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WEB4 days ago — Sep 28th, 2024. This psychological drama, written by Claire Novello and directed by Kenneth Michaels, (Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts - CaAPA) is set in Vienna around 1902 - 1910. Alma is torn between the famous composer Gustav Mahler and younger less celebrated composer Alexander von Zemlinsky.
Prayer for Sea Sunday - ICN
WEBJul 8, 2022 — Prayer inspired by the Message for Sea Sunday 2022 of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (July 10, 2022) O Blessed Virgin Mary, sign of the maternal face of God, we invoke Your blessing on the seafarers who, working every day, provide us with the goods we use and consume. You, who …
Two new Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Birmingham
WEBApr 25, 2024 — The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Timothy Menezes, Dean of St Chad's Cathedral, and Canon Richard Walker, Vicar General, as new Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Mgr Menezes has been the Dean of St Chad's Cathedral since 2019. He is also the Vice-Dean of …
Ordination of new Bishop of Galloway - ICN
WEBMar 8, 2024 — Fr Dougan was appointed on 22 December 2023, by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway. He succeeds Archbishop William Nolan who was Bishop of Galloway from 2014 to 2022 when he became Archbishop of Glasgow. The bishops ordaining Fr Frank on 9th March are Archbishop Leo Cushley, Archbishop William Nolan, and Bishop Joseph Toal.
ICN interview: Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen
WEBNov 16, 2021 — I've always imagined the closest image is the icon from St Catherine's Monastery in Egypt. But much more important than His physical appearance must have been how He made people feel. Actor Jonathan Roumie certainly looks the part - but its his performance in the television series The Chosen that really conveys the humanity and warmth of Our Lord.
Join the campaign for canonisation of Mary Ward + Petition
WEBJan 23, 2024 — A online campaign is being launched today, 23 January, for the canonisation of Yorkshire woman Mary Ward. This date marks the beginning of the global annual celebration Mary Ward Week 2024 (23-30 January). Mary Ward was the foundress of the Congregation of Jesus who reside at the Bar Convent York, the …
Exciting developments at Maryvale - ICN
WEBJun 28, 2024 — Exciting developments at Maryvale. Jun 28th, 2024. Maryvale Graduation Ceremony 2023 at St Mary's College, Oscott. Image: CBCEW. Source: CBCEW. Maryvale Institute, part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, has provided undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes for laity and clergy for over 30 years.
St Bernard of Clairvaux - ICN
WEBCelebrated on August 20th. Cistercian monk and abbot of Clairvaux. Bernard was born in 1090 near Dijon in Burgundy. As a young man he was known for his charm, wit, eloquence and learning. At the age of 22, together with 32 companions, including four of his brothers, he became a monk at a poverty-stricken reformed monastery at Citeaux.
Bishop of Clifton retires, successor appointed - ICN
WEBMar 14, 2024 — Bishop of Clifton retires, successor appointed. Source: Diocese of Clifton. Today, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of the Right Reverend Declan Lang as Bishop of Clifton. Bishop Declan was ordained the ninth Bishop of Clifton on 28th March 2001 and has served the Diocese for 23 years as its bishop.
Ampleforth: Fr Michael Phillips has died | ICN
WEBFr Michael Phillips OSB, Benedictine monk of Ampleforth Abbey, died peacefully in the Monastery Infirmary on 6 August 2021 at the age of 88. He was born in London in July 1933 and educated at Ampleforth College. He trained as an accountant but then joined the monastic community in September 1952.