Newman Society
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Newman Society
The Newman Society exists to support the faith and life of the Catholic Church in Oxford University. The society was founded in 1878 and is named after John Henry Newman, Oxford’s greatest theologian of modern times. During term time there are regular speaker meetings, as well as a varied programme of religious and social events. [...]
Oxford Citizens
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Oxford Citizens
Tanzania Project
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tanzania Project
Sister Beata, who runs a Catholic Primary School in Mwanza, Tanzania, is offering an opportunity for a teaching experience in August, 2009. Fr.Roger has already led out a group comprising Martin Pickup, Bonnie Lander, and Marco and Elizabeth Vonhof. Watch out for the report. To see photos click on: Tanzania Photos
One World Reflection
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Justice & Peace
Wherever the Gospel of the poor is proclaimed with intellectual rigour, deep compassion and personal engagement, a great service is done to the Church and to the World. But it is impossible to do long term work for global development, environmental concern, justice and peace, without tackling the hard questions of economics, law, physical science [...]
CAFOD
CAFOD is a leading Catholic organisation for international development and agent for global change, whose inspiration is rooted in the Gospels and in the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church. The branch at Oxford was launched only in 2008, but already we are a visible and vibrant group within the University. Our main permanent activity [...]
SVP Faith in Action
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The chaplaincy SVP group (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) is part of a nationwide network of parish groups committed to Christianity in action and the service of those most in need. Oxford is much bigger than the University and there are many opportunities for such service. Projects currently undertaken include visiting the hospital- and [...]
Follow The Hat
For those that would like to talk to, with or at a priest about religion, philosophy – whatever – but are allergic to religious buildings, Fr. M will be in Green’s Cafe (St. Giles) from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Wednesdays during Trinity. No answers guaranteed, but here are some of the areas that people [...]
Christian Life Communities
Christian Life Communities An opportunity to form small groups supporting one another in integrating prayer, discernment and daily life. Part of a world-wide lay movement inspired by Ignatian spirituality.
Lectio Divina
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Lectio Divina
The Lectio meeting on Thursday evenings is an opportunity to discover for yourself this ancient way of praying through scripture and to take part in faith-sharing. Meetings on Thursday evenings at 8:30. Contact Siobhan Burke.
Benedictine Retreats
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Benedictines at Downside
Benedictine Retreats At Downside The Benedictine monks of Downside Abbey would like to invite the male members of your society to come and experience our monastic life. We are holding a series of retreats throughout the year and the next one will be held between the 19th and 21st of June. Retreatants can follow the [...]
