Bp Hugh Gilbert

• 07/10/2019

  Homily for the Anniversary of the Dedication of St Mary’s Cathedral

  Today we keep the anniversary of the dedication of this Cathedral. It’s great to have Sunday for this. In the Gospel, Jesus clears the temple. He’s asked for a sign. […]

• 15/09/2019

  Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

  Today, as usual, there are three readings. Today’s from Exodus, 1st Timothy, Luke; Moses, Paul, our Lord. Three powerful readings. With one binding theme: the mercy of God. In the […]

• 31/08/2019

  Pastoral Letter on the Visit of the Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The idea of venerating someone’s bodily remains may not be appealing, even though there is good warrant for it in Scripture and Christian tradition. […]

• 22/08/2019

  Homily for the priestly Ordination of Dominic Nwaigwe

  Dear Dominic, it seems no time ago you were being ordained deacon in this church. Now, here we are again. Another page to turn. Another moment in your biography. Not […]

• 22/08/2019

  Homily for the 20th Sunday of the Year

  Today Jesus says to us: ‘I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already! There is a baptism I must still receive, […]

• 21/08/2019

  Homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  If you’re called Mary, happy Name Day! This Cathedral is dedicated to St. Mary in her Assumption. So, let’s wish it and ourselves and our parish a happy Name Day, […]

• 02/07/2019

  Homily for Joyce’s Retirement

  Today’s readings are Joyce’s choice: Paul to the Colossians and the Gospel of John, ch. 15. The verses of the Gospel just read have been called – by Jean Vanier […]

• 01/07/2019

  Homily for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Pluscarden

  Today we keep Ss Peter and Paul. It’s good to remember them, say thank you for them and ask their prayers. They are very much part of our Christianity. They […]