The Nottingham 40 Days for Life, Praying for an end to abortion, runs between Wednesday 18th February and Sunday 29th March The Polish Catholic Community in Nottingham is leading a Extreme Way of the Cross on Friday 13 th  March  from 8.00pm, until about 6.00am the next morning.  The route takes in 41 kilometres across the city centre and fields around, and is an initiative started in Poland several years ago.  It is not a sport activity but a spiritual journey through meditations.  For those wishing to participate, gather at the Polish Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Nottingham NG7 6JN, by 8.00pm (Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 7.00pm).  More information is at: https://extremewayofthecross.org/ CAFOD’s next Big Lent Walk Saturday 22nd March We are meeting at 2pm at Wilford Village tram stop. We will do short walk around the river and then back to Pat and Patrick’s for a cup of tea. No charge for the refreshments just a donation to CAFOD.       Lenten Women's Retreat being held on Saturday 21st March at Holy Family Church After the great success of previous events, the Diocese is delighted to invite you to our Lenten Women's Retreat  being held on Saturday 21 st March  at Holy Family Church, Blenheim Drive, Allestree DE22 2LG, between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  The Retreat is entitled “The Great Women of the Old Testament”, and will be led by Sister Susan Richert.  The Retreat costs £15 per person, including a cream tea; please bring your own packed lunch.  To book, visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/womensretreatday Men’s Retreat on Saturday 28th March between 9.45am and 3.45pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Coalville The Diocese is delighted once again to invite you to a Men’s Retreat  on Saturday 28 th  March  between 9.45am and 3.45pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Coalville.  Canon Chris Thomas (Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales for 10 years) will lead the Day, entitled “Limitless: In the Lenten Gospel readings the Limitless power of God is revealed. In Christ we too can be limitless”.  The Retreat costs £15 per person; please bring your own packed lunch.  All men aged 18 or over are very welcome; to book (by 20 th  March) visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=K0aLivJiz0GWFBy9r3UQDuiJPmfhpEBEo-L5QsatoShUOTNOSThPTzdYV1FXWlNEQ0UwT0I2VzM4SC4u&route=shorturl Sing as part of the Diocesan Choir for this year's Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1st April Anyone wishing to sing as part of the Diocesan Choir  (in particular for this year's Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1 st  April), please fill in the online form at bit.ly/diocesanchoir Gender and Faith: Accompanying Young People Well on Thursday 23rd April at the Diocesan Centre, Mackworth DE22 4BD (hosted by the Diocesan Education Service)  The Diocesan Education Service is hosting a Day looking at Gender and Faith : Accompanying Young People Well on Thursday 23 rd  April  at the Diocesan Centre, Mackworth DE22 4BD.  Dr Julia Sadusky will lead the Day, between 11.30am and 2.00pm, which is open to all, especially those accompanying young people at the intersection of questions of embodiment and spirituality.  The cost of the Day is £25, and bookings can be made by contacting gill.burns@nottingham-des.org.uk Retreat for singles, dating, and engaged young adult on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May Called to Love is a retreat for singles, dating, and engaged young adults  who want to think more deeply about relationships and the call to marriage.  A relaxed weekend with input, prayer, discussion and social, as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded others, the retreat will be held at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, on Saturday 2 nd  and Sunday 3 rd  May .  This year's retreat will have as its theme masculinity and femininity.  To book, visit: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/ An Online Pastoral Formation Program offered by the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, Rome 2026 (Virtual Learning) Calling Young Adults - Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026 Respond to Our Lady’s invitation, and join Bishop Patrick, in the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026 .  Departing from East Midlands airport on Monday 13 th  July , enjoy five days in Lourdes with over 200 people from across our diocese.  Those with additional needs will be cared for by our health team and helpers’ team.  Mary invites us all to come to this holy place.  More details from the tour operator: https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-nottingham/ Forming Catholic Student Leaders consists of two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students Forming Catholic Student Leaders  consists of two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst.  Join for six days in the beautiful Ribble Valley to explore themes linked to The Common Good (Year 12, Monday 10 th  – Saturday 15 th August ) and to The Human Ecology (Year 13, Sunday 5 th  – Friday 10 th  July ).  Meet new friends, discuss and share with peers, tutors and academics, learn new skills, develop your relationship with Christ, build your character.  For more details, and to book, visit: www.christianleadershipformation.com   Vacancies    Regional Port Chaplain for Immingham and the South Humber Ports Stella Maris is looking to recruit a Regional Port Chaplain for Immingham and the South Humber Ports .  If you would like to apply for this position, contact recruitment@stellamarismail.org   The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 th  March.

