The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has prompted a good deal of reflection within the Roman Catholic Church about what might lie ahead in the life of the Church.

For the last couple of years we have been encouraged to think about the future of the Church. The COVID pandemic probably started off this need to consider afresh how and why we do things and our direction and purpose. Then we had a new Rector.

We were delighted to welcome Bishop Michael to the Benefice on 12 March and 16 March. On both days, Bishop Michael was kept busy, meeting a range of people and finding our more about our church life together. Huge thanks are owed to David and Tamsyn Cowie for providing and organising the refreshments in the evening.

Issue 39 - March 2025

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? As we approach the end of this year and the starting of a new year, it is natural to take some time to reflect and look ahead. Whether you make specific resolutions for the coming year or not, I dare say that you do have some hopes for the future and perhaps even some plans for ways to try to make those hopes a reality.

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? As we approach the end of this year and the starting of a new year, it is natural to take some time to reflect and look ahead. Whether you make specific resolutions for the coming year or not, I dare say that you do have some hopes for the future and perhaps even some plans for ways to try to make those hopes a reality.