Tag Archives: D. Shrewsbury

Sobering words from Bp. Davies of Shrewsbury, England

Posted on 1 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury gave a sermon yesterday at a Mass in Thanksgiving for the Pontificate of Benedict XVI.
In the sermon he asked, about Pope Benedict’s time:

Tonight we might each examine our consciences and ask: did we live up … Continue reading →

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Great video on the “Dome of Home”

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a great video about the “Dome of Home”, a large church near Liverpool, England, in the Diocese of Shrewsbury entrusted now to the Institute of Christ the King.

And please remember to VOTE today.

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Of near-death and resurrection for a great English church

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Another great article appeared in the full print and full digital edition of the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald. SUBSCRIBE.
This one is about near-death and resurrection.
I have long been interested in the near-death experiences of some parishes. For … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Diocese of Portsmouth in England

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I read with interest about the appointment of the new Bishop of Portsmouth, His Excellency Most Rev. Bp.-Elect Philip Egan, vicar general of the Diocese of Shrewsbury, Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
I noted with additional interest that my friend … Continue reading →

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The Curé of Blackfen riffs The Curé of Ars: “If only your soul was as beautiful as your iPad!”

Posted on 7 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As I write, people in England have the opportunity to venerate the heart of St. John Vianney. My friend Fr. Tim Finigan, the mighty P.P. of Blackfen, the Dean of Bexley, His Hermeneuticalness, offers a fine post on blog which, … Continue reading →

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Bp. Davies (D. Shrewsbury) defends marriage: politicians who give lips service to the family must now act

Posted on 3 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pres. Obama, The First Gay President, is not the only one undermining our first freedoms.
We have been keeping an eye His Excellency Most Rev. Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury (south of the River Mersey next to Liverpool, the southern parts … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI sends Apostolic Blessing, Indulgence for opening of Extraordinary Form church

Posted on 18 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Brick by brick across the Mersey River:
Press Release from the Diocese of Shrewsbury
Sunday 18th March 2012
For immediate release:
Pope Benedict XVI offers blessing and indulgence to mark reopening of landmark Wirral church
Pope Benedict XVI is offering a Papal Blessing with an … Continue reading →

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Bp. Davies (D. Shrewsbury): Pastoral letter on Pope Benedict’s visit, Friday abstinence, new translation

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From ZENIT comes the text of a pastoral letter by the Bishop of Shrewsbury, England, Most Rev. Mark Davies. He issued it for the 1st anniversary of Pope Benedict’s visit to England. This pastoral letter is supposed to be read … Continue reading →

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D. Shrewsbury, England and the New Evangelization.

Posted on 3 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For your Brick by Brick File.
From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald comes this, with my emphases and comments.
A major centre for Eucharistic Adoration and the Old Mass? It’s the latest episcopal surge forward
Bishop Davies is striking a … Continue reading →

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Wirral’s Dome of Home: Institute of Christ the King in England?

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Brick by Brick. Wirral’s Dome of Home.
First, a related story: Mass marks re-opening of Wirral church (with video). The accents tell you we are close to Liverpool!
From the Beeb.
Catholic order could reopen Wirral’s Dome of Home
St Peter and St Paul’s … Continue reading →