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)
And I appointed you to go out and bear fruit,
fruit that will last."
(John 15:16)
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NEWS AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
5th February – Education Sunday
Interfaith Dialogue - the work of the Church'
with Archbishop Kevin McDonald 5th March
Lent / Eastertime resources 2012
‘God so Loved the World: Responding with Passion’
Bishop Crispian: Sharing the Bread of Life - for Communion and Mission: a document on the Eucharist
Bereavement & Loss Support Group Handbook
Diocesan Guidelines for the Sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism - Confirmation - First Holy Communion - combined
Prayer: tools for the toolbox
Saturday 4th February 2012
10.00am – 4.00pm (10:30am start Refreshments available from 10am) Please bring packed lunch. Tea / coffee / soft drinks available
No cost. There will be a variety of sessions. Come for all or part of the day.
Liturgy and Music for Holy Week
Saturday 11th February 2012
This year, Holy Week will have a very different feel because of the new translation of the Missal. There are also minor changes to the rites themselves. Come and explore liturgy and music for Holy Week through information, inspiration and sharing good practice.
Just Listen
Saturday 3rd March 2012
This day will use a resource from the Acorn Christian Healing Foundation to provide an introduction to listening skills. It will be of interest to anyone who would like to explore how to listen more effectively.
How to reach non churchgoing Catholics?
Saturday 3 March 2012
'Crossing The Threshold' - a resource day for parishes
Faith Filled Families
Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th April 2012
Come and explore some ways in which we can pass on the faith in families. Parents, grandparents, godparents, teams of catechists, priests and deacons, all are welcome.
The International Eucharistic Congress Dublin15-17 June 2012
The Diocese of Portsmouth is offering an exciting opportunity for groups and individuals from parishes or pastoral area communities to attend by providing a package of travel via coach & ferry with ccommodation (B&B, sharing a room) including registration, transport to & from the centre each day and attendance at the final Mass.
Further information
2012 RCIA Network Conference
Wednesday 4 July to Friday 6 July 2012
Opening the Doors of Faith Equipping the Team for the Period of Inquiry. The period of evangelisation is a time of no fixed duration or structure, for inquiry and introduction to gospel values, an opportunity for the beginnings of faith.
Portsmouth People
Next issue due for publication at the end of January 2012
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