Welcome to the Diocese of Salford
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Welcome to the Diocese of Salford website. Here you will find information about the Catholic Church in Greater Manchester and East Lancashire. You will find a listing of parishes and schools as well as an overview of the many ministries and departments that are an important part of our diocese. The Diocese of Salford, through the administration of the Sacraments, the sharing of the Word of God and through the many and varied diocesan ministries, continues to build the Kingdom of God through the efforts of dedicated priests and countless many people who generously share their time, talent and treasure in wonderful abundance with those in need. |
6th February 2012
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Bishops produce 'faith cards' for Catholics |
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A million “faith cards” are being produced so that their holders can be identified as Catholics if they have an accident – and to help to spread the Gospel.
The credit card-sized cards are being produced by the Department for Evangelisation and Catechesis of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and wil be freely distributed over the next two months in each diocese.
English College 650th celebrations |
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Last weekend saw the 650th anniversary of the Foundation Deed which established an English and Welsh Hospice on the site occupied by the Venerable English College.
Its foundation in 1362 makes this the oldest English institution outside of England. From 1362-1579, it was a Hospice for English pilgrims to Rome.
A big year for CAFOD |
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2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of CAFOD by the Bishops of England and Wales. Since its inception back in 1962, the official aid agency of the Catholic Church has brought hope and compassion to poor communities overseas and stood side-by-side with them to end poverty and injustice. The year will therefore be a special year of thanks to all CAFOD’s committed supporters: to the Conference of Bishops for its ongoing support, to CAFOD’s partners overseas, and to all those who enable its vital work to happen.
Here in the Diocese of Salford, CAFOD hopes to visit many parishes to say a huge “thank- you” to as many supporters as possible.
Sr Anne O'Shea has died |
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Sister Anne O’Shea, who served in the parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Joseph’s, and latterly in Salford Cathedral for many years as Parish Sister and Sacristan, has died in retirement in Tullamore, Ireland. She was 88 years old. May she rest in peace.
Job Vacancy: Safeguarding Co-ordinator |
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The diocese is seeking to recruit an outstanding individual to implement procedures, co-ordinate, support and promote the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults within the diocese.
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