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Irish Independent
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Programme of events revealed for annual Lady's Island Pilgrimage in Wexford – ‘There's no place more beautiful'
Bishop Ger Nash will do the honours, celebrating mass at 3 p.m. with the Lagoon Junior Choir providing accompaniment, followed by a procession around the island. The castle has been subject to a lot of heritage conservation work of late and Fr Jim Cogley is looking forward to showing off the results to visitors, noting that Wexford County Council has invested 'considerable funding' in the local area of late. Currently in the process of being completed is a stunning mural by Boolavogue artist Monica Gahan, depicting the island on a wall of the castle courtyard. The area in front will provide a facility for those who wish to have loved ones remembered on the Island in the form of a ceramic photo plaque. Enquiries for this can be made on 087-4066977. With a huge amount of work required for pilgrimage season, Fr Jim is fulsome in his praise of the local community. 'The Parish of Lady's Island, although small in size, is blessed with a wonderful team of volunteers that make the pilgrimage possible each year,' he said. 'One team of men and women are responsible for the running of the gift Shop that has a wonderful array of items for sale and is open each day. Another large team take care of the Coffee shop where visitors are welcomed and can enjoy the delights of home baking and refreshments. This too is open daily during pilgrimage season and more volunteers are always welcome.' Fr Jim has revealed that daily services will take place at 3 p.m and 7.30 p.m. with a whole host of different musicians and speakers taking part. After the service on August 15, Fr Jim himself will speak with a focus on healing. 'We are pleased to welcome a return visit from Celine Byrne, one of Ireland's best-known singers, and world-renowned star of opera,' Fr Jim revealed. 'Celine, from Kildare, will be singing and sharing her faith journey on Sunday August 24. Her performance last year was magnificent, but many missed out because of inclement weather.' Celine has performed for three popes, US presidents and has shared a stage with legendary opera singers like Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Andrea Bocelli. While a singer with the stars her feet are firmly on the ground as she remains humble, honest about her own struggles, and a strong advocate of healing and mental health. Celine will also launch Fr Cogley's latest two books In the Wood You Believe series, Vol 12 When I befriended my Anger and Vol 13 A World of Symbols. These will also be available to order on Mass the following Sunday, September 7, will be a Diocesan celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope. At 3 p.m. the All Ireland Peace Choir will perform and afterwards Bishop Nash will dedicate the Wall of Remembrance. The Closing Mass and Candlelight Procession will take place on Monday September 8, at 7 p.m. Among the other changes to this year's programme are the blessing with holy oil which will take place each Wednesday and Friday after 3 p.m. mass; rosary before mass at 7 p.m. on Mondays; prayer around the cross on Fridays after 7.30 p.m. mass. A listening service will also be available with trained personnel after 3 p.m. masses. 'When the weather is smiling and even when its not, there is no place more beautiful than Lady's Island to visit,' Fr Jim says. 'Come and enjoy yourself and be part of a long tradition that has remained unbroken, apart from Cromwell and Covid, for the past 1400 years.'
