Church leaders urge withdrawal of controversial section of Hate Crime Bill to allow “adequate consideration”

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An unprecedented alliance of Catholic and Evangelical church leaders are urging the Scottish Government to drop part of its proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill to allow time for “detailed consideration of crucial provisions.” The Bill, which would potentially criminalise any criticism of Transgender ideology has been criticised by the Catholic Church, the Free Church of Scotland and the Evangelical …

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) – 7th February 2021

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On the 54th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Charles Heerey – founder of the Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of God, in whose chapel this Mass is celebrated. Prayers were said for the happy repose of his soul – and for the cause of his Canonisation. The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ Order was …

RENEW International Mourns the Passing of Co-founder Msgr. Thomas A. Kleissler

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Monsignor Thomas A. Kleissler, who launched a parish-renewal program that turned into an international movement, died on Tuesday February 2, at St. Catherine Healthcare Center, Caldwell, N.J. He was 89. Father Tom, as he preferred to be known, co-founded RENEW International, which has been serving Catholic parishes for more than 40 years with processes that help the laity, meeting in …

Bishop Vincent Logan – a picture tribute

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Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord: Lord hear my voice! Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading. If Thou, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive? But with you is found forgiveness: for this we revere you. My soul is waiting for the Lord, I count on his …