Bournemouth Echo | Faith Matters

Warm welcome for Wimborne Minster’s first lady

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

AS I was sitting in Wimborne Minster last Thursday to witness the installation of the new female rector – the first woman to be given the job – I knew I would like the Rev Vanessa Herrick.

Sally Ann tales mark 100 year anniversary

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

PEOPLE in Dorset are being given the chance to go down in the history books.

Down’s Syndrome lad Denum Ellarby forsaken by a Catholic priest

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

THE parents of a boy with Down’s Syndrome accused the Catholic Church of ‘cruel discrimination’ last week for refusing to allow him to take Holy Communion.

Passion Play coming to Poole

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:08:25 +0000

After successful pilot studies, Poole has its own Passion Play: “Through the Eyes of a Child”.

Peter celebrates 70 years as a Jesuit

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:01:22 +0000

IN 1942, at the age of 17, Peter Hackett from West Southbourne became a Jesuit, committing his life to The Society of Jesus, a Catholic male religious order that follows the teaching of the Catholic Church.

How believers are spreading the word about God

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:05 +0000

CHRISTIAN leaflets left in toilets, restaurants and supermarkets – have you found one?

Family’s resolution is no flight of fancy

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:05:13 +0000

The beginning of another year causes many of us to analyse our lives and make minor changes. Whilst contemplating my own New Year’s resolutions, I was stopped in my tracks by someone who made some very dramatic changes to help others.

How Christians Against Poverty can help you through hard times

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

GLADYS Cotton was 67 years old when she discovered that she was in serious debt after her husband died of inoperable cancer. All their savings had been used up creating a ground floor bedroom and shower to enable him to spend his last days at home.

Memorable moments of 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

IT’S been an eventful 12 months for Faith Matters, in the year when the Pope visited our shores and wedding prayers were said for the Royal couple.

Queen’s speech – our nation’s evangelist?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000

THE Queen’s speech has been received with delight by some church leaders. “Preach it sister!” was one Pastor’s reaction as she delivered what was clearly a strong Christian message to the country.