The inauguration of Pope Leo takes place this Sunday at a Celebration Commencing at 9am BST. The main feature of the Liturgy will be the placing of the Pallium on him. This is taken from the tomb of St Peter and is made of lambswool. Then he will be presented with the ring and seal of Peter the Fisherman. These moments will be accompanied by prayers invoking the Holy Spirit. After this the Pope will give the Homily. You can find the English translation by clicking on Useful Websites- then The Holy See and finding the Booklet for the Celebration.
The English text is on the left hand side from page 2 onwards.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ Reflection
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 18th May 10am 5th Sunday Of Easter
- Monday 19th May 8:15am St Mary’s House (St Dunstan)
- Wednesday 21st May 9:30am
- Friday 23rd May 9:30am
- Sunday 25th May 10am 6th Sunday Of Easter
The Pastoral Plan
We will be moving towards the implementation of the Pastoral Plan for the Communities of Brighton and Hove and over the next few weeks you will hear more information. Bishop Richard is planning for the eleven deaneries with parishes to become eleven parishes with the available clergy being for us the Brighton and Hove Clergy Team (BHCT) in the United Parish of Brighton and Hove. The Clergy are meeting every fortnight, and a leadership team of Laity & Clergy is being formed.
Update
Canon Kieron O’Brien gives an update and more information taking into account synodality. Please click here for further details.
Migrants’ Mass
Read the Report and photographs of last Sunday’s Mass. Were you there? The report can be found here.
May Prayer For Vocations
There is an ever present need to find men with a call to serve the People of the Church as Pastoral Priests. It starts with prayer of families and parishioners.
The Assisted Suicide Bill
The voices of those who recognise the need to improve and finance palliative care and support of Hospices must grow louder.
In Remembrance
Pray for the repose of the souls of Angela McCulloch and Darren Hazel who have died and for family members who have been bereaved.
All my hope on God is founded
He doth still my trust renew
Me through change and chance he guideth
Only good and only true
God unknown. He alone
Calls my heart to be his own
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 