Welcome to this autumn issue of the Light of the North in this Jubilee Year of Hope, and with plenty of encouraging news from around the Diocese.

Don’t miss Bishop Hugh’s Advent letter (page 3). Also, Fr Michael Briody goes to France to celebrate the 700th anniversary of buying a farm! (page19). Kenneth Sadler tackles the subject of digital discernment with some insightful observations from Pope Francis (page 22). Joe Creegan argues the case for a Catholic secondary school in the Diocese (page 31) and Eileen Grant explores the history of the humble tabby cat from the dawn of creation right up to the nativity (page 41). And there really is lots more for everyone!

Read it online here or click on the magazine.