Fr Philip is coming back to sing a Latin Mass on Friday 16th July in Wells in thanksgiving for 25 years of Priesthood. We hope to get a choir together to sing the propers and ordinary of the Mass. We will meet in Wells Church the two week before, twice a week, and Fr Bede will teach you the music. If you are interested in learning how we monks sing the chant, to the honour of God and the assistance at this Holy Mass, then watch this space ... more details to follow.

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Jobs at the Diocese

Adult Formation and Evangelisation Officer - working with parishes about evangelisation and mission. The successful applicant will need to be committed to the mission of the Church, a confident communicator, be able to promote the Gospel and support parishes to grow in their capacity to be places of mission and outreach.

Caritas and Environmental Officer - concerned with environmental issues, the poor and the vulnerable, to develop co-ordinated plans for action, working with parishes and schools in a Catholic setting.

For further information/informal discussion about the roles please contact Sarah Adams, the Director of Adult Education & Evangelisation on 0117 902 5595. The job description, personal specification and application form are available from the diocesan website. Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 25th June.

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New Multi Academy Trust: The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, consisting of 6 Catholic Primary Schools in Somerset (including our own Primary School in Wells) is looking for a new CEO for its Multi Academy Trust. See the Clifton Diocese Schools and Colleges website for more details.

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Safeguarding: Dear volunteer - The Safeguarding Team will be delivering safeguarding awareness sessions to volunteers on the following dates and times: Thursday 15th July, 6.30pm - 8.00pm ; Saturday 25th September, 9.30am - 11.00am. The training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams therefore, if you would like to attend, please email Beci Monks. Becki will send you a link to the training a little nearer the time.

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Our Children will begin to make their First Holy Communions at parish Masses. We pray for, and congratulate them and for their families as they receive the Lord for the first time. Well done!

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LEPRA: The second wave of COVID-19 in India has derailed its health system. Lepra is delivering lifesaving COVID-19 vaccinations and we urgently need your support to deliver more. Our aim is to reach and vaccinate the most vulnerable, of which leprosy sufferers account for approximately 80%. As it stands, people affected by leprosy are being side-lined due to logistical and prejudicial issues. Our vaccination project has begun in three Indian states: Bihar, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and we aim to vaccinate 10,200 people. To donate to Lepra, please visit our website or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. Watch a video about our emergency appeal here.