LOURDES 2025
Many people have asked if I am running a
pilgrimage to Lourdes next year? I am
thinking of running a trip in the first week in September – This WILL NOT be with the diocese, but an independent trip. This depends on how many people are
interested in such a Pilgrimage. The
cost will be the same as this year, i.e., £949 if sharing and £1234 if in a
single room. I intend to stay in our usual hotel, The Grand Modern, and for
seven nights, 8 days. If you are interested, would you please let me know as
soon as possible, either verbally, or by text or email, just so I can gage the
interest and book the appropriate number of rooms in the hotel. Note – we will
not be using Bordeaux airport, but Carcassonne.
HEADTEACHER
Required for
St Joseph’s RC Primary and Nursery School, Mossley, part of Salford Diocese, for 1st January 2025
Group Leadership Spine
L12-17 (Starting salary dependent on experience)
If interested, please see the diocesan
website for further information.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - R.C.I.A
If you or you know of anyone who would like to find out more
about the Catholic faith, and are considering a faith journey to joining the
Church, there will be a meeting on 3rd November at 4pm, in the
presbytery at St Joseph’s Mossley.
Please come along….Bring a friend.
There is no commitment, at this point it is a matter of finding out more
about the Church. You can leave at an
time. At this meeting I will explain how
the process of joining the Church works.
Take Action on Two-Child Benefit Cap
The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is inviting you to join other
Catholics in taking action on the government's two-child policy on
Universal Credit payments for vulnerable, larger families. All you need to do
is complete a short e-Action form that automatically contacts your MP to
outline your opposition to the cap. Head to https://www.cbcew.org.uk/contact-mp-two-child-cap/ to
find out more and complete the form.
Young Adults Mass
Young adults across the diocese are once again invited to join our next
Diocesan Mass for Young Adults. The Mass will take place at 5.30pm on Sunday 13
October at St Augustine's, Manchester. Mass will be followed by a social and
the next instalment of our fascinating series of talks on Catholic apologetics
by delving into the world of G K Chesterton's Orthodoxy.
Service of Remembrance for Lives Cut Short
A service to remember those who have died as a result of homicide, whether
murder or manslaughter, will be taking place next month. The service is
organised by supporters of SAMM (Support after Murder and Manslaughter) and
will take place at Manchester Cathedral on Friday 25 October at 7.30pm. If you
would like a particular person to be remembered, please contact Revd Canon
Steve Williams by emailing st.gab.prest@gmail.com
Caritas Salford Exhibition at HOME
A special exhibition of poetry written by people from our parishes who are
homeless or at risk of becoming homeless has opened at HOME in Manchester city
centre. The exhibition will run until December, so please do visit if
you're able. You can find out more about the exhibition and the project which
was run by our diocesan charity Caritas Salford, here: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/poetryqa/
Prayer and Action: A Camino Challenge
Bolton
priest, Fr Chris Gorton has embarked on an incredible 924km running
pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for diocesan charity,
Caritas Salford. Inviting each and every one of us to be part of his journey,
Fr Chris has shared a range of tools and resources to help us join him in
prayer and action over the coming weeks. Find out more about how you can get
involved at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/a-camino-challenge/
Job opportunity with the diocese
Communications Team Administrator - Diocese of Salford (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Some evenings and
weekends required.
Location: Cathedral Centre 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £23,407 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
