A Reluctant Sinner (link) 20.9.2011
The Very Rev Ignatius Harrison CongOrat, who is currently the Provost of the London Oratory (more commonly known as the Brompton Oratory) was today also appointed Provost of the Birmingham Oratory. This appointmentby the Holy See follows the sudden resignation of the Very Rev Richard Duffield CongOrat. This information was released in an email by the Catholic Communications Network, though is yet to appear on the Bishops' Conference website's media page.
According to the press release, Fr Duffield resigned for reasons of ill-health, at his own request. Though, especially in light of the recent events at the Birmingham Oratory, in which the community seems to have suffered from internal disagreements, many will wonder whether there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Peter Jennings, Press Secretary to the Archbishop of Birmingham, reports that "Fr Gareth Jones, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cardiff, a former novice at the Birmingham Oratory, has been appointed as Assistant to Fr Harrison."
It was also announced today that Fr Ignatius Harrison will be the new Actor and Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Blessed John Henry Newman, who was beatified just over a year ago on 19 September 2010.
No details have been released as to whether or not Fr Harrison will now leave his position at the London Oratory, or whether there are plans to replace him there.
Please keep both Fr Harrison and Fr Duffield, as well as the London and Birmingham Oratories in your prayers.
Showing posts with label Fr Richard Duffield. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fr Richard Duffield. Show all posts
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Everybody welcome in Birmingham except Fr Dermot Fenlon
www.lovingit.co.uk - James Preece on 17.8.2011
Everybody is welcome at the Birmingham Rally for Peace. Everybody that is, except for Fr Dermot Fenlon. Women dressed as Bishops: Welcome. Fr Dermot Fenlon: Not Welcome.
Peter Jennings writes ...
"Under the banner “United Birmingham – One City – One Voice for Peace” the Peace Rally, held in Summerfield Park on Sunday 14 August, brought together people from every faith along with civic and political leaders supported by the Emergency Services whose members come from the families of our multi-cultural community – all citizens of our great City of Birmingham.
...
Having listened to the various addresses made by the speakers, there were recurring and common themes: respect for life and the dignity of everyone created by God; love and care of neighbour; forgiveness and compassion; tolerance and humility; justice and peace. A Creed for us all!"
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Forgivenes? Compassion? Tolerance? Are those the virtues of a community where a man "entirely guiltless of any wrong-doing whatsoever" can find himself evicted from his home for over a year?
Source image credit: Peter Jennings
At the end of the peace rally this prayer was said...
Muslims, Christians and Jews remember, and profoundly affirm,
that they are followers of the one God
Children of Abraham and brothers and sisters.
Enemies begin to speak to one another;
those who were estranged join hands in friendship;
communities seek the way of peace together.
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Source image credit: Peter Jennings
I wonder, did Fr Duffield pray that prayer?
Did he mean it?
Everybody is welcome at the Birmingham Rally for Peace. Everybody that is, except for Fr Dermot Fenlon. Women dressed as Bishops: Welcome. Fr Dermot Fenlon: Not Welcome.
Peter Jennings writes ...
"Under the banner “United Birmingham – One City – One Voice for Peace” the Peace Rally, held in Summerfield Park on Sunday 14 August, brought together people from every faith along with civic and political leaders supported by the Emergency Services whose members come from the families of our multi-cultural community – all citizens of our great City of Birmingham.
...
Having listened to the various addresses made by the speakers, there were recurring and common themes: respect for life and the dignity of everyone created by God; love and care of neighbour; forgiveness and compassion; tolerance and humility; justice and peace. A Creed for us all!"
[Link]
Forgivenes? Compassion? Tolerance? Are those the virtues of a community where a man "entirely guiltless of any wrong-doing whatsoever" can find himself evicted from his home for over a year?
At the end of the peace rally this prayer was said...
Muslims, Christians and Jews remember, and profoundly affirm,
that they are followers of the one God
Children of Abraham and brothers and sisters.
Enemies begin to speak to one another;
those who were estranged join hands in friendship;
communities seek the way of peace together.
[link]
Source image credit: Peter Jennings
I wonder, did Fr Duffield pray that prayer?
Did he mean it?
Friday, 22 July 2011
Brother Lewis in South Africa for good...
Catholic and Loving it! blog - James Preece - 22.7.2011
www.http://www.lovingit.co.uk/2011/07/brother-lewis-in-south-africa-for-good.html#comments
Fr Richard Duffield (the monkey, not the organ grinder) writes...
From Fr Richard: - A few weeks ago, Br Lewis requested a formal transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth in South Africa where he has been living since last September. Both communities have now agreed to this. He has asked us to print the message below in the Parish Bulletin:
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to write a few words to you, the parishioners of the Oratory in Birmingham, to explain that I have requested to transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth, in South Africa, where I have been living now for nearly ten months. I am very happy here, and I feel so much drawn to the particular work and life of this community that I want to remain here permanently. I thank the Birmingham Oratory community for the support they have given me in this decision. I am also grateful to the Apostolic Visitor, Father Felix Selden, both for the kindness that he has shown me and for the generosity of his decisions in my regard. I am deeply mindful of the many blessings I received whilst at Birmingham. I am now looking forward to a new future, and I ask you to support me in this with your prayers. If anyone wants to write to me I would be happy to hear from you!”
