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

tools for the toolboxPrayer: 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.

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Liturgy and Music for Holy WeekLiturgy 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.

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Just ListenJust 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.

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how to reach CatholicsHow to reach non churchgoing Catholics?
Saturday 3 March 2012

'Crossing The Threshold' - a resource day for parishes

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Faith Filled FamiliesFaith 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.

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IECThe 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.
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2012 RCIA Network Conference2012 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.

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Go Out and Bear Fruit

Go Out and Bear Fruit


The Pastoral Plan


Pastoral Areas


Portsmouth People

Portsmouth People

Next issue due for publication at the end of January 2012

Visit Portsmouth People online
 

St John's Cathedral

St Johns Cathedral

 

Visit the Cathedral


 

Bamenda our sister Diocese

Bamenda our sister Diocese

 

Visit Bamenda and Portsmouth online