The clear theme of the shorter form of today’s gospel is that the followers of Christ will always have to live with opposition. We all know how it is very important to weed our corn and our coffee, because the weeds take away the good things in the soil that are necessary to make the […]
Herbert House, Liverpool, UK – Friday, 12 June 2026: As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, we entrust all our missionaries to his meek and humble heart. We also joyfully celebrate the jubilees of four missionaries from the British Region: Fr Bernard Fox, marking 50 years of missionary service; Fr […]
A Lenten reflection will take place online via Zoom today, 25 February at 11am (UK time), led by Fr John Hemer, MHM. Fr Hemer has served in mission areas including Pakistan, Kenya and Uganda, and brings 28 years of teaching experience from various formation centres. He is also a long‑standing member of the faculty at […]
For some people the demands that Jesus makes, in particular in the Sermon on the Mount, are only impossible ideals. But if his demands cannot be realised, Jesus is expecting the impossible and no one can expect the impossible and there is no point in making the demands in the first place. Jesus expects the […]
Three treasured years with you in Herbert House,carrying us up to and through the long shadow of Covid‑19. Fr Flannery, I remember you rising before dawn,awake by 5 a.m., faithfully tending to the bins—a quiet sermon in humble service,living the Lord’s call to be least, and servant of all.Your unique car—both automatic and manual—gifted generously […]
It is with regret that we inform you of the death at around 6:00 PM on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, in Herbert House, Freshfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom, at the age of 91 of Father Peter Flannery. May he rest in peace. A full obituary will follow soon. Grant, we pray, O Lord, that the soul of Fr. […]
It is with regret that we inform you of the death at around 9:00 PM on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, in Herbert House, Freshfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom, at the age of 90 of Father Frank Smith. May he rest in peace. A full obituary will follow soon. Grant, we pray, O Lord, that the soul of Frank […]
When I joined the Mill Hill Missionaries in 2004 for my basic formation in Luanda, Kenya, I had no idea how my studies would be funded. Throughout my seminary training, I never had to worry about food, transport, accommodation, medical bills, or school fees—all were provided, thanks to the Red Boxes! After my ordination in […]
Pope Leo has made two notable appointments in recent days that have strong connections for us Mill Hill Missionaries. One is in the Archdiocese of New York, where Mill Hill Missionaries have been working closely with the local Church over many years. The other is in the Diocese of Westminster in England, which is especially […]
From 27 to 31 October 2025, a National Course for pastoral ministers from overseas working in England and Wales was held at the Oblate Retreat Centre, Wistaston Hall, Crewe. The event was organised by Missio England and Wales and the Catholic Missionary Union. Twenty-nine participants from various dioceses and religious congregations, representing more than ten […]
Former Queen’s Chaplain Dr Gavin Ashenden has spoken about his decision to leave the Anglican Church, saying it was due to deep concerns over its direction on faith and doctrine. He explained that he could no longer remain in a church that, in his view, was moving away from traditional Christian teaching and biblical truth. […]