Lent Services Ash Wednesday, 18 th  February Midday, St Anne 7pm, Holy Spirit Palm Sunday, Sunday 29 th  March 9am, St Anne ; St Margaret Clitherow 11am, Holy Spirit ; Our Lady of Grace Reconciliation Tuesday 3rd March 9.30am, St Margaret Clitherow , Mass followed by Reconciliation Wednesday 4th March 9.30am, Holy Spirit, Mass followed by Reconciliation Thursday 5th March 6pm, Our Lady of Grace , Mass followed by Reconciliation Friday 6th March 11am, St Anne , Reconciliation followed by Midday Mass Friday 13th March 6pm, Holy Spirit, Reconciliation followed by Benediction with Mass Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent St Anne : March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 11am Adoration, 11.30am Stations of the Cross, Midday Mass or Service of the Word and Communion Holy Spirit : March 6th (lead by CAFOD), 20th (lead by SVP), 27th (lead by Confirmation Group), 6.15pm Stations of the Cross, 7pm Mass St Margaret Clitherow : March 6th (lead by Coffee Rota Volunteers) 7pm, 13th (lead by Flower Arrangers) 6.30pm, 20th (lead by Readers) 7pm, 3rd April (Eucharistic Ministers) 7pm Our Lady of Grace : After Sunday Mass (12pm)   The Easter Triduum & Easter Sunday Mass Maundy Thursday, Thursday 2 nd April 7pm, St Anne ; Holy Spirit , Mass of The Lord’s Supper followed by watching at the altar of repose until 10pm Good Friday, Friday 3 rd  April 3pm, St Anne ; Holy Spirit , The Passion of the Lord The Easter Vigil, Saturday 4 th  April 8pm, St Anne ; Holy Spirit  (Sacraments of Initiation), Easter Vigil Mass The Easter Sunday Mass, 5 th  April 9am, St Anne ; St Margaret Clitherow 11am, Holy Spirit ; Lenten Course Our Lady of Grace In partnership with other Christian Churches in Cotgrave Begins Ash Wednesday, 18th February Wednesdays, 1.30–3.00pm Venue: Our Lady of Grace Course: “Lent in Plain Sight” – exploring ten simple objects Jesus would have seen and used in the Holy Land All are welcome   St Margaret Clitherow Churches Together in Keyworth Lenten Course 2026 Based on the award-winning film “I, Daniel Blake” Five weekly sessions with discussion, reflection, Scripture and prayer St Margaret Clitherow hosts the Wednesday afternoon group, beginning 25th February at 2pm The film will be shown in full on Thursday 19th February at 7pm at Keyworth Methodist Church (Selby Lane) For enquiries, please speak to Nuala, Paul or Carmel All are welcome Message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for Lent 2026 - Listening and Fasting : Lent as a Time of Conversion Other Lenten Events Nearby Parishes and Resources         The Polish Catholic Community in Nottingham is leading a Extreme Way of the Cross on Friday 13 th  March from 8.00pm , until about 6.00am the next morning.  The route takes in 41 kilometres across the city centre and fields around, and is an initiative started in Poland several years ago.  It is not a sport activity but a spiritual journey through meditations.  For those wishing to participate, gather at the Polish Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Nottingham NG7 6JN, by 8.00pm (Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 7.00pm).  More information is at: https://extremewayofthecross.org/ Lenten Women's Retreat  being held on Saturday 21 st  March at Holy Family Church, Blenheim Drive, Allestree DE22 2LG, between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  The Retreat is entitled “The Great Women of the Old Testament”, and will be led by Sister Susan Richert.  The Retreat costs £15 per person, including a cream tea; please bring your own packed lunch.  To book, visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/womensretreatday A reflection through slides, music, and prayers of The Seven Last Words of Jesus led by Father Jonathan Cotton: on Tuesday 24th March in Saint Wilfrid’s Church, Coalville LE67 3JB, and on Thursday 26th March in Sacred Heart Church, Loughborough LE11 2HE.  