What’s On
Conclave
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, its 267th pope, will begin on Wednesday 7th May. Following tradition, the cardinals will celebrate a “Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff” in St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning of 7th May, before processing into the Sistine Chapel, and chanting the “Veni Creator Spiritus,” to invoke the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Once inside, each cardinal will take an oath to observe the procedures, maintain secrecy and vote freely for the candidate he believes most worthy. Votes are taken once on the first afternoon session, and thereafter twice on each morning and afternoon session.
The ballot papers bear the words “Eligo in summum pontificem” (I elect as supreme pontiff) above a space for the cardinals to write a name.
During the vote, cardinals individually approach Michelangelo’s painting of the Last Judgment, profess an oath in Latin, and drop their ballot into a large urn. A two-thirds majority (90 votes) is required to elect the new pope.
The traditional signals from the Sistine Chapel chimney will indicate an inconclusive ballot (black smoke) or white smoke, announcing that a new pope has been elected.
PRAYER FOR ELECTION OF NEW POPE
O God, Eternal Shepherd,
Who govern Your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for Your Church who will please You by his holiness and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Online Book of Condolence
An online book of condolence has been opened for people across the archdiocese to pay their respects to Pope Francis. You can leave a message by clicking on the link:
Prayer Card
You can download a pdf of the prayer card distributed in parishes by clicking the button below.
VE Day 80th Anniversary
At 6.30pm on Thursday 8th May,
the bell at Our Lady and All Saints will be ringing, along with other catholic churches in a coordinated national belling ringing, forming part of a broader effort to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe and to reflect on the sacrifices made during the war.
Let us remember especially Sergeant Cuthbert Boyers, Intelligence Corps who died on 22nd December 1941 and whose memorial is in the cemetery on the eastern side of the church. (Commonwealth War Grave).
Only 2 places left!
Parish Trip
Ampleforth Abbey
Date: Saturday 17 May
Transport: Coach
Journey time: approx 2.5 hours
Itinerary
8.30am Depart OLAS
11.00am Arrivals and coffee and biscuits
11.30am Welcome (by a member of the Monastic Community)
12.00pm Private Mass in Crypt Chapel (Fr O’Shea)
1.00pm Midday Office in Monks’ Choir (Abbey)
1.15pm 2-course Lunch in Refectory (included)
2.15pm Tour of Abbey Church (member of the Monastic Community)
3.15pm Free time for Visitors’ Centre, Abbey Shop, Marion Garden etc.)
4.15pm Holy Hour (optional) (Fr O’Shea)
5.15pm Tea and cake (included)
6.00pm Vespers in Monks’ Choir (Abbey Church)
6.30pm Depart (packed tea on coach – BYO)
9.00pm Return OLAS
Cost: £60 per person, which includes
return coach,
2-course lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee/cake
use of kitchen/dining facilities for packed tea
input from a member of Monastic community
