UK experiences surge of adult converts to Catholic faith
The sustained rise in adult initiation, including a 71% increase from the previous year in one diocese, is attracting media attention in Great Britain.
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Articles tagged Archdiocese of Southwark
Thousands of adults joining Catholic Church in UK this Easter, especially young men
Adults from across the UK, particularly young men, are joining the Catholic Church this Easter Vigil, marking a Catholic revival among young adults.
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UK Catholic archbishop leads over 100 schoolchildren in Eucharistic adoration
Archbishop John Wilson encouraged the students to build a personal relationship with Christ as part of an initiative to revive the practice.
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English dioceses ban Fr. Rupnik’s artwork while Vatican continues its promotion
A spokesman for the Diocese of Plymouth stated that 'in line with the position being adopted by other dioceses, it has been decided that it would be totally inappropriate to continue to endorse, display, or use any copies of Fr Marko Rupnik’s artwork in any way.'
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Teachers to strike after UK archdiocese bans LGBT author from speaking at Catholic school
The Archdiocese of Southwark continues to face vocal criticism after it prevented a pro-LGBT author from presenting his sexual explicit books at a Catholic school in March.
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UK archdiocese scraps pro-LGBT author’s planned speech at Catholic school
The Archdiocese of Southwark stood by its decision to cancel two events at which a pro-LGBT author would be addressing young children, saying the archdiocese must act in accordance with its 'well-known theological and moral precepts.'
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