Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
The Diocese of Portsmouth covers Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Isles and parts of Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire
"You did not choose me
but I chose you.
And I appointed you
to go out and bear fruit,
fruit that will last.
(John 15:16)"
NEWS AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The unveiling of the statue of St John the Evangelist
Congratulations to Phillip Harris and James McAuley
who were ordained to the priesthood
by Bishop Crispian on Saturday 24th July
“Stronger together” by Fr. Tom Grufferty
© The Tablet, used with permission
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 
Walk the World!
An opportunity for young people (and not so young!) to walk around Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent along the South Coast and raise funds for CAFOD and World Youth Day. (approx 8 miles)
Saturday 28th August 2010
El Camino de Santiago de Compostela
The latest CAFOD challenge
2nd - 12th September 2010
Celebrating Christ the Healer
Saturday 11th September 2010
Led by Revd Dr Russ Parker, Director of
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation
and Canon David Hopgood, Dean of the Cathedral
A Day with John
Saturday 25th September 2010
10.00-16.00
Wisdom Centre, Romsey
An introduction to the Gospel of John with prayer and meditation on selected texts. Led By Deacon Bob Birtles.
Speaking Up & Speaking
Out!
Sundays 26th September & 10th October 2010
Have you ever considered public
speaking?
Feel that you need some help in
doing so?
Receive the Gift
Saturday 16th October 2010
10.00am - 4.00pm
An opportunity for Confirmation Catechists to
reflect on how they prepare Candidates for
the Sacrament of Confirmation
Are you married?
Try a one day
Marriage Refresher
This day is for married couples who want to spend a day reflecting on their relationship.
Saturday 23rd October 2010
Give Thanks to the Lord for he is good
An introduction to Stewardship in Portsmouth Diocese. What is it and why is it important?
Saturdays 6th and 20th November 2010
Baptised people: light in darkness
21st - 23rd January 2011
An opportunity to explore how we are called, as baptised
people, to share our faith and experience with others.
Portsmouth People
Next issue due for publication at the end of September.
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