Bishop Philip writes…
At the weekend, I attended a Day from Catechists organised by our Formation for Mission Team at Sacred Heart Waterlooville (pictured). I gave an input about catechesis under the last four popes. You can read the paper below. What’s more, this weekend the Holy Father published a new Apostolic Exhortation called Dilexi te on love for the poor. It is the first major teaching document of his pontificate. You can read about it below and download a copy.
Meanwhile, welcome to this edition of e-News (Tuesday 14th October 2025). This month of October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary and this October the Holy Father is encouraging us every day to say the Rosary for peace in the world. If you don’t have a copy of my audio Rosary, you can access the files here. Please pray earnestly for peace, an end to the war in Ukraine, and a final resolution of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Please also remember the sick in your prayers too.
May God bless you, your family and friends over the week ahead.
In Corde Iesu
+ Philip
Bishop of Portsmouth
