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GDPR Statement from The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Dear Friends, Before reading any further … You will have, no doubt, been inundated with e-mails recently regarding the new General Data Protection Regulations which came into force on 25th May. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is a Data Controller and consequently must process all Personal Data in accordance …
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Catholic Bishops – Statement on Abortion

This statement, published by the Catholic Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 UK Abortion Act, is addressed not only to Catholics of our countries, but more broadly to all people who seek to uphold the dignity of human life and …
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Portsmouth University Catholic Students

If you are Catholic, Christian or curious about Christianity, you are invited to join our community of students! We offer an opportunity to practise, talk about or find out more about your faith in an environment with other Catholics as well as join a supportive network of people. Catholic Society …
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Videos

Video: Nightfever what it is.

Video: Bishop Egan on the New Evangalisation

Podcasts

TUNE INTO “Radio Immaculata” – New Gosport Radio Station

Radio Immaculata’s programming schedule is structured around the rosary. A small community of Marian Franciscans in Gosport, Hampshire, is setting up an internet radio station. With the tagline “Bringing forth Christ through Mary”, Radio Immaculata launched last week on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The radio station, which is non-profit and non-commercial, will broadcast a mixture of live programmes and audio on-demand, from music to talk shows, from interviews and stories to meditations and prayers. The station is at radioimmaculata.org. The …
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Defending the Eucharist – Steve Ray

Listen to this fascinating interview with Steve Ray on Catholic Answers Live where he explores questions such as “How can I explain to non-Catholics that the Eucharist isn’t just bread and wine but the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ?” Click here to listen online > …
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RADIO IMMACULATA – AVE MARIA!

The Marian Franciscans in Gosport have launched an Internet Radio Station, offering a mixture of live broadcasting and audio on-demand. With all kinds of programmes, there should be something for everyone: from music to talk shows, from interesting interviews and stories to meditations and prayers. www.radioimmaculata.org/ …
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Parish Film Shows

Film Night; The Bible Episode 10 – Courage

The Bible 2013 Miniseries § Episode 10: The Courage – Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Disciples die, John survives death, exiled to Patmos, Revelation Paul has a vision and experiences a miraculous change of faith on a journey to Damascus; Martyrdom of the Disciples, John’s survival and exile to Patmos, …
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Film Night; The Bible Episode 9 – The Passion

The Bible 2013 Miniseries § Episode 9: The Passion – Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection The crucifixion and the Resurrection of Jesus through Ascension, Pentecost and Revelation. During this last episode, Peter denies Jesus and Judas hangs himself; the crowd clamours for Jesus’s death; Jesus is crucified, but when Mary …
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Film Night; The Bible Episode 8 – The Betrayal

The Bible 2013 Miniseries § Episode 8: The Betrayal – Last supper, Judas, Peter’s Denial Caiphas coaxes Judas into betraying Jesus; Jesus throws the disciples into turmoil at the Last Supper; Jesus is arrested and condemned to death as the disciples scatter. Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see …
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Film Night; The Bible Episode 7 – The Mission

The Bible 2013 Miniseries § Episode 7: The Mission – Pharisees, Jesus, miracles, Disciples Jesus feeds the crowds in Galilee and brings a dead man, Lazarus, back to life; Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey – a declaration that he is the Messiah; Jesus turns on the money-changers in …
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Parish Newsletters

Newsletter: 19th May 2019 – Fifth Sunday of Easter

Download this newsletter in printer-friendly PDF format to read later. But all the posts and more can be found below with links , videos and much more if you like too. Download this week’s Newsletter here: Newsletter – Fifth Sunday of Easter – Sunday 19th May 2019 Year C My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ Today, Jesus invites us to love one another. In our complex world, too. Complex because good and evil are being mixed and mingled …
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Newsletter: 12th May 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

Download this newsletter in printer-friendly PDF format to read later. But all the posts and more can be found below with links , videos and much more if you like too. Download this week’s Newsletter here: Newsletter – Fourth Sunday of Easter – Sunday 12th May 2019 Year C My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ Today, Jesus’ gaze over manhood is that of the Good Shepherd, who accepts under his responsibility the sheep that are given to him …
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St Swithun’s Primary School Newsletter – May 10th 2019

Welcome to the latest St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School Portsmouth newsletter. In this issue we have special Scroll down to check out lots of other bits of news, interesting readings and more… or alternatively you can download here: Download St Swithun’s Primary School – Newsletter 10th May 2019 For Kids – Why not read today’s Holy Readings here again: Sunday May 12th 2019 The Kids Bulletin: – 4th Sunday of Easter The future programs for all of the sacramental programmes will …
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Newsletter: 5th May 2019 – Third Sunday of Easter

Download this newsletter in printer-friendly PDF format to read later. But all the posts and more can be found below with links , videos and much more if you like too. Download this week’s Newsletter here: Newsletter – Third Sunday of Easter – Sunday 5th May 2019 Year C Father Marcin is away on his 2 week holiday after the Easter period. We wish him a peaceful break. My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ Today, 3rd Sunday of …
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Fr. Marcin’s Blog

Bishop Barron’s New Book Shows How to Defeat the ‘Devil’s Masterpiece’

Scandal is driving many Catholics from the Church, but L.A. prelate urges: ‘Stay and fight.’ Bishop Robert Barron pulls no punches in Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis, making a direct and powerful appeal to every Catholic tempted to flee the Church after a …
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Pope Francis – 2019 WORLD DAY OF VOCATIONS

12/05/2019

Blog Topic: Christ’s image of Mercy painted by Sister Faustina

25/04/2019

Blog Topic: Pope Francis stuns rival South Sudan leaders by kissing their feet in plea for peace

14/04/2019

Modern Hymns

Hymn RECKLESS LOVE – Cory Asbury

Cory Asbury is a Christian musician, worship pastor at Radiant Church in Kalamazoo, MI, and songwriter. He is also a part of the Bethel Music collective. These lines are part of the wonderful song composed by Cory Asbury titled “Reckless Love”. The song became so popular that even Hollywood artists, little kids …
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Hymn Nobody Loves Me Like You – Chris Tomlin

“Nobody Loves Me Like You” is such a great song and anthem of praise. Many of my favorite songs are based on the joy of the Psalms. And, several songs from Chris Tomlin’s albums have that psalmist feel. This song challenges me to want to know God more deeply, and …
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Hymn for Today: Mercy by Kristene Mueller Jesus Culture

“I was born on January 28th 1985 in Niagara Falls, New York, about a five minute drive from the actual Niagara Falls. It’s a beautiful place and generations of my family grew up there. My mom got saved when she was 16 and my dad got saved when he was …
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Eucharistic Miracles

Eucharistic Miracle of Paris France 1290

We have started our simple exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles which happened and were proved through the history of the Holy Church. (WE ARE ALL VERY WELCOME to visit The Chapel of the Sacred Heart in St Swithun’s church and to meditate what happened there. During Easter of 1290 a …
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