Who is your patron saint for 2018?

Some  people like to seek a patron saint as part of their New Year resolutions and on the programme over the last few years we have each had a patron saint for the year and also a Blog Patron Saint.

Join us on next weeks programme to find out who our 2018 patron saints are going to be and the unveiling of the 2018 Blog Patron Saint.

In the meantime if you want to pick a patron saint for 2018 for your self head on over to the Saint's Name Generator HERE.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018

On January 15, the Church observes the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a commemoration instituted by St. Pius X. Pope Francis’s message for the day, written on August 15, is entitled “Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees.”

Vatican News - Pope at Mass for Migrants and Refugees: 'Overcome fear and welcome the other' - Pope Francis celebrates the World Day of Migrants and Refugees with a Mass in St Peter’s Basilica and reminds us that in order to encounter others we must first overcome our fears.

Vatican News - Pope’s homily at Mass on World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Full text

Official English-language translation of Pope Francis’ homily at Holy Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

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