Fr Matthew Pittam: Summoned by bells
August 2, 2018
I have been the priest of a small, rural parish for several years now. Our church is a modest and modern building which sits...
Fr Matthew Pittam
For the housebound, internet Masses can be a great comfort
May 4, 2018
The ill and infirm can find great comfort in online Masses. Here are some of the best resources
Christ must be at the centre of Catholic mental health provision
December 20, 2017
As the government looks to expand mental health provision in schools, we have an opportunity to develop truly Catholic forms of support
Don’t leave funeral planning until it’s too late
December 7, 2017
All too often, families don't know what their loves one wanted. Tell them now - it's a chance to witness to the Resurrection
A funeral Mass is more than a consoling memorial
November 23, 2017
People don't like to think of Purgatory - but praying for the dead is an important act of charity
Why are so many Catholics embarrassed by the English martyrs?
October 31, 2017
Airbrushing and sanitising history will not help in our dialogue with other Christians
Yes, the rosary is a weapon – but maybe not the way Rupa Huq thinks
October 20, 2017
The rosary is immensely powerful, but it is God's strength at work, not ours
Why the rosary works wonders in youth ministry
October 7, 2017
On the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, a priest explains the transformative effect of this traditional devotion
Opposing abortion is a matter of reason, not religion
September 13, 2017
You don't need to be religious to realise all humans have a right to life
Never forget the lonely dead. They need prayers too
September 4, 2017
Parishes should have teams of people who can be called upon to be present when there are few mourners
Fr Matthew Pittam: The subtle temptation of nostalgia
August 24, 2017
I have recently discovered the treasure trove that is the BBC archives on iPlayer. Of particular interest recently was A Passion for Churches, produced,...
Uniting England around Our Lady
August 17, 2017
Uniting England around Our Lady One of the great treasures of the National Gallery is the Wilton Diptych. Completed in around 1395 as a...
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