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Monsignor John Furnival: Celebrating 50 years of priesthood

On 10 July 1976, John Furnival was ordained to the priesthood in his home parish of Holy Family, Southport.

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St Anthony of Padua Parish marks 100 years of faith and community

St Anthony of Padua Parish celebrated its centenary on Sunday 14 June with a special Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Archbishop John Sherrington.

Archdiocese of Liverpool group to visit CAFOD projects in Kenya

The Archdiocese of Liverpool and CAFOD have joined forces for a special fact-finding and faith-sharing visit to Kenya.

Fr Grant Maddock celebrates 30 years of priestly ministry

Parishioners, family, friends and fellow clergy gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ordination of Fr Grant Maddock, giving thanks for three decades of faithful priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Celebrating a year of service from Gene

Congratulations to Gene, who celebrated his one year anniversary as an altar server at St. Aloysius Church, Roby on Saturday 4 July.

Archbishop’s Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Archbishop John Sherrington has issued a statement highlighting the dangers of the Private Members’ Bill that seeks to legalise assisted suicide.

Humanitas: Catholic Social Action Conference explores human flourishing in a changing world

The Archdiocese of Liverpool community gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral on Friday 10 July for the fourth annual Catholic Social Action Conference, Humanitas: Flourishing in Action.

‘We are stronger together, and our communities reflect the many faces of God’

On 20 May, Archbishop John Sherrington joined us to learn about the work of the Merseyside Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ).

Walking Together:
The Journey to Pentecost

Christians across our own region are preparing to come together in celebration at this year’s Two Cathedrals Pentecost Walk.

Young people lead toiletries appeal for refugees

Members of the Justice and Peace Youth Group at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton and St Mary’s, Woolton have been praised for their efforts in supporting refugees and asylum seekers through a parish toiletries appeal.

Good Shepherd Appeal 2026
Love the Neighbour

Nugent is delighted to launch the Good Shepherd Appeal 2026, inviting schools, parishes and communities across the Archdiocese of Liverpool to unite in faith, generosity and service.

St Teresa of Avila Parish, St Helens celebrates its Centenary Year

This year marks a significant milestone for St Teresa of Avila Parish in St Helens as it celebrates its Centenary Year.

Sr Moira at the 2022 Josephine Butler Awards when she was named Woman of the Year.JPG

Walking the journey

Walking the journey of life with people is the privilege of those whose ministry is spiritual direction, more often referred to these days as spiritual accompaniment.