Category Archives: Pastoral letters

Pastoral letters are issued by our bishop, sometimes jointly with other bishops.

Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral Letter read at all Masses 5th/6th October 2019

Posted on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 by David

The letter read out at Holy Mass over the weekend 5th/6th October, about World Homeless Day You may read it for yourself, or download a copy, by clicking here

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Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral letter for Lent 2019

Posted on Sun, 3 Mar 2019 by David

Lenten Pastoral Letter appointed to be read out at all Masses celebrated on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March 2019 (8th Sunday in Ordinary Time) “The disciple is not superior to his teacher; the fully trained disciple will always be … Continue reading →

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Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral letter for the Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time 2018

Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2018 by David

The letter read out at Holy Mass over the weekend 3rd/4th November. You may read it for yourself, or download a copy, by clicking here.

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Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral letter for Education Sunday 2018

Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2018 by David

The letter read out at Holy Mass over the weekend 15th/16th September. You may read it for yourself, or download a copy, by clicking here.

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Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral letter for the First Sunday of Lent 2018

Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2018 by David

The letter read out at Holy Mass over the weekend 17th/18th February, on the connection between the Eucharist and Almsgiving. You may read it for yourself, or download a copy, by clicking here.

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Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral Letter for Advent 2016

Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016 by Fr Martin

The letter read out at Holy Mass this weekend. You may read it for yourself, or download a copy, by clicking here.

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