In the churches around Portsmouth, we’ve been developing something called ‘Anna Chaplaincy’, which is about offering ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

When the Association of Bible College Principals in the United Kingdom convened in the summer of 2024, administrators came ...

Catholic families celebrate Candlemas Day by bringing the image of Baby Jesus to the church along with candles and rosemary.

On February 2nd, in some Mexican Catholic households, it's a tradition to make tamales to share with family and friends on ...

The Very Revd Dr Edward Dowler (Dean of Chichester) reflects on the Feast Day of ‘Candlemas’, when Jesus is presented at the temple by Joseph and Mary. This moment features a diverse range of people, ...

A memorial service has been held for the former Dean of Canterbury, Dr Robert Willis, who became famous around the world for his on-line reflections during the pandemic. The choral evensong was held ...

The Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn have issued a statement expressing their deep concern regarding safeguarding issues ...

Christmas decorations are typically put up on Advent Sunday, the fourth Sunday before the big day and most people take them down on the Twelfth NIght (12 days after Christmas) - although some may ...

However, in medieval times, people would leave their festive decorations up until Candlemas. It marks the official end of the festive period in England and falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and is ...

February 2 marks the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. St Bede wrote of Christ as the Temple itself A sublime if slightly rubbed illumination stands at the start of the Gospels in the Codex ...

India Vs England 1st T20I highlights: Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 34-ball 79 helped India post a thumping win over England to go 1-0 up in the five-match T20I series on Wednesday in Kolkata.