Newman Canonisation

'Faith calls for journey, a “going out” from ourselves, and it can work wonders if we abandon our comforting certainties, if we leave our safe harbours and our cosy nests. Faith increases by giving and grows by taking risks.' @Pontifex #NewmanCanonisation #StJohnHenryNewman

For centuries, England has been known for its love of Mary. Through rediscovering the grace that is woven into our history, we can be renewed in our mission here today. #Rededication #MaryMotherOfGod #BlessedVirginMary #Behold2020

We are so excited to share with you the beautiful Dowry Painting to mark this special year of the Rededication - to be blessed by @Pontifex next week! #Rededication Read the full press release here: behold2020.com/pr07022020?fbc…

'We should pray that, in this 21st century, England can rediscover, without polemics, a central part of our history and national identity, in a gentle and courteous and friendly way – in the manner of Mary.' @CatholicHerald catholicherald.co.uk/magazine/now-i…

'Our Lady said yes for the human race.’ Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God #Behold2020 #MaryMotherOfGod #BlessedVirginMary @WalsinghamEN @catholicEW

This year, you are invited to give your yes to God’s will for your life, following Mary’s example. By taking up this personal dedication in 2020, you can be a part of the renewal of a nation. Together, let’s make a future full of grace. @catholicEW @WalsinghamEN #Behold2020

‘Mary was no mere instrument in God’s dispensation. The Word of God … did not merely pass through her … He became man from her, and received her lineaments and her features as the appearance and character under which He should manifest Himself to the world.’ #StJohnHenryNewman

‘It was as If the human race were a little dark house … But one day a girl opened the door ... and in that little house a human child was born and the child was God. Our Lady said yes for the human race.’ Caryll Houselander #Mary #Behold2020 #MotherOfGod behold2020.com

‘Mary is called the Gate of Heaven, because it was through her that our Lord passed from heaven to earth.’ #StJohnHenryNewman Let’s create a future full of grace #Behold2020

Our highlight in 2019 was @JHNCanonisation. Newman is the first British saint since 1976. The 🇬🇧 delegation was led by HRH The Prince of Wales and included two Cabinet Ministers, @Rehman_Chishti @BrumLordMayor. We celebrated Newman's global impact on faith, ecumenism, education.

‘God reveals his power as He wills, and at times the invisible world suddenly becomes visible. God’s kingdom is among us, although invisible, but in due season it is revealed.’ catholicherald.co.uk/magazine/melis…

We are live! The official site for #Behold2020 is up and you can find it here: behold2020.com Over the coming months we will be launching loads of content from it, helping you to make a pilgrimage with us towards the dedication of England to Mary 🙏 #WatchThisSpace

“I think she is a woman who is incredibly close to God. She is a wonderful example of a loving, caring mother with a big family and her children are a credit to her and her husband. The children resonate with being loved.” Fr George Bowen @LondonOrat catholicherald.co.uk/magazine/a-wom…

Congratulations to our friend Melissa Villalobos, without whom we would not have celebrated the making of #StJohnHenryNewman this year! We found Melissa to be a profoundly holy and joyful woman, and a great witness to God at work in our everyday lives

This year, all English Christians are called to make a personal dedication to Mary, taking up her example as the first disciple and uniting in her great prayer: ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.’ (Luke 1:36) 2/4

Behold 2020’ is the personal dedication of the people of England to Mary, mother of Jesus, in 2020. In 1381, England was dedicated to Mary by King Richard II and was set apart for her among the nations. 1/4

'I think that Newman serves as a guiding light for unpacking practically, what does it mean to have this universal call to holiness?' Before #NewmanCanonisation we had a profound conversation with @DrScottHahn about #StJohnHenryNewman. Here it is in full: ow.ly/i2dy30pVLWP

‘@Pontifex signed a decree on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, formally erecting the Manchester Oratory at St Chad’s parish in the Diocese of Salford.’ Amazing news! #stjohnhenrynewman

We were thrilled to talk to @CardinalNichols about #stjohnhenrynewman and are today releasing the full interview. 'Cardinal Newman said that nobody will become a Catholic, nobody will be converted to Christ through argument, we have to touch their hearts.' newmancanonisation.com/blog/full-inte…

I think St John Henry Newman would like the design of his website! #newmancanonisation

Absolutely packed congregation for #NewmanCanonisation thanksgiving Mass here at his University Church here in Dublin with Archbishop Martin.