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The Chi Rho Movement at St C’s

A new movement for lay people is being planned and developed in the Church of England and beyond and we are delighted that St Chrysostom’s will be one of the pilot parishes to help pioneer this encouraging initiative. The Chi … Continue reading

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Celebrating 25 years of the Society of Catholic Priests

On Thursday 12th September, the Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation, and we were kindly hosted by Southwark Cathedral. There were over 200 priest members and at least eight bishops in attendance from all … Continue reading

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A new Rector General for the Society of Catholic Priests

  The Society of Catholic Priests held their annual meeting last week at Hull Minster. It was an inspiring day for those who went and Hull Minster was a very welcoming place. SCP is a friendly, affirming, group of priests … Continue reading

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Visiting the Archbishop of Canterbury

A small group of priests, female and male, members of the Society of Catholic Priests, recently visited Lambeth Palace. I was part of the group. We had been invited to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury who tries to meet, and … Continue reading

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Inspiring priests at Worship

We were delighted at St Chrysostom’s to host worship of the 2016 SCP Conference. This ranged from a reflection on Our Lady on the Sunday evening to Vespers and Benediction, the rosary (led by our own rosary group) and Compline. The … Continue reading

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Inspiring and joyful priests

A member of St Chrysostom’s sneaked into the SCP (Society of Catholic Priests) 2016 conference for several of the sessions and meals. What did our spy discover? It was an absolute pleasure to be involved with the SCP conference and … Continue reading

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Inspiring vocations in 2016

Is God calling you to ministry in the Church? Think and pray about it! That’s just what a group of people from all over England (and Holland) did a few days ago at the Vocations Weekend organised by the Society … Continue reading

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“A wonderful and enriching weekend”

Fifteen people from different parts of the UK came together this weekend in Manchester for the SCP Vocations Weekend, based at Luther King House and St Chrysostom’s, with visits to several different churches. Those taking part came from a great … Continue reading

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