Northern English dioceses are expected to lose as much as 40 per cent of their serving priests in the next decade, forcing them to dissolve or merge dozens of parishes. According to a report by the Centre for Catholic Studies at the University of Durham, the number of active clergy in the Diocese of Middlesbrough will decline from 62 to 36 by 2019. This follows earlier estimates for Hexham and Newcastle, which predict a 36 per cent drop in priest numbers by the end of this decade, while the...
The AGM was held at the Benedictine Centre of Spirituality, North London on 24th October 2009 with 9 members present.Joe Mulrooney, who had convened the meeting, welcomed everyone to the Centre.
The following statement was written by Mike Hyland and Joe Mulrooney on behalf of the Advent Group in response to the promulgation of Anglicanorum Coetibus on the 9th November 2009. In this statement, they explore whether this is a retrograde step or a glimmer of hope. To comment on this statement, please register with th site and then you will be able to add your comment at the end of the statement. Unity in diversity (54 kB)
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