Welcome the stranger
June 19, 2026
Welcome the stranger: defend the right to asylum
A campaign supported & promoted by the Catholic Bishops of England Wales.
Today, people seeking asylum in the UK are facing laws and policies that deny their dignity. Families are kept apart. People are forced into poverty and isolation. Many live in fear, unable to rebuild their lives even after being recognised as refugees.
As Christians, we cannot accept a system that treats people as problems to be managed rather than neighbours to be welcomed. Together, we can build a society that welcomes, protects, and stands alongside people seeking safety.
A national Catholic schools Art Competition is being held in the lead-up to Adoremus 2026 (Saturday 10 October), inviting young people to reflect creatively on themes such as the Blessed Sacrament, the presence of Jesus, and the beauty of our cathedrals. Entries are open to ages 6–18, with a winner in each age group and an overall prize, and should be submitted by 15 September 2026 . We warmly encourage schools and pupils to take part in this opportunity to pray, imagine, and create.
Members of the U.C.M are holding a Coffee Morning in the main hall on Tuesday 7th July between 10.00 am and 12 noon. Format will be as normal, and all proceeds will go to parish funds! Please join us for a couple of hours for coffee and relaxation!
