Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham and Chair of our Department for Dialogue and Unity, has issued a statement condemning the antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green on Wednesday, 30 April.
In his statement, Archbishop Longley prays for the victims and condemns rising and “abhorrent” antisemitism, calling for “all members of society to consider seriously how we may counter the alarming rise in antisemitism which is tearing at the fabric of our society.” Read more.
The National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse takes place every year on the fifth Tuesday of Easter. In 2026, the day is marked on Tuesday, 5 May.
Theme: Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
The theme for this year’s Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse looks at the scourge of domestic abuse which causes pain and fear that prevent its victims from living the life Jesus came to bring.
Immediately before the much-loved part of this verse from the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus’s words: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” This is how abuse feels to those who experience it – their dignity and value as a unique child of God is stripped away and destroyed. Read more.
Bishop Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham, talks about his desire for the National Shrine of St Winefride in north Wales to be a key place on the journey of towards healing and new life for all who are the victims of abuse, including their families, friends and the communities affected by the perpetrators of abuse.
Ahead of the Senedd Election on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued a document outlining the work of the Catholic Church in Wales as well as the main policy requests. Read more or click the file below.
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