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Priestly witness: St. John Jones, martyr By Kimberly Bruce The Protestant Reformation in England and Wales, begun by King Henry VIII and vigorously pursued by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, resulted in the martyrdom of more than 300 innocent priests, men, and women, many of whom are not well known today. One of these heroic figures, St. John Jones (feast…

Reflections on Ordination July 2025 Deacon Alexander Pumphrey, MIC, joined the Divine Mercy Apostolate UK this month, working with Fr. Lukasz Mazurek, MIC. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Catholic convert, he was ordained to the transitional diaconate in February, and will be ordained to the priesthood on 16 August. Here is his second monthly “corner” blog. As the date…

We were truly blessed to have Fr Chris Alar, MIC visit England from 3-8 June 2025! Father Chris, the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina, was here to debut his new book, Understanding the Sacraments: God’s Grace Guaranteed! and to share the Good…

Father Alex’s Corner, July 2026: click here Join us at the WeBelieve Festival, July 2026: click here Father Alex’s Corner, June 2026: click here Alleluia! Father Patrick Lynch, MIC, is ordained to the priesthood! June 2026: click here Don’t-miss Marian talks this summer, June 2026: click here Father Alex’s Corner, May 2026: click here May, Month of Mothers and the Mother…

By Kimberly Bruce Sunday, 22 June is a significant day in the Church calendar: the feast of two great and inspiring English Catholic martyrs: St. John Fisher, bishop, and St. Thomas More. Saint John Fisher (1469-1535) was a renowned scholar, priest, and cardinal in the Catholic Church. Saint Thomas More (1478-1535) was a popular statesman, humanist, and author, as well…

New Beginnings, New Opportunities June 2025 Deacon Alexander Pumphrey, MIC, joined the Divine Mercy Apostolate UK this month, working with Fr. Lukasz Mazurek, MIC. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Catholic convert, he was ordained to the transitional diaconate in February, and will be ordained to the priesthood on 16 August. Here is his first monthly “corner” blog. On my…

By the Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC Superior General of the worldwide Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, based in Rome. May 8, 2025 will long be remembered as the day when Pope Leo XIV, the first Holy Father born in the United States of America, had been chosen. I was working in…

Deacon Alexander Pumphrey, MIC, 32, has been assigned to the Divine Mercy Apostolate UK, joining Fr. Lukasz Mazurek, MIC. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Catholic convert, he joined the Marian Fathers in 2018. Last February he was ordained to the transitional diaconate, and is expected to be ordained to the priesthood this year. Deacon Alex takes up his new…