Both evenings begin at 7.00pm, and conclude at 8.30pm with refreshments. Men’s Retreat  on Saturday 28 th March between 9.45am and 3.45pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Coalville.  Canon Chris Thomas (Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales for 10 years) will lead the Day, entitled “Limitless: In the Lenten Gospel readings the Limitless power of God is revealed. In Christ we too can be limitless”.  The Retreat costs £15 per person; please bring your own packed lunch.  All men aged 18 or over are very welcome; to book (by 20 th  March) through online form : A podcast called ‘Good Habits’ , exploring questions of meaning through the wisdom of the virtues, hosted by Father John Church OP  (of Leicester Priory) and Fr Toby Lees OP, at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITo3ifsRMuqLGc5cGJiy4UT0EGP_hYWe An online Lent Retreat with Newman , guided by Father George Bowen, designed to help Catholics to go deeper into the Gospels of Lent through the preaching of Saint John Henry Newman, at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITo3ifsRMurBVMGBzCliUnuqrTIusKlA Two resources for families in Lent produced by The Celebrate Trust : a Family Activity Pack for Lent  and a Journey to Easter Joy  game.   A resource for faith-sharing groups on our Baptismal Vocation

Our parish is setting up a Bereavement Team to support families who have lost a loved one and are arranging a Catholic funeral. This team will represent our parish community and assist the parish priest by offering pastoral care and practical help at a very difficult time. What will the team do? Visit bereaved families (in pairs)  to help them plan the funeral liturgy (Funeral Service or Requiem Mass). Offer a condolence card from the parish community and assure families of our prayers. Attend funeral liturgies to represent the parish and assist where needed (e.g. welcoming people, helping with service sheets, readings if requested). Where appropriate, offer follow-up support after the funeral and signpost to further help.   Who can volunteer? We are looking for parishioners who: are committed to the Catholic faith and the mission of the parish can listen with compassion and offer support with sensitivity will respect confidentiality and safeguarding requirements (DBS required) are willing to attend safeguarding/bereavement training can work flexibly as part of a small team We hope to form a team of 8–10 volunteers, coordinated by a team leader.   Training Sessions on 12th and 19th March at St Margaret Clitherow The first two sessions will take place in St Margaret Clitherow church on 12th and 19th March at 2pm-3.30pm. In the first session we will cover listening skills related to bereavement and Catholic teaching related to death and bereavement. In the second session, we will explore what is involved in planning a Catholic funeral liturgy. All are welcome, even if you are not sure yet whether you would like to be part of a ministry team. Please do consider if you could be part of this valuable ministry. For more information or to express interest, please contact: Ceci Li – ceci.li@dioceseofnottingham.uk or speak to Pat Jones, Lelia Bratt (Holy Spirit) or Carmel Zawodniak (St Margaret Clitherow) after Mass. Leaflets with further details:

Prayer 📖 Carlo's Official Website Prayer booklet 🌐 Explore More About Carlo   📖 Carlo’s Eucharistic Miracles Website:  http://www.miracolieucaristici.org   🎥 EWTN Documentary: I am With You - A Documentary on Carlo Acutis   🎥 Formed.org :  The Boy From Milan (watch the trailer ) 📰 Vatican News: Miracles attributed to Carlo Acutis YouTube 🎥 The Life of Carlo Acutis Saints in Seven: Carlo Acutis 🎥 Lego Short Film on Carlo Acutis 🎥 EWTN Cartoon About Carlo Acutis 🎥 What’s The Story of Blessed Carlo Acutis?

