De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.

Some wonderful news came from the Archbishop of Southwark, Peter Smith. Archbishop Peter has announced in a Pastoral Letter read out at all Masses today that Southwark Diocese are launching a new Certificate in Catechesis in conjunction with The School of the Annunciation in Buckfast Abbey. Cover of the new Certificate of Catechesis Archbishop Peter Smith and Fr Guy de Gaynesford signed a partnership agreement between the School of the Annunciation and the Archdiocese of Southwark at the end of a Mass for catechists in St George's cathedral yesterday. The School of the Annunciation will deliver the Diocesan Catechetical Certificate, beginning in January 2017. Archbishop Peter states in his letter: This new diocesan course is intended especially for catechists in our parishes and chaplaincies, but it will also be of importance and interest to teachers in our schools , to all who are engaged in faith formation in parishes, as well as parents, grandparents, r...

Here are some pictures of the Paralympic Mass held at St. George's Cathedral, Southwark on Saturday 8th September. My Bishop, Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood, con-celebrated Mass along with Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster. Archbishop of Southwark, Peter Smith presided. Between them the three bishops represent the Roman Catholic dioceses that cover Greater London. In his homily Archbishop Smith praised the "inspiring" competitors at the games and the selfless volunteers who had made the event possible. " Overall, my impression was that the games radiated generosity, goodness and achievement; a vision of the values and attitudes that can build up and renew society at large – a society in which everyone is welcome, everyone is respected whatever their abilities and disabilities and everybody has a real hope and aspiration of living a more fulfilled life ," he said. The Archbishop also paid tribute to the Dockhead Choi...