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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” – The meaning of the Holy Mass

The meaning of the Holy Mass Fr Serafino Lanzatta tells us about a new series of podcasts available on Radio Immaculata… In a series of catechesis featured by Radio Immaculata, Fr Serafino M. Lanzetta explains the meaning of the Holy Mass as the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross made for our Redemption. From this Sacrifice – ‘sacrum facere’, to make something sacred, set apart for God – we can understand also the notion of “Banquet” and derive the …
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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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Parish Film Shows

Film Night: ‘My Life’ – Discussion on the Film

Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see “ My Life is a 1993 American film starring Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman ‘Watching this movie made me take a look at “my own life” it made me realize how easy it is to go through the motions of days, months, and years …
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Film Night: ‘My Life’ – Watch the Film

Film Night: ‘My Life’ – Introduction Night

Film Night: ‘The Man Without a Face’ – Discussion on the Film

Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see “ The Man Without a Face“ In October – we’ll focus on 1 powerful film per month (not necessary Christian, but also from pop-culture, with a very meaningful and impressive messages), with one introduction meeting, then showing the film, and one follow …
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Parish Newsletters

Newsletter: 17th November 2019 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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 – XXXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday 17th November 2019 Year C My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ In his message for the third World Day of the Poor, celebrated on 17 November 2019, Pope Francis reminds us that “the …
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Newsletter: 10th November 2019 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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 – XXXII Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday 10th November 2019 Year C My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ Today, Jesus makes it clear his claim about resurrection and eternal life. Sadducees doubted, or even worse, they ridiculed the belief in …
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St Swithun’s Primary School Newsletter – November 8th 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 8th November 2019 The Kids Bulletin: – Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time For Kids – Why not read today’s Holy Readings here again: Sunday November 10th 2019 for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time PLEASE NOTE …
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Newsletter: 3rd November 2019 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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 – XXXI Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday 3rd November 2019 Year C My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ Zacchaeus was up a tree. Why? Practically speaking, he was up a tree because he was short and he wanted to see …
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Fr. Marcin’s Blog

Pope Francis Message – 3rd World Day of the Poor 2019

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS THIRD WORLD DAY OF THE POOR 33th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 November 2019 The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever 1. “The hope of the poor will not perish for ever” (Ps 9:19). These words of the Psalm remain timely. They …
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Pope Francis kicks off World Day of the Poor with free healthcare for disadvantaged

16/11/2019

Blog Topic: “I was a Catholic once”

09/11/2019

REPORT FOR BAMENDA SUNDAY

03/11/2019

Modern Hymns

Hymn for Today: Lyrics – The Cry of the Poor – John Michael Talbot

It all began with a vision. “God gave me a vision of itinerant ministry going from parish to parish in a time of great need in our culture. I believe that our current ministry is fulfilling that vision. The Catholic Church has nearly died in recent years, but God is …
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Hymn for Today – Matt Redman – One Day (When We All Get To Heaven)

It will truly be a glorious day when we are reunited with our Father in Heaven. All of our pain will be gone and there will be nothing left to fear. The Lord made the ultimate sacrifice for us when He sent His only Son to die for our sins …
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Hymn for Today: Lyrics – Casting Crowns – Who Am I

BEHIND THE SONG Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 1 Corinthians 5:17 Casting Crowns is one of my favorite Christian Band. This band is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. They started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona …
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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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