Saint Austins

In April 1979, Archbishop Romero visited Rome for meetings. There are no Sunday homilies during this visit, but we have Romero's diary entries. You can read the diary, and listen to the original audio, at romerotrust.org.uk/homilies-and-w… The Rome visit is from p.204 in the English edition

Represent your #parish at a free, online, #ecumenical conference focused on the Post Covid Church. Three sessions looking at #heritage #funding #tourism and lots more. buff.ly/3dgXwu8 @cofebirmingham @CofE_Cov @HerefordDiocese @Lichfield_CofE @CofEWorcester

Today we start our journey of Holy Week. We fix our eyes on Jesus in his entry into Jerusalem. He is at the centre of praise and adulation, yet his focus is elsewhere: on doing only his Father’s will in all that is about to take place. #PalmSunday2021 bit.ly/3ryUQMa

How about a #virtual #tour of @StChadsBirm before you watch the live stream #PalmSunday evening service at 5pm? For the first time ever people can take a 360 degree tour from the comfort of their own home. Uncover the #history of this #Pugin building. buff.ly/31ezatV

We know that every effort to improve society, especially when injustice and sin are so widespread, is an effort that God blesses, that God wants, that God requires of us —St Oscar Romero, Final homily, spoken moments before he was martyred at the altar, 24 March 1980

Pleased to announce the arrival of 'Meister Eckhart and Thomas of Erfurt: Modism and the Philosophy of Grammar'. Beautifully produced, as always, by @PeetersPub peeters-leuven.be/detail.php?sea…

Having a simple soup for #FamilyFastDay? Use this Lenten grace before your meal: cafod.org.uk/Pray/Prayer-re… #Lent2021

We call on @GOVUK to REPENT, rid our country of nuclear weapons and spend our money on things we really need for our security: health care, education, homes ... @ICN_UK @NJandPNetwork @Passionists @ColumbansUK @PaxChristi @PaxLiverpool @paxchristiVL @KrisPears42

Stations of the Cross - Join @CAFOD online every Friday in #Lent as we walk through the Stations of the Cross. Starting 19th February at 11am, we will be led on a prayerful journey of transformation in solidarity with people living in poverty. cafodsalford.wordpress.com/2021/02/17/sta…

#Lent starts this week. Please make use of our dedicated #resources page as we journey together towards #Easter. With details of events, activities and retreats suitable for individual, parish and school use. buff.ly/2N43nID

The #pandemic has impacted us all in some way. Why not share your experiences, and feelings for the future, with our friends @CatholicVoices? They're facilitating a follow-up survey and want to hear from clergy and lay people. Read more here buff.ly/2MTMdNL

First dose of the Covid-19 vaccine yesterday! Such a kind and cheerful experience. I strongly encourage everyone to take the vaccine. Let's play our part and support NHS staff as they fight to save so many lives.

Due to excessive rainfall and high river levels, the arboretum and some areas of the gardens are closed due to flooding #ntmidlands Photo credit: Nigel Lindsell

Around 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 have no symptoms. Stay Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.

Here is something different you can do at your school this #Lent2021. Learn stories like Abdul's & his long walk for #water. This Lent, fundraise to support people like Abdul in Ethiopia. @CAFOD has all the resources for Primary Schools! cafod.org.uk/Education/Prim… @RC_Southwark

CTS is proud to share the news that we will be publishing a new lectionary for England and Wales! The Bishops have announced that the new translation will be the English Standard Version: Catholic Edition, and the Abbey Psalms and Canticles. Learn more: cbcew.org.uk/new-lectionary…

We’re planning Lent with a difference. Will you join us? Here's three great reasons to get involved and #WalkForWater this Lent. ⬇️

This year, the UK is hosting one of the most important summits this century – the #COP26 climate talks. Sign @CAFOD's petition and urge @BorisJohnson to make sure the world’s poorest communities are heard at the conference. e-activist.com/page/73304/pet…

Ahead of #COP26 later this year, we welcome Joe Biden's decision to reinstate the US to the Paris climate agreement, just hours after being sworn in as president. theguardian.com/environment/20…

We can't go to Lourdes this year, but why not try a different pilgrimage to Lourdes. This time from Logrono in Spain to Lourdes for a different perspective. Learn about the area around the Pyrenees & hear from the young people of La Rioja. Join up now buff.ly/2XTgPBf