Pastoral Letter for the First Sunday of Advent from Bishop John

During the summer, there was a letter from all the bishops of England and Wales which spoke of the First Sunday of Advent as the time when it was to be hoped that we would all feel confident in returning to Sunday Mass. Given the recent history and unpredictability of the Covid pandemic, and the fact that we are still experiencing high rates of infection in some areas, it is understandable that some people, particularly those with underlying medical conditions, may still feel that they should be cautious.    This is to be accepted without question.  It is important that we look forward to the time when we can, with confidence, meet together for our celebration of our Faith and to receive the Eucharist as our spiritual food for our journey and mission. So, if you feel that you cannot attend Mass for the time being, please do not consider yourself in any way excluded or at fault.   We look forward to welcoming you back when you judge the time is right………..To View and Download the remainder of Bishop John’s Pastoral Letter Click HERE