Thinking Faith is a week-long summer retreat at Boarbank Hall, Cumbria, for working-age Catholics in need of a break! It runs from 26th July to 2nd August 2025. Boarbank Hall is near Grange-over-Sands, overlooking Morecambe Bay. Thinking Faith was started 20 years ago by Sr Margaret Atkins OSA with assistance from former members of the
The Lay Mission project brings people to discover their individual charisms and gifts and discern practical ways to put these to use in the service of the Gospel, in their secular contexts, and so sanctify the world. It encourages participants to explore how their faith can be lived to the full in the domains of
In September 2025, the friars of the English Province are expecting a large intake of men to join as novices! As of May 2025, 8 applicants have been accepted to join. They are being called from many backgrounds, and are a sign of hope for the universal Church, especially for its intellectual life. It costs £12,000
Congratulations to Brian and Katja who were recently admitted in Glasgow Fraternal Group. The group in Glasgow is a new group, which was only set up in October 2024, so it is wonderful to be them to be celebrating these admissions, and for the group to growing. The pictures show Brain and Katja with Catherine,
On Saturday 17th May, during Mass in Durham, Jose was admitted as a Lay Dominican and Tamra made her First Profession. Jose and Tamra are part of the new Yorkshire Group, who meet in Leeds. As the group is still developing and has not yet been formally set up as a Fraternal Group, Jose and
During Mass on 3rd May at Blackfriars, Cambridge, two Enquirers were admitted: Howard (Thomas Mary) Trust and Emilie (Agnes) Louvet. Jill Gunsell, President of the Fraternity, presided, alongside the Religious Assistant fr Colin Carr OP, and Zlata Vrabec, who is the Formation Officer. Fr. Colin and fr. Robert Verrill OP, the Prior at Cambridge, concelebrated.
The Vatican has today announced that Pope Francis has died. In making the announcement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.” Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon him.May he rest in peace.Amen. Note of Condolence from the
This year’s seminar took place on 21-23 March at Hinsley Hall in Leeds. The theme was ‘Hope’ – as Pope Francis has given us the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ for this Jubilee Year. As well as our 3 main speakers who looked at various aspects of Hope, we had short sessions on 2 other Jubilee
On Saturday 15th March, the North East Fraternity celebrated the admission of 2 new members. The photos show Meena and Philip with Andy Doyle and fr. Thomas Mannion OP, the Religious Assistant. The admissions took place during the monthly meeting of the Fraternity, which meets at St. Cuthbert’s in Durham. Please pray for Meena and
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Christina Paddock (née Robinson). Christina died on 13 March, at the age of 91. She was a Lay Dominican for nearly 70 years, having joined in 1956. Her funeral will take place on March 27th in Lochgilphead at 11am, and Lay Dominicans are very welcome to
