13 – 23 May 2021 Bishop Mark is encouraging us to participate in the Thy Kingdom Come global Christian initiative. He writes: “the period between the Ascension and Pentecost has always been a most precious time for Christian believers. For Catholics, those nine days, we often pray the Novena of the Holy Spirit.” He urgesContinue reading “Thy Kingdom Come”
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Memories of Tremough Convent School
Les Filles de le Croix, a religious order founded in France in 1641, included in its mission providing girls with the same educational opportunities as boys. At the beginning of the second world war, the Sisters had a school in Falmouth, but wanted to open for boarders. They bought Tremough and the school opened inContinue reading “Memories of Tremough Convent School”
A Truro Wedding, at last!
Helen and Christian finally got married at Our Lady of the Portal Church on 17th April, after several postponements due to the pandemic. Helen is of course familiar as a regular singer in the church choir and has even been known to perform for us with her ukulele! Helen’s mum Evelyne writes “I can’t thankContinue reading “A Truro Wedding, at last!”
THE PORTICO…one year old!
Issue 1 of THE PORTICO was published on 29 March 2020, one year ago today! Intended only as a temporary, occasional newsletter to keep our Truro community together during the first Lockdown, little did we suspect that we would be publishing Issue 38, one year on! (All back issues and supplements are now available onContinue reading “THE PORTICO…one year old!”
Our Parish, Our Church:
What does the future hold? On 1st May 2021, Bishop Mark is re-starting the “Precious Place” review of parish structures in the diocese with an online event led by international speaker Michael Dopp, on Missionary Parishes. Designed to engage both clergy and laity in addressing the key issues raised by A Precious Place, the twoContinue reading “Our Parish, Our Church:”
Lent Course: What would Pope Francis Do?
Tuesdays at 7:30 – 8:30 (ZOOM) from 23 February, 6 sessions. Offered by the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre. Six prominent Catholic voices including Austen Ivereigh (Social Justice), Sr Imelda Poole (Migrants), Fr James Martin (LGBTQ), Christopher Lamb (Church Hierarchy), Dr Lorna Gold (the Environment), Gemma Simmonds (Women in the Church) No booking needed. Information and links:Continue reading “Lent Course: What would Pope Francis Do?”
Lenten Course: Let Us Dream
Wednesdays @7pm-8:30pm (ZOOM) from 24 February 6 sessions This course is being offered by the Diocese of Salford. Explore Pope Francis’ book, Let us Dream, with the assistance of Austen Ivereigh, who worked closely with Pope Francis on the book. The course starts with an Introductory presentation by Austen followed by sessions to explore theContinue reading “Lenten Course: Let Us Dream”
Coronation of Our Lady with the Fourteen Holy Helpers
This tapestry hanging in Our Lady of the Portal Church was woven by Margaret Pollard, a generous benefactor who was instrumental in the building of the Church on its site in St Austell Street, Truro. This helpful guide to interpreting the tapestry was provided by Margaret Shute
UN International Day of Human Fraternity
The UN General Assembly has declared 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity, and it will be celebrated on the same date each year. This resolution by the UN builds on the meeting between Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad al-Tayyib, on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi, which resultedContinue reading “UN International Day of Human Fraternity”
“A Precious Place” postponement
We have received news that the following announcement has been made by Bishop Mark regarding a postponement of Diocesan plans for parish review: Since it was issued on 1 November 2020, “A Precious Place of God’s Grace”, on the development of the pastoral structures in our diocese over the next five years and beyond, hasContinue reading ““A Precious Place” postponement”
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