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25.12.21

Archbishop Wilson's Homily for Midnight Mass

Given at St George's Cathedral, Southwark at the Mass for Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve 2021. Continue reading
24.12.21 #CathedralCribService #Nativity #Joy #StGeorgesCathedral ArchbishopJohnWilson

St George's Cathedral Christmas Crib Service

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20.12.21 #AdventCarols2021 #StGeorgesCathedral #ArchbishopJohnWilson #AdventReflection

Archbishop Wilson's Advent Reflection

On Thursday 16th December 2021, Archbishop Wilson led the Annual Advent Carol Service in St George's Cathedral. This service is a special opportunity to make timely spiritual preparation for Christmas through readings and carols. In addition to sublime singing from St George's Cathedral Choir, the Choir of St George's Primary School (SE1) sang a lively rendition of the Holly and the Ivy in several parts, and Archbishop John Wilson offered a beautiful Advent Reflection, which can be read below. Continue reading
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20.12.21

Deacon Vincent Bowgett RIP

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19.12.21 #SouthwarkSpiritualityCommission #AdventReflections #ChristmasPreparation

Southwark Advent Reflections

The Southwark Spirituality Commission is currently offering daily Advent Reflections, delivered to your inbox. Continue reading
18.12.21 #CAFOD #Afghanistan #EmergencyAppeal

CAFOD Afghanistan Appeal

CAFOD Afghanistan appeal – support and prayers requested CAFOD have recently asked the Catholic community across England and Wales to support their Harvest appeal for an ongoing programme of work, and the Agency is very grateful for the generous support of clergy and parish communities. Continue reading
17.12.21 #EthicalGifts #SustainableGifts #Christmas

Sustainable and Ethical Gifts

Although presents are not the focus for Christians at Christmas, we often give gifts to friends and family to help celebrate this special day and as a mark of love for those we care about. However, in current times, we might wish to consider giving a sustainable or ethical gift that can help support a Catholic charity or other good cause. The Southwark Justice and Peace in Creation Commission has put together a shortlist of ideas for small ethical and sustainable gifts. Many of these would also make good presents beyond Christmas, Continue reading
12.12.21 #GaudeteSunday #Joy #Hope #MaryandElizaeth ArchbishopJohnWilson #Advent

Gaudete Sunday Video Message from Archbishop Wilson

Archbishop John Wilson has recorded a short video for Gaudete Sunday. The day takes its name from the Latin word Gaudete ('Rejoice'), the first word of the introit of the Mass: Continue reading
09.12.21 #SVP #GiftofKindness

Give the Gift of Kindness - SVP Appeal

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is urging people across England and Wales to ‘give the gift of kindness’ this Christmas as it launches its Christmas Kindness Appeal. Continue reading
25.11.21

Migrant Tragedy in the English Channel

In September 2016, Pope Francis told members of the European Confederation and World Union of Jesuit Alumni that 'Every Migrant has a name, a face and a story' and that 'they are no different than our own family and friends'. It is with great sadness that the Archdiocese of Southwark acknowledges the tragic death of 27 migrants, whose boat capsized as they endeavoured to cross from Calais to England in the hope of peace and a better life. Continue reading
23.11.21 ReturntoChurch Eucharist HonouringSunday

Honouring Sunday

During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have been exploring other ways to practice their faith including Spiritual Communion via live streaming. Continue reading
19.11.21 #FriendsoftheHolyLand #AdventAppeal

Friends of the Holy Land: Advent Appeal

Now, in Royal David’s City. Can you help mothers afford to give birth safely this Christmas? Continue reading