ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM'S PASTORAL LETTER 1st JANUARY 2023

If you missed Archbishop Malcolm's January Pastoral Letter, you can watch it below  or read it by clicking here

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PASTORAL LETTER

Archbishop Malcolm has recorded a video of his Pastoral Letter for this Sunday.  You can read a copy by clicking here or you can view it below.

ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM's EASTER MESSAGE

Easter Message 2022 from the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP Archbishop of Liverpool: Is available by clicking here.

ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

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PASTORAL LETTER

Archbishop Malcolm has issued a pastoral letter please collect a copy on your way out of the Hughes Room  or click here to read an electronic version

FROM ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM MCMAHON:

The poorest countries are facing a health and an economic crisis. In addition, many are feeling the effects of climate change already. 2021 is a critical year as the UK is hosting two major global meetings: the G7 Summit in June and the UN Climate talks, COP26, in November. With the eyes of the world on us, we want the UK to play a leading role.

CAFOD is suggesting two ways in which we can do this and have provided resources for both. Please can I encourage parishioners to support these by signing a petition about the climate crisis which you can read at the following address: https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/73304/petition/1.  Parishioners are also encouraged to meet with their local MPs to explain that as Catholics, they care passionately about our sisters and brothers around the world and want more to be done to help them. More details here:  https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Campaign-with-us/Parliament-in-your-parish

LGBT+ BROTHERS AND SISTERS:

The Archbishop wrote to priests about a recent statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican. He has given permission to shae these words with you

The recent response by the CDF to a dubium on the blessing of same-sex unions has caused some hurt amongst the faithful of the archdiocese and beyond…

We are a stronger and more powerful witness to Christ because of the presence of our LGBT+ brothers and sisters, indeed, because of the inclusion of all the people of God. Far from denying their experience, and the reality of their lives, we should learn from them and hear God speaking through that reality. We would be poorer without them. It is my hope and prayer that we will find new ways of expressing this inclusivity, understanding the language we use, and employing the talents of everyone, to witness more profoundly in our lives as priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful, a fundamental Gospel teaching: that God’s love has no limits.

Archbishop McMahon

Dealing with LGBTQI+ discrimination and hate crimes

Following on from the Archbishop's comment above - here are some resources that may be useful if you are experiencing discrimiation or hate crimes.

True Vision True Vision is an online form which you can use to report hate crime online to the Police. Website: www.reportit.org.uk/your_police_force

Equality and Human Rights Commission If you have experienced discrimination or need information, advice and support on equality and human rights issues. Website:https://www.equalityhumanrig hts.com/en Email:correspondence@equalityhumanri ghts.com

Samaritans Samaritans provide a 24/7 service and will support and listen to you, whatever you’re going through. Phone: 116 123 Email: Website: www.samaritans.org

Galop Galop is a LGBT+ anti-violence charity, offering advice and support to people facing hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. Website: www.galop.org.uk Phone: 020 7704 2040 Email:

EASTER MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM

Archbishop Malcolm has prepared an Easter message which you can download by clicking here

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