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9 May 2017

BISHOP ROBERT'S REFLECTION ON THE ARCHBISHOPS' ELECTION LETTER

Although the General Election campaign in Britain may not appear to be directly relevant to our continental based diocese, Bishop Robert has commended the joint letter from our Archbishops for prayer and reflection. The Bishop also offers his own thoughts on future European relationships.

15 Apr 2017

BISHOP'S MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR EASTER

Bishop Robert's Easter Message to the diocese offers a note or joyful hope against the backdrop of a troubled world. The full text of Bishop Robert's seasonal greeting can be found to read or to download for distribution in churches.

14 Apr 2017

SUPPORT AFTER CALAIS CAMP FIRE DEVASTATION

Bishop Robert has sent a message of support and the assurance of his prayers to the Pas de Calais congregations after fire that engulfed the Grande-Synthe refugee camp near Dunkerque, in the early hours of Tuesday morning leaving people injured and homeless.

11 Apr 2017

CHRISM OILS BLESSED IN BRUSSELS & MILAN

In special Chrism Eucharists oils were blessed in Milan and Brussels. Clergy and lay leaders rededicated themselves to Christ's service.

2 Apr 2017

BISHOP’S BBC RADIO CHAT ON BREXIT AND GIBRALTAR

Bishop Robert has been speaking to BBC local radio stations across England this morning (Sunday 2nd April 2017) after the triggering of Article 50 formally started the withdrawal by Britain from the European Union.

1 Apr 2017

SUPPORT “ROCK SOLID” FOR GIBRALTAR CATHEDRAL CONGREGATION

As the UK government and people of Gibraltar are expressing their deep concerns about the future of the British Protectorate, our bishops have both sent the Dean and congregation of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity messages of encouragement.

27 Feb 2017

QUESTION TIME – POPE FRANCIS OFFERS ANSWERS

Towards the end of his visit to All Saints’ Anglican Church in Rome on Sunday 26th February, Pope Francis was asked a series of questions from people attending. This article contains a paraphrase from Italian to give a flavour of his warm hearted and good humoured replies. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A DIRECT LITERAL TRANSLATION.

26 Feb 2017

POPE’S VISIT IN PICTURES

A pictorial reminder of a momentous event when Pope Francis came to share in the two hundredth anniversary celebrations of All Saints Church in our diocese. The whole event can also be found on YouTube.