Mini-Newsletter 2015 no.11

Saturday 23rd May: Beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero

The beatification of Archbishop Romero will take place in San Salvador at a ceremony in the 'Salvador del Mundo' Plaza presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato, who heads the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of the Saints. It is scheduled to take place between 09.00 and 12.00 hours local time which is 4pm to 7pm British Summer Time. It should be possible to watch the service on-line at tvcaelsalvador.org. Bishop John Rawsthorne will represent the Bishops' Conference in San Salvador.

Thursday 11th June:  “How Islamic is the so-called Islamic State?”

Bromsgrove Justice & Peace Group invite you to hear Dr Chris Hewer talk at 7.30pm in St Peter’s Community Centre Rock Hill, Bromsgrove B61 7LH. Dr Chris Hewer comes from a background in Christian theology, education, Islamic studies and inter-faith studies. He is author of ‘Understanding Islam’ and runs courses on the subject across the UK& in Europe and has also appeared in a series of programmes on Ahl ul-Bayt TV explaining the Christian perspective to Islam. Further information can be found on www.chrishewer.org. Contact : Barbara Gilmurray deerfold@aol.com