week’s video news report from the Holy Land which includes reports on this year’s celebration of Pentecost at the Cenacle, also known as the “Upper Room”.

In Memory of Fr Ragheed Ganni

In Memory of Fr Ragheed Ganni

To mark the 4th anniversary of Fr Ragheed Ganni, a procession and a conference were held in Rome.  Read full text of address by President McMcAleese.

Holy Land News – 10th June 2011

Watch this week’s video news report from the Holy Land which includes a meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the President of the Palestinian Authority.

Church Media award for Lourdes film

A film which tells the story of the Diocese of Westminster’s 2010 pilgrimage to Lourdes has won a Church media award in London.

‘Courtyard of the Gentiles’ in Paris

‘Courtyard of the Gentiles’ in Paris

‘The Courtyard of the Gentiles’ seeks to create a public space for dialogue on the great questions of human existence.

Vatican welcomes Court’s OK to Crucifixes in Schools

The recent ruling from the European Court of Human Rights that crucifixes can be displayed in Italy’s public schools has been welcomed by the Vatican.

Caritas helps relief effort in Japan

Caritas helps relief effort in Japan

In this podcast from Vatican Radio we hear from Caritas Asia about how the church is responding to the disaster in Japan .

Los Angeles RE Congress 2011 live on-line

Tune into live streaming from the Los Angeles RE Congress from 18th -20th March including a workshop by our own Liam Lawton.

SIGNIS award for ‘Of Gods and Men’

A film inspired by the tragic fate of French monks in an Algerian village has been given the top award for 2010 by SIGNIS – a Catholic Association for Communication and Media.