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The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s  list of prayer intentions  for the year 2026. Every month, Pope Leo asks Catholics around the world to pray for a particular intention. This initiative is accompanied by a video in which the pontiff expresses the reasons why he has chosen that particular intention. Below is the complete list of Pope Leo’s prayer intentions for 2026. January: For prayer with the word of God Let us pray that praying with the word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church. February: For children with incurable diseases Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. March: For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence. April: For priests in crisis Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer. May: That everyone might have food Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food. June: For the values of sports Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth. July: For respect for human life Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God. August: For evangelization in the city Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community. September: For the care of water Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it. October: For mental health ministry Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses. November: For the proper use of wealth Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less. December: For single-parent families Let us pray for families experiencing the absence of a mother or father, that they may find support and accompaniment in the Church, and help and strength in the faith during difficult times. This article was originally published by CNA .

From the Paul VI Audience Hall, Pope Leo XIV attends the First Advent Meditation delivered by the Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, O.F.M. Cap., on the theme “Awaiting and Hastening the Coming of the Day of God” (2 Peter 3:12). Vatican News - Papal preacher: Advent is a time of trusting expectation Vatican News - Second Advent reflection: Communion is not uniformity

Contributed by a visiting university student from France When Saint Thomas Aquinas was a student, his classmates nicknamed him the “Dumb Ox.” This meant that he worked hard but quietly, never seeking attention, appearing even slow and silent. His teacher, Saint Albert the Great, replied: “You call him the dumb ox, but one day he will bellow so loudly that his voice will resound throughout the world.” That prophecy came true: Thomas became the greatest of all scholastic theologians. Do you know what Saint Aloysius (Louis) Gonzaga answered when someone asked him what he would do if he were to die within a quarter of an hour, while he was playing during recreation time? He simply replied that he would continue playing. Would we have answered the same way? Wouldn’t most of us have rushed off to confession? Both anecdotes happened during the childhood of two great saints—both of whom are invoked by students for their studies. So how can a student become a saint in today’s world? By building his life on three pillars: 1. The first pillar: the spiritual life A Catholic today cannot live without a spiritual life if he wishes to resist all the temptations that surround him. This spiritual life should be built upon morning and evening prayer, Sunday Mass, and the Rosary. If possible, we should also add daily Mass and spiritual reading. Our soul needs to be nourished. The Samaritan woman asked Jesus for water: “Give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty. “That should be our attitude: we must draw strength from Our Lord. Let us also strive to sanctify our day through ejaculatory prayers—they help us to make the present moment holy. Saint Francis de Sales described them as “arrows of love.” They are short prayers such as: “Lord, I love you,” or “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you. “These will help us to maintain fervour throughout the day. 2. The second pillar: study Study is our duty of state, and we must not fail in it. Let us remember the parable of the two sons sent by their father to work in the vineyard (Matthew 21):one refused but later obeyed out of fidelity to his father. The duty of state is what God asks of each of us, and for students, it is the faithful pursuit of our studies. Let us not be mediocre! Let us also take time to study what the Church teaches—for example, by reading the papal encyclicals. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Quas Primas, the encyclical of Pope Pius XI on Christ the King. By reading it, we can discover many concrete and practical counsels that apply even to us students. By following them, we can grow in holiness—and make good use of our time. When we arrive in Heaven, God will ask us to account for every moment of our lives: “How was your time spent? “What a grace it will be if we can render an account of time well used! 3. The third pillar: friendship Student life is a privileged time to form true friendships. We will not go to Heaven alone.We must choose carefully the friends we spend time with. If they are good examples, solid Catholics, and help us grow in virtue, our path to Heaven will be much easier. But if, on the contrary, they drag us down, then we must part ways. A friend should be someone with whom we can relax in a wholesome way. Indeed, a student must have recreation—but he must do it well! A true friend will help him to do just that.

