Welcome to the Diocese of Salford
The Year of Faith runs until 24th November 2013. As Bishop Brain says, the idea is for Catholics to become firmer in the faith so as to be able to share it with others in a convincing way. The task of all Christians is to share the Good News, and in any number of ways. But this call to "go out to the whole world" (Mark 16,15) will be fruitless if those who are asked to proclaim it are not confident in what we believe. So the year will be an opportunity for everyone to grow in confidence. There will be various events in the diocese throughout the year. Please see the Year of Faith section below.
8th December 2013
Today's Mass Readings
Thought for the day
Today's Saint
Canon Liam Houlihan RIP
With great sadness we announce the death of Canon Liam Houlihan, who has died peacefully at Nazareth House Nursing Home, Prestwich.
Music and Readings for Advent and Christmas
Everyone is invited to a musical celebration of Advent and Christmas at the Cathedal, with choral pieces and hymns and carols for everyone, in aid of two deserving local charities, Caritas Diocese of Salford and Salford Loaves and Fishes.It takes place on Sunday 8th December 2013, 7.30 pm at St John’s Cathedral, Chapel Street, Salford M3 5LL. Tickets £5.00 on the door or from Ticketline at https://www.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13289220
Cathedral Centre Books open for gifts
Cathedral Centre Books is open six days a week and it is well stocked with books, repository items and gifts. We have a large range of cards, books and gifts for the season of Advent and Chrsitmas.
You would be most welcome to call in and visit our shop and the staff will do all they can to find the books or gifts you are looking for.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
There will be Mass in the Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday 9th December at 7.30pm, Monsignor Kay, the Vicar General, will be the Principal Celebrant. After Mass the brochures and information for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2014 will be available.