I would like to add that although the community here in Birmingham is sorry to lose Br Lewis we are pleased that he has found renewed enthusiasm for the Oratorian vocation as it is lived in a house with which we have a long-standing friendship and which some of us know well. We thank Br Lewis for his contributions to the life of this house, especially his work for the Cause of Blessed John Henry Newman; and we thank also the Fathers of the Port Elizabeth Oratory for their continued generosity and for the renewed inspiration they have given to Br Lewis. His address is: Oratory of St Philip Neri 8th Avenue PO Box 5012 Walmer 6065 Republic of South Africa
Evict somebody from their home for doing nothing wrong, force them to miss the beatification they worked so hard for, send them halfway around the world and leave them there for ten months.
What's that? He'd rather not come home?
Is anybody suprised?
www.http://www.lovingit.co.uk/2011/07/brother-lewis-in-south-africa-for-good.html#comments
Fr Richard Duffield (the monkey, not the organ grinder) writes...
From Fr Richard: - A few weeks ago, Br Lewis requested a formal transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth in South Africa where he has been living since last September. Both communities have now agreed to this. He has asked us to print the message below in the Parish Bulletin:
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to write a few words to you, the parishioners of the Oratory in Birmingham, to explain that I have requested to transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth, in South Africa, where I have been living now for nearly ten months. I am very happy here, and I feel so much drawn to the particular work and life of this community that I want to remain here permanently. I thank the Birmingham Oratory community for the support they have given me in this decision. I am also grateful to the Apostolic Visitor, Father Felix Selden, both for the kindness that he has shown me and for the generosity of his decisions in my regard. I am deeply mindful of the many blessings I received whilst at Birmingham. I am now looking forward to a new future, and I ask you to support me in this with your prayers. If anyone wants to write to me I would be happy to hear from you!”
I would like to add that although the community here in Birmingham is sorry to lose Br Lewis we are pleased that he has found renewed enthusiasm for the Oratorian vocation as it is lived in a house with which we have a long-standing friendship and which some of us know well. We thank Br Lewis for his contributions to the life of this house, especially his work for the Cause of Blessed John Henry Newman; and we thank also the Fathers of the Port Elizabeth Oratory for their continued generosity and for the renewed inspiration they have given to Br Lewis. His address is: Oratory of St Philip Neri 8th Avenue PO Box 5012 Walmer 6065 Republic of South Africa
Evict somebody from their home for doing nothing wrong, force them to miss the beatification they worked so hard for, send them halfway around the world and leave them there for ten months.
What's that? He'd rather not come home?
Is anybody suprised?
Sunday, 17 July 2011
A message from Fr Richard Duffield concerning Br Lewis Berry
Takem from newsletter of the Birmingham Oratory - 17.7.2011
From Fr Richard: - A few weeks ago, Br Lewis requested a formal transfer
to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth in South Africa where he has been
living since last September. Both communities have now agreed to this.
He has asked us to print the message below in the Parish Bulletin:
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to write a few words to you, the
parishioners of the Oratory in Birmingham, to explain that I have
requested to transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth, in South Africa,
where I have been living now for nearly ten months. I am very
happy here, and I feel so much drawn to the particular work and
life of this community that I want to remain here permanently. I
thank the Birmingham Oratory community for the support they
have given me in this decision. I am also grateful to the Apostolic
Visitor, Father Felix Selden, both for the kindness that he has shown
me and for the generosity of his decisions in my regard. I am deeply
mindful of the many blessings I received whilst at Birmingham. I am
now looking forward to a new future, and I ask you to support me in
this with your prayers. If anyone wants to write to me I would be
happy to hear from you!”
I would like to add that although the community here in
Birmingham is sorry to lose Br Lewis we are pleased that he has
found renewed enthusiasm for the Oratorian vocation as it is lived
in a house with which we have a long-standing friendship and
which some of us know well. We thank Br Lewis for his
contributions to the life of this house, especially his work for the
Cause of Blessed John Henry Newman; and we thank also the
Fathers of the Port Elizabeth Oratory for their continued generosity
and for the renewed inspiration they have given to Br Lewis.
His address is: Oratory of St Philip Neri 8th Avenue PO Box 5012
Walmer 6065 Republic of South Africa
From Fr Richard: - A few weeks ago, Br Lewis requested a formal transfer
to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth in South Africa where he has been
living since last September. Both communities have now agreed to this.
He has asked us to print the message below in the Parish Bulletin:
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to write a few words to you, the
parishioners of the Oratory in Birmingham, to explain that I have
requested to transfer to the Oratory of Port Elizabeth, in South Africa,
where I have been living now for nearly ten months. I am very
happy here, and I feel so much drawn to the particular work and
life of this community that I want to remain here permanently. I
thank the Birmingham Oratory community for the support they
have given me in this decision. I am also grateful to the Apostolic
Visitor, Father Felix Selden, both for the kindness that he has shown
me and for the generosity of his decisions in my regard. I am deeply
mindful of the many blessings I received whilst at Birmingham. I am
now looking forward to a new future, and I ask you to support me in
this with your prayers. If anyone wants to write to me I would be
happy to hear from you!”
I would like to add that although the community here in
Birmingham is sorry to lose Br Lewis we are pleased that he has
found renewed enthusiasm for the Oratorian vocation as it is lived
in a house with which we have a long-standing friendship and
which some of us know well. We thank Br Lewis for his
contributions to the life of this house, especially his work for the
Cause of Blessed John Henry Newman; and we thank also the
Fathers of the Port Elizabeth Oratory for their continued generosity
and for the renewed inspiration they have given to Br Lewis.
His address is: Oratory of St Philip Neri 8th Avenue PO Box 5012
Walmer 6065 Republic of South Africa
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