We are delighted to share the wonderful news of our recent diocesan pilgrimage to Rome for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. A group of 28 pilgrims from our diocese — including 14 young parishioners, Fr. Evarist, and Fr. Deogratias  — travelled together on this faith-filled 4-day journey. Our pilgrimage began in Assisi, where we visited the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Basilica of St. Clare, and the Basilica of St. Francis, learning about their unwavering faith and deep love for God. On 7th September, a beautiful and sunny day, we joined the Canonisation Mass together with 36 cardinals, 270 bishops, hundreds of priests, and an estimated 80,000 faithful from around the world. It was a powerful moment of prayer and joy for all of us. We concluded our pilgrimage with visits to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Mary Major, where we had the privilege of walking through the Holy Doors at both basilicas and praying for our beloved late Pope Francis. These moments were deeply moving, symbolising grace, renewal, and the universal call to faith. This was truly a fruitful and inspiring journey, especially for our young pilgrims who returned home filled with excitement and renewed faith. A special thanks to Giorgia for keeping everyone connected and sharing updates on social media throughout the trip — it helped bring the pilgrimage experience to our wider parish family. Thank you once again for your generosity and support in making this pilgrimage possible. Femke - Year 10 at The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form I feel ever since I took this journey to the holy city, something has truly shifted spiritually in my ideologies of what we, as humans- made in the image of God and the pinnacle of creation, should strive for. The holy atmosphere presented before my person made me aware that mankind should not be fooled by the feeble image of consumerism and materialistic depictions of "the next best trends" or money, but should pursue in something more dependable and fulfilling- like relationships with not only new people, but Christ himself. The lament embodied by statues and paintings within these glorious basilicas and historic landmarks I feel unites the community of Christianity and helps us as individuals to overcome the pain and turmoil we may face in society, attempting to steer us away from the correct path in hunger and urges of vengeance. The symbolism of gold and beauty conveyed through these picturesque structures emphasises that our trust and faith in the Lord will lead to strength and resilience, in learning how to be compassionate and loving towards our neighbours and enemies, as difficult as it may be, just as the Son did for each and every one of us. Recalling the day of the canonisation, I find myself overcome with gratitude to all the Fathers and Ceci :) for all making the visit so memorable. Being at the gates of St. Peter's square while waiting to witness the occasion, hearing the sounds of  harmonisation, illustrating the sacred portrayal of the Pope and the congregation as a whole, felt personally that we were in the presence of the Holy Spirit and Angels from God's kingdom from above. For the most part, if I were to summarise this journey into one sentence, it would be "life-changing". Louis - Year 9 at West Bridgford School, preparing to receive Sacrament of Baptism and Eucharist I found the trip to Rome and Assisi very good and also very moving. I was very excited when we all got onto the coach outside of the Holy Spirit Church and was still very excited when we got off the plane and onto the coach to Assisi. The hotel there was very nice apart from when me and Tristan had to put towels inside of the air conditioner because it stopped working and it was leaking water everywhere. When we got to Assisi it was great because the views from there were really good. Going into Saint Clare's Basilica was really moving, especially seeing Saint Clare and the Cross that Jesus spoke to Saint Francis through. When we saw Saint Carlo Acutis's body it quite strange because his body was preserved so well he looked like I could have seen him in one of my classes at school. It was quite strange seeing someone who was practically the same age as me becoming a Saint but it was a great reminder that anyone can achieve Sainthood. When we went to St Francis's Basilica for mass in one of the Chapels it was a really good mass and walking around it afterwards was great. Then leading the Rosary on the Coach ride back to Rome with the rest of the young people was great so was getting to tell people the coach how I found the trip so far was good too. When we got to Rome it was about 7 in the afternoon so we all had dinner in the hotel which was nice. When me and Tristan woke up in the morning on Sunday we had to rush to get downstairs for breakfast because we slept through our alarms at 5.45 and I had gotten woken up by a fire truck at 7 oclock so we had to rush getting dressed and brushing our teeth we then ran downstairs too breakfast. Waiting outside of the walls of the Vatican was quite good because we got into the Vatican in less time than I had expected then once we got in the mass was just about to start. When the mass had started I didn't really understand what was going on because I don't