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:”
Category Archives: Living
Journeying with Jesus
A Lenten Journey Dcn Andrew invites us to join him in following the Lent course, “Journeying with Jesus” written by Redemptorist priest Fr Denis McBride. There will be 6 sets of zoom meetings starting on Monday 22nd February at 6pm with a final 7th session on Resurrection on Monday 12th April. If you are interestedContinue reading “Journeying with Jesus”
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”
Women lay ministry roles confirmed by Canon Law changes
A change to the Code of Canon Law was signed by Pope Francis on 11 January 2021. The Motu Propriu observes that “certain ministries instituted by the Church are based on the common condition of being baptised and the regal priesthood received in the Sacrament of Baptism” rather than from ordination, and confirms that suchContinue reading “Women lay ministry roles confirmed by Canon Law changes”
2021: Daring to Dream….
It is tempting in this tenth month of the pandemic, to slide into apathy. But in his latest book, Pope Francis challenges us to do the opposite. Covid 19 is very immediate in our lives but only one of so many ills in our world – the extent & kind of deprivation and poverty peopleContinue reading “2021: Daring to Dream….”
Synodality: a new synod in 2022
Pope Francis has just announced a Synod of bishops to be convened in October 2022. Its theme is “For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission”, and its purpose is to examine the ways in which the process of Synodality can help the Church to make decisions and govern itself. Synodality has featured very greatlyContinue reading “Synodality: a new synod in 2022”
Annual Parish Fair
Older parishioners will remember with nostalgia the efforts we put into to running our Annual Autumn Fair. When we moved into the “new” Church we inherited a large debt which we paid off largely through the profits from the Fair. For months beforehand we made and collected goods for sale. We hired the City Hall,Continue reading “Annual Parish Fair”
Men’s Retreat Session
Truro Men’s Retreat group held another session last Thursday via ZOOM, instead of the cancelled 2020 Buckfast Retreat. The talk and discussion was on the topic “Discernment” and included a short, experimental interactive workshop on communal discernment, in which participants tried out tools and processes to help groups of people to discern a best wayContinue reading “Men’s Retreat Session”
Christmas Greetings!
Greetings for A Happy Christmas and Healthy 2021 Jill and Jurek Best wishes for a very Happy Christmas Sue A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Sam My very best wishes to all readers of the Portico. Hopes also for a much better 2021! Jean May the Peace & Joy of Christmas beContinue reading “Christmas Greetings!”
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