This Advent, let your generosity echo in the very place where our faith began. Bring hope to the heart of Christianity. bit.ly/3Ku5Ee2

Columban Director in Britain Fr. John Boles has recently written to supporters and benefactors, with details of our 2025 Christmas Appeal. Have a read of his letter here: columbans.co.uk/mission/17393/… #Columbans #Missionaries #Advent #ChristmasAppeal

For the next week, every donation to Pact is DOUBLED up to a total of £32.5k thanks to the Big Give campaign. When you give now, your money will make twice the difference to… 👨‍👦 Support prisoners' children 🤲 Keep families together 🔓 Reduce reoffending pact1.link/BigGive2025

The SVP believes no child should grow up in poverty. The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy is a welcome start, particularly the ending of the 2-child benefit cap. Now delivery & impact are vital. Every child deserves dignity, security & the chance to flourish. #childpoverty

Advent is slow, teaching us to wait patiently for Christmas. Wise words Catherine Pepinster Advent calendar. Thanks to all contributors thus far Dame Rachel de Souza Brendan O'Hara MP Damian Hinds Angus MacDonald Diocese of Plymouth Ten Ten Resources Frank McNally MP Read more here catholicunion.org.uk/advent-2025/

May our world be flooded with the grace of your coming: let us experience the fullness of your joy. – Lord Jesus, come to us in love. #lauds

In today's #AdventCalendar for children, we reflect on the ways that we can comfort someone when they are upset. For today's activity, we suggest playing our game, Building a Brighter World! Find more reflections and activities this Advent➡️ cafod.org.uk/education/prim…

Sending #bestwishes and #prayers to our Archbishop, Bernard Longley. Yesterday, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also marked the 16th anniversary of Archbishop Bernard’s #installation as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Congrats!

🕯️ Our Advent assembly for primary schools is now available. This Advent we are reflecting on the impact of an incredible Jubilee Year – a year filled with faith, action and transformation. 📽️ Watch our assembly here ➡️ cafod.org.uk/education/prim…

Let young people know about this competition focusing on Refugees. Running until February 2026. columbans.co.uk/education/1707…

This weekend's vlog post from Mgr Daniel ourladyofgoodcounsel is now available to watch: buff.ly/mCDS99j An opportunity to take time out for quiet #prayer and #reflection. “You are as Strong as the Cedars of Lebanon” - Pope Leo. Reflection for the Third Sunday of #Advent

A great start to Christmas Week! Join the annual Carol Service at St Chad's Cathedral, our Diocesan Mother Church. Sunday 21 December, 5pm.

Turn your passion into hope! 🌟 Start a fundraiser and help feed children with Mary’s Meals: bit.ly/48H4Eey #GiveHopeThisChristmas

I have written to Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis to offer my deepest condolences following the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. I was saddened to hear of the loss of life and the injuries sustained, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Jewish community. cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-expre…

This Wave of Hope reflection for Advent comes from Bishop Jim Curry, our Lead Bishop for the Holy Land. Jesus was born into a mess, says Bishop Jim, but we should never lose hope that, in Him, the world can be different.

During an audience with groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree, Pope Leo prayed in particular for the victims of the terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Sydney on Sunday, whom he entrusted to the Lord. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

There’s lots happening this #Advent in the British Province of Jesuits. Check out our calendar to see what’s coming up.

Booking is now open for next year's #Brum2Lourdes Pilgrimage. Travel and accommodation options have been released. Full details on our website buff.ly/WMdhMhZ Next year's theme is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."

This Christmas, let your love reach the heart of Christianity. Your gift brings hope and care to children and families in the Holy Land. From your heart to theirs. Donate today: bit.ly/3OJ29Qe

This Wave of Hope short reflection for Advent comes from Sr Gemma Simmonds CJ, a sister of the Congregation of Jesus. She shares how this year she found hope in the long-awaited union of the two branches of her congregation, which was founded by Venerable Mary Ward in 1609.