The Citizen
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
New school to open in Sheffield in 2027
New school to open in Sheffield in 2027 The new private school coming to Sheffield has officially been named Seaton House and will open for partial intake in January 2027. Originally confirmed last year, many more details about the school have been released following a media launch at the Manor House on Thursday afternoon (July 31). Situated off the P228 in Sheffield, the co-educational school is being built on a 25-hectare site that includes the old Seaton polo fields, which will be used for sports facilities. Construction is set to begin early next year, with development led by Collins Residential in conjunction with REACH-SA and Khanyisa Inanda Seminary Community Projects (KICP). The school plans to cater for Grades 0000-12, but will initially only open to pupils from Grades 0000-4 in the junior primary and Grades 8-10 in the high school, after which the grades will grow organically. High school pupils will follow the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum. 'Seaton House is a day-school for now, but there are plans for boarding in the future,' said project lead of the Seaton House project, Elwyn van den Aardweg – former headmaster of Kearsney College. 'We are going to be a value-driven Christian school, open to pupils of all faiths. 'We plan on being much like the Diocesan or Methodist schools in the Midlands that you are all familiar with.' The school plans to blend tradition with a forward-looking approach however, and Van den Aardweg says incorporating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is a focus. 'We see AI not as an add-on but as a core strand of our curriculum.' 'We will recognise what AI is and what it is not, how it works at a high level and also its limitations. 'We believe AI should be taught methodically and with principle, starting off with AI literacy.' Teaching staff will be trained to model best practice in AI for their pupils and Van den Aardweg said a safety framework is already in place that aligns with global standards. 'Human oversight and human values will ensure that technology elevates rather than replaces the great teaching that we are going to offer,' he said. Outside of the classroom, dedicated facilities will support the school's 'core sports' of aquatics (swimming and water polo), athletics, hockey, netball, rugby, cricket, basketball, tennis, cross country and soccer. The site's past use for equestrian sports will also be considered, while a surrounding natural area will include cycling tracks and nature paths. Seaton House is a not-for-profit school and a fee structure published on their website puts it on the lower-end of equivalent independent options on the North Coast. Annual fees start at R42 000 for Grade 0000 and rise to R126 000 for matric, subject to annual increases. Looking into the wider North Coast community, the school's affiliation with KICP aims to upskill teachers in underprivileged surrounding schools with the goal of improving the standard of education across the coast, not only in its wealthy pockets. KICP executive director Judy Tate is part of Seaton House's leadership team to that end. For more information on Seaton House, visit the website at Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here, or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below.
American Press
28-06-2025
- General
- American Press
Msgr. Charles J. Dubois
Msgr. Charles J. Dubois, 85, a priest of 60 years of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Harbor Hospice. Msgr. Dubois was born Nov. 5, 1939, the youngest of three sons to Andre 'Simon' DuBois and Regina Brown DuBois in Erath, La. where he was raised, educated, and was forever proud of his family, their roots, and the culture of their hometown. He was affectionately known as 'Charlie', by his community, and is remembered for his grin that often told an unsaid story of his 'humorous, playful and mildly mischievous ventures.' He was a graduate of Immaculata Seminary of Lafayette, La. and Notre Dame Seminary School of Theology New Orleans, La. where he obtained his bachelor's degree in 1964. He began his vocational journey with his Ordination to Catholic Priesthood on Dec. 19, 1964 at St. John The Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette. He began his first assignment on Jan. 5, 1965, as the Associate Pastor for St. Michael's Catholic Church in Crowley and Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Dissemination of Information for Desegregation of Acadia Parish Schools. In January of 1971, Msgr. Dubois was transferred as an Associate Pastor to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lake Charles and in February of 1974 he transferred to Pastor his first parish at St. Margaret Catholic Church. During this time, he served as Chairman of Clergy Senate in the Lafayette Diocese and Co-Chairman of the Provincial Council of Priest and Bishops of the New Orleans Province. He was also appointed the Acting Episcopal Vicar of the Lafayette Diocese and was appointed by the Archbishop of New Orleans as the Observer-National Catholic Conference of Bishops for Region 5. He also served as A.S.A. Diocesan Consultor. On July 1, 1983 Msgr. Dubois was transferred to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur and in 1997, was transferred to St. Theodore Catholic Church and named Administrator of St. Pius X Chapel, where he served until he retired on June 30, 2014. He organized and oversaw over 30 ministries that served these two churches and was present for as many meetings and projects as possible. As time and experience in all areas of his ministry grew, Msgr. Dubois took on more and more responsibilities. His humility, integrity and fidelity led him to countless boards and leadership positions in numerous government and community events. He continued to attend Diocesan meetings and conferences and all things encompassing his obligation to