know any Latin but I also felt I knew what was going on a little. Going around Rome was nice seeing the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon was great The Colosseum was great to especially because we came there at night but the best place I went when I was walking around Rome was the Spanish Steps and the Trinita dei monti was great to not only because I won the race up the steps or because it's beautiful in there but also because me and all the young people there had a really good long talk outside of the Church which was good because I could really relate to the things that they were saying. On the last day I didn't oversleep, in fact I woke up early because I had set my alarm wrong. Going to St Peter's Basilica was really nice, especially carrying the Cross there. What I also found great was the St Mary Major Basilica because the Mass in one of the Chapels with the 3 Priests and the 5 Franciscan Friars was really good. Also seeing the tomb of Pope Francis was really moving, so was seeing the Manger Jesus was born in. Going to Rome and Assisi was amazing and I am so grateful for the people who donated for the trip so that me and other young people could go. I will never forget going there and it really helped me grow my Faith and get closer to God. Tinashe, Year 9 at the Becket School / Altar Server at Holy Spirit I had the privilege of joining the pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi in September 2025 for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Our journey began in Nottingham, travelling to Stansted and then on to Italy. We first visited Assisi, where we attended Mass, bought souvenirs, and prayed at the resting place of Blessed Carlo. From there, we made our way to Rome.                     The highlight of the pilgrimage was the grand Canonisation Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Standing among tens of thousands of faithful, I felt part of a truly historic moment — one I will never forget. During our time in Rome, we also visited many beautiful churches, enjoyed sightseeing, and of course, tasted plenty of delicious Italian food! I am deeply grateful to God, our benefactors, priests, and all the supporters who made this pilgrimage possible. St. Carlo’s example of faith and service continues to inspire me — and I hope many other young people — to live selflessly and stay devoted to God. Tawana, Year 4 from St Peter’s Jnr School. My favourite part about the pilgrimage was going inside of St Peter’s basilica through the Holy door, but also seeing St Carlo Acutis, St Clare and St Francis’ tombs. I enjoyed seeing the Vatican the most and saying prayers together with the group.                                                  Seb and Tinashe, Year 11 and Year 9 at the Becket School

“[Love for the poor] is not a matter of mere human kindness but a revelation: contact with those who are lowly and powerless is a fundamental way of encountering the Lord of history. In the poor, he continues to speak to us.” (Pope Leo XIV) More Resources The text of Dilexi Te   [Download Link] An Infographic outlining the Exhortation. [Download Link] A presentation of Dilexi Te from Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. [Download Link] A presentation from Father Frédéric-Marie Le Méhauté. [Download Link] A presentation from Sister Clémence. [Download Link] A Synthesis of the Exhortation. [Download Link]

We are deeply grateful for the care and thought so many of you gave to our recent parish consultation. The response was truly remarkable — a sign of the love you have for our Church and our shared mission. From your feedback, we know the process was not perfect and had some shortcomings. We have listened and learned from these. What you shared is both important and valuable: it reveals the strength of our faith, the vitality of our communities, and our shared desire to be missionary disciples. It also points us towards key questions and new directions for the future. Full Consultation Report The full report is 14 pages — clear, easy to read, and a fascinating picture of where we are as a parish and as local communities. Download the full report [CLICK HERE] . If you need a printed copy, please contact the Parish Office . Summary Version A 2-page summary with key headlines is available at the back of the church. Download the summary [CLICK HERE] . We want to thank especially our volunteer team who analysed the data for their careful data analysis, and the Parish Mission  Group (PMG) and Local Church Group (LCG) for their tireless effort in reaching this important milestone. Your hard work has made this consultation possible. We’re delighted to share this report with you promptly, so everyone has space to read, pray, and reflect on what it shows us. In the weeks ahead, we will continue discerning together and consult with the Diocese and the Bishop as we plan the way forward. Please take some time over the next couple of weeks to read the report, share and discuss it in your local communities, and continue this spirit of listening and hope. Let us give thanks that so many voices have been heard — voices that express concerns but also deep hope for our future. Together, guided by the Holy Spirit, we move forward with faith and confidence. Related post Missionary Discipleship Lived Out: Roadshow 2025 Report: