Dennis Yates RIP
Dennis Yates RIP The Diocese of St Albans has learnt with sadness of the death of Dennis Yates. Dennis Yates was Diocesan Secretary from 1966 until the end of 1989, when he retired. He was made a Lay Canon of St Albans Cathedral in 1977 He died on 23rd May, aged 87. A requiem Mass… Read more »
Read moreFinding Hope after Manchester
Finding Hope after Manchester (This article reproduces the message given by Bishop Richard at the Luton Vigil for the victims of the Manchester bombing) This is written in the immediate aftermath of the horrific bomb blast in Manchester, and the murder and maiming of so many people, especially the young. At times such as this,… Read more »
Read morePrayers for Manchester and London
Prayer for Manchester and London After recent terrorist attacks and the fire disaster: O Lord our God, source of all goodness and love, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies look with compassion upon all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls,… Read more »
Read moreArchbishops’ Election Letter to Parishes
Archbishops’ Election Letter to Parishes The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to parishes and chaplaincies of the Church of England concerning the General Election on 8th June. They have asked that it receives as wide a circulation to all parishes and chaplaincies. Click the links below to read or download… Read more »
Read moreBishop’s pastoral letter re 2017 General Election
Bishop’s pastoral letter re 2017 General Election Dear Colleagues, We were all taken by surprise by the Prime Minister’s decision to call for a General Election which will take place on 8th June. I am sure that most of you will already be thinking and praying about our role in the election and the way we,… Read more »
Read moreBishop of St Alban’s Easter Message 2017
Easter message from the Bishop of St Albans April 2017 The events of the first Easter were characterised by surprise and joy, despite the fact that they took place amidst suffering and death. A century ago, three appalling genocides were taking place within the Ottoman Empire (which ruled over parts of South-eastern Europe, Western Asia… Read more »
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