serve, while making time to be available for calls from parishioners seeking his counsel. He continued to serve those parishioners, well into his eighties until his decline in health no longer allowed him. Some of his honors include Chaplain to the United States Senate, Chaplain for the Calcasieu Parish Jail, member of Third Degree Lake Arthur Council of Knights of Columbus, Faithful Friar, Monsignor Peters Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Citizen of the Year by St. Theodore Knights of Columbus and Clergyman of the Year by the Fourth Degree District of Louisiana and The Times of Southwest Louisiana. He served on the Executive Committee, for the Papal visit of John Paul II to New Orleans. Msgr. also devoted much time and service to many local and national alcohol, drug and rehabilitation center Boards of Directors. He will be most remembered for his immeasurable wealth of knowledge, wisdom, kind yet comical personality, and his unwavering commitment to his ministry. He leaves to cherish his memory 10 nieces and nephews, Michelle DuBois Picard (Rusty), Jacquelyn 'Jackie' DuBois, Marie-Claire DuBois Massingill (Mike), Andre Simon DuBois III (Annie), Monique DuBois, Renee DuBois McDermott (Jim), Elizabeth Ann DuBois Burch, Yvette DuBois Hebert (Chris), Camille DuBois and Richard Camille DuBois Jr. (Tiffany); sister-in-law, Eldine 'Deanie' Sonnier DuBois; 18 great-nieces and nephews and 20 great-great-nieces and nephews. Numerous cousins are also left to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre Simon DuBois Sr. and Regina Brown DuBois; two brothers, Andre Simon DuBois Jr. and Richard Camille DuBois Sr., and sister-in-law, Dolores Bolner DuBois. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Interment services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, La. Visitation Tuesday will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with an ACTS rosary beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral. Visitation Wednesday will resume at 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Pallbearers for his service will be Andre DuBois III, Richard DuBois Jr., Jonathan Gary, Fred Reggie, Greg Reggie and Ron Murray. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Pettaway and Adam Reed. 'We, the family of Msgr. DuBois, would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone in his 'village' who cared for him during his health decline. All of us are forever grateful for the immeasurable amount of kindness, compassion, and love that was bestowed upon him by so many, especially Andrea Prejean for being our lifeline and 'Earth Angel'.' We honor Msgr.'s heartfelt devotion to Matthew 25 in kindly requesting that Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana at catholiccha or Abraham's Tent at 2424 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bishop of Penrith named as new Bishop of Carlisle
The current Bishop of Penrith, the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh, has been announced by Downing Street as the 68th Bishop of Carlisle. In May 2022, Bishop Rob was appointed the Bishop of Penrith and has been the Acting Bishop of Carlisle since September 2023. Having served his curacy in the county from 2005, he has ministered for all but two years in Cumbria. Bishop Rob served his curacy in Appleby Deanery before moving to the parishes of Dalston with Cumdivock, Raughtonhead and Wreay. He was Bishop's Chaplain for three years and Director of Ordinands for two. From 2010 he was the Vicar of Holy Trinity Kendal and assistant Rural Dean for seven years prior to his move to the Diocese of Newcastle in 2020 to take up the position of Residentiary Canon Director of Mission and Ministry. He returned to Cumbria in 2022 following his appointment as Bishop of Penrith. He was born and raised in Birkenhead on Merseyside and attended Birmingham University to study Ancient History and Archaeology, later completing his MPhil research in Archaeology. After working as an archaeologist, he worked for a church in Birmingham and then as a project manager in an IT firm before training for ordination at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford. He is married to Emma. The couple have three children: Ollie (23), Jemima (21) and Hal (19). Bishop Rob, 52, said: 'It is such an honour to have been nominated as the next Bishop of Carlisle and to be able to continue to serve this county that I love. 'This will be a time of both continuity and change for the Diocese of Carlisle. I'm a local vicar at heart and love the local church. 'It's where we learn together about who God is and what that means for our lives and the place where we can best serve our local communities. 'There is a rich variety of churches across the county, from those which have stood as a sign of God's love at the heart of their communities for a thousand years, to those starting new today in village halls or on fellsides. 'I will do all I can to help each flourish as, together, we seek to share the good news of Jesus. As Bishop of Carlisle, I will also seek to highlight this wonderful county and to do all I can for the people of Cumbria.' Bishop Rob and his wife Emma have been touring the county on Friday, starting at Carlisle Cathedral before visiting Ivegill CE Primary School, where their children were once pupils. READ MORE: Weekend weather forecast for Carlisle as heatwave hits | News and Star They will later meet staff and ecumenical leaders at the Diocesan offices, Church House, in Penrith before visiting a social action programme at St Mary's Westfield. From there they will meet members of the farming community in Rampside in the South Lakes as well as members of the South Lakes Poverty Truth Commission before attending St Lawrence's Appleby for Evening Prayer. Bishop Rob succeeds the Rt Rev James Newcome as Bishop of Carlisle, following his retirement in August 2023. A service of installation and welcome will take place at Carlisle Cathedral on a date to be confirmed.
