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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: ‘LORENZO’S OIL’

Film Review by Roger Ebert Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see “Lorenzo’s Oil” WATCHING ‘LORENZO’S OIL’ MOVIE – “Life has meaning only in the struggle, triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods… so let us celebrate the struggle!” (after a short introduction we are very …
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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

Parish Newsletters

Newsletter: 19th January 2020 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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 – 19th January 2020 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A My sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace Sunday in England and Wales is on 19 January. Each year Pax Christi, the UK branch of the international Catholic peace organisation, promotes the Pope’s …
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St Swithun’s Primary School Newsletter – January 17th 2020

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 January 17th 2020 The Kids Bulletin: – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A For Kids – Why not read today’s Holy Readings here again: Sunday January 19th 2020 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time We …
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Newsletter: 12th January 2020 – The Feast of The Baptism of the Lord

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 – The Feast of The Baptism of the Lord 12th January 2020 Year A My sisters and brothers in Christ, Today, we look at an adult Jesus. The child of the manger has grown to manhood and respectability, and reaches that place in …
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Newsletter: 5th January 2020 – The Feast of Epiphany of the Lord

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 – The Feast of Epiphany of the Lord 5th January 2020 Year A My sisters and brothers in Christ, We imagine ourselves in the presence of baby Jesus, and Mary and Joseph. We are surprised to see men of eastern appearance come. They …
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Fr. Marcin’s Blog

Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict and the ‘Secret Magisterium’

COMMENTARY: Why is it assumed by some of the Catholic press that the Pope Emeritus is undermining the Pope on priestly celibacy when he agrees with him? Father Raymond J. de Souza A vigorous agreement has broken out in Rome, and there is rancor and recriminations all round. The new …
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Baptism facts: Do you know yours?

11/01/2020

Hope at the heart of Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace Messages

04/01/2020

Pope Francis-Christmas Message and “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing 25-12-2019

27/12/2019

Modern Hymns

Hymn for Today: Lyrics – “O Holy Night” – Hillsong Worship

Hillsong Worship 24 Jan 2018 I love this christmas carol as it doesn’t just describe a world of sin and weary souls without Jesus, but it’s an exaltation of the new hope we have because of that holy and divine night, where heaven literally came to earth. When singing, …
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Hymn for Today: Hymn Matt Maher – Glory (Let There Be Peace)

This week’s featured song story comes to us from Matt Maher. We’re excited to share with you the amazing story behind his song “Glory (Let There Be Peace).” Click on the video interview below to hear Matt Maher share the full story and meaning behind this track, and scroll down to …
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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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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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