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Almanac 2008: Cover picture: Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop Terence Brain at the Vatican in Rome. Salford Diocesan Almanac 2008



A comprehensive guide and full directory to the organisations and parishes of Salford Diocese.
Almanac cover photograph:
Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop Terence Brain during the Salford Clergy Pilgrimage to Rome (September 2007).

The Almanac for 2008 also features, in words and pictures,
a Review of the Year for 2007
which covers the following events and initiatives
arising from our diocesan year in 2007:-
  • Salford Cathedral (major repair works)
  • Praying for Vocations (the year of prayer initiative)
  • "Welcome, Family Friendly Parishes" Programme
  • Apostolic Nuncio Visit (details of places visited)
  • Priest Ordination (a new priest for the diocese)
  • 75 Years in Lourdes (1100 pilgrims attended)
  • Clergy Pilgrimage to the See of Peter, Rome
  • Retired Clergy in Ireland meet-up at Knock
The Almanac (£3) may be purchased from
Catholic churches in the diocese (while stocks last).



Catholic bookshops can also supply the following:-


Diocesan Almanac - £3 or £4 (ringbound version).

Diocesan Liturgical Yearbook - £5.

National Catholic Directory - £27.50.

Note, these publications also available from the
CTS Bookshop based in Deansgate, Manchester.

Phone orders are welcome and postal delivery is available.

A copy of the Diocesan Almanac by post from CTS:
= ( £3.00 + £1.23 p&p ) = £4.23 total.
n.b. Price correct at January 2008.

 
Updates for the next Almanac?

Amendments and corrections should be notified to
The Almanac Editor: (Fr. Michael Cooke)
(click to send an email).
   
Salford Diocese - Diocesan Website This website!
Salford Diocese - Schools Commission  
Salford Diocese - Archives Salford Diocese: Fr David Lannon (Archivist)
   
Salford Cathedral Bookshop Please note, the bookshop closed in 2007.
   
Catholic Truth Society Bookshop
Open Monday to Saturday
Brazennose House West
Brazenouse Street
Manchester M2 5AS
Tel: 0161 834 5115 / Fax: 0161 834 5665

Catholic Publications / Newspapers

   
Briefing

The Universe

The Tablet

The Catholic Herald

Vatican Newspaper (L'Osservatore Romano)
   

News Services / Agencies  
   
The Holy See

Missionary Service News

Catholic News Service

Zenit News Agency

   

Shrines / Places of Pilgrimage

 

   
International Shrine of Lourdes

National Shrine of Walsingham

International Marian Shrine of Ireland

National Shrine of Aylesford

 


Catholic Reading and Research  
   
Catholic Online "A Centre for the Exchange of Information for Catholics and people of God"
Christus Rex
Lineacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics Promotes understanding of Catholic teaching on contentious issues in medical ethics. Trustees are the Catholic Archbishops of England and Wales
Catholic Charismatic Renewal National Service Committee - Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England site.
CICI Catholic Information Centre on the Internet
New Advent A source for Catholic Doctrine
   

Catholic Advice / Enquiry
   
Marriage Care Marriage Preparation and Counselling Services.
Getting Married Planning your wedding day and church service
   

Organisations
   
CAFOD Salford Diocese: Peter Grimshaw (Regional Organiser)
at CAFOD NWest Office.
   
Catenian Association An association of Catholic business and professional men.
The province covering the areas of Salford Diocese.
This year, 2008, the Catenians are celebrating the Centenary of the founding of the first Circle in Manchester in 1908 supported by the encouragement and approval of Bishop Casartelli the fourth Bishop of Salford.
Centenary 2008:
   
CAFOD Salford Diocese: Peter Grimshaw (Regional Organiser)
at CAFOD NWest Office.
Catholic Marriage Encounter
Dedicated to supporting and strengthening the bond of marriage.
Salford Diocese: Mike & Joy Bryan (local advisors).
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland Ecumenical Organisation fully supported by the Catholic Church
Churches Together in England Ecumenical Organisation fully supported by the Catholic Church
Legion of Mary (Salford Diocese)
Pontifical Mission Societies ("Missio")
Taize Community International Ecumenical Community
Redemptorist Publications
   

Clergy Interest
   
Congregation for the Clergy (Holy See) For Priests, Deacons and Catechesis
Universalis Liturgy of the Hours ("The Divine Office")
   

Vocations
   
Vocations (Salford Diocese) Salford Diocese: Fr David Featherstone (Director of Vocations)
English College, Valladolid, Spain  
   

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