by Fr Matthew | Jan 25, 2021 | Gospel Reflections, Past Events, Prayer, Homilies, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, News, Formation, Mass
AMDG We end today the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. I think it is true to say that of all the years that I have been here in Oxford (admittedly not at all that very many) this year the week has featured more prominently. Perhaps in this time of shared...
by Alvea Fernandes | Nov 21, 2020 | Prayer, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Weekly Newsletter, News, Formation
AMDG Yesterday, Friday 20th November 2020, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales gave an official statement, responding to the Independent Inquiry Investigation Report on Child Abuse in the Catholic Church (IICSA). The statement concludes: ‘Today we...
by Catholic Chaplaincy | Oct 31, 2020 | Past Events, Prayer, Vocations, Homilies, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, News, Mass, Centenary Celebrations
My dear Brothers and Sisters……. This isn’t the way it was planned! Virtual meetings and celebrations are certainly a great scientific advance, but it is not the same as meeting in person, and praying together in the celebration of Mass. In this unprecedented time,...
by Alvea Fernandes | Sep 29, 2020 | Coming Up, Volunteering, Prayer, New to Oxford, This Week, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, News, Blog post, Mass
This coming Sunday, 4th October, we will be celebrating public Masses at 11am and 5.45pm in the Newman Room. As the photos (above and below) show, chairs are social-distanced (2m) and we have in place a way of coming up for communion that helps keep people at a safe...
by Alvea Fernandes | Jun 29, 2020 | Coming Up, Volunteering, Prayer, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, News
As we consider the next steps with regards to the availability of the Chapel for private prayer, re-opening the Chaplaincy for Masses, and live-streaming Masses, we would be very grateful if you could take a moment to complete our...
by Alvea Fernandes | Jun 14, 2020 | Prayer, This Week, Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, News
On Monday 15th June the Chapel of St Thomas More at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy will be once again open for private prayer. Our opening times are: Monday to Friday 10am-12noon Sunday 4pm-6pm These will be reviewed over the coming weeks, so please do...