A perhaps controversial “lay-led inclusive synod” was recently held in Bristol and online on 5-12 September amid criticism from some Bishops. It was inspired by the notion that the Church needs a truly inclusive Synod that “starts with women, and doesn’t end there”. It offers The Bristol Text, a set of reflections and proposals asContinue reading “Root and Branch Synod”
Category Archives: Celebrating
SEASON OF CREATION
The World Day of Prayer on 1st September marks the start of the Season of Creation which lasts till 4th October (Feast of St Francis of Assisi). We as Christians everywhere will take this time to celebrate the world’s beauty; to wonder at its complexity; to spend time just being in the natural world. DuringContinue reading “SEASON OF CREATION”
September: a time to pray
Churches Together in Truro has put together a programme of prayer and fasting for the city during September, based on readings from the book of Nehemiah. Each week has a different prayer focus – Public Service, Relationships, Business & Commerce and Church with a prayer and reading for each day. See the leaflet giving fullContinue reading “September: a time to pray”
Sad Goodbye to the Music Group
After 30 years’ involvement in providing music at Mass in Truro, Gill Cousins has decided to stand down and consequently, the Music Group in its current form will be no more. For many years now, ably assisted by Molly, Gill has led the Music Group and planned the hymns and Mass settings for each seasonContinue reading “Sad Goodbye to the Music Group”
Guardians of the Tradition:
Pope Francis restricts Latin Mass Pope Francis’ new decree (Guardians of the Tradition) on 16 July 2021 has revoked the general permission for priests to celebrate the Latin Mass, and restores the authority of the diocesan bishop “to regulate the liturgical celebrations of his diocese” stating that “it is his exclusive competence to authorise theContinue reading “Guardians of the Tradition:”
Catenians’ President’s Sunday
Duchy Catenians finally emerged from COVID isolation to gather live for their President’s Mass in St Augustine’s Church today where they were warmly welcomed by parish priest Fr Michael. A Catenian thread ran through the Mass, including the homily in which Deacon John referred to the fact that in the three readings the Israelites in Babylonia,Continue reading “Catenians’ President’s Sunday”
CAFOD G7 interfaith live event at Truro Cathedral
On Thursday 10th June, the eve of the G7 conference, CAFOD hosted an interfaith event, notable for being held live in Truro Cathedral as well as being attended online by perhaps a thousand others. It was also well-supported by our local community, who found it refreshing to be able to meet again in person! It’sContinue reading “CAFOD G7 interfaith live event at Truro Cathedral”
World Environment Day: 5 June
5 June: Prayer in the Park Readers are invited to join in an ecumenical day of prayer in local green spaces on World Environment Day on 5 June, a few days before the G7 leaders meet here in Cornwall. Here is a prayer resource to use on that day from Tearfund 6 June: CTC EnvironmentContinue reading “World Environment Day: 5 June”
English Bishop to lead Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche as Prefect of the Holy See’s department for liturgy (CDW), making him the highest ranking English priest in the Vatican Curia. His appointment is widely seen as an overhaul of the office which oversees the practice of worship across the global Church. The former Bishop of Leeds wasContinue reading “English Bishop to lead Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship”
May: Month of Mary
Flores de Mayo (Spanish for “flowers of May”) is a festival that originated in the Philippines. It is one of the devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and continues for the entire year. This lovely photo of Rita and Tony Barber was taken when this event was celebrated here in Truro a few years agoContinue reading “May: Month of Mary”
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