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Welcome to the St Nicholas Owen Web Site

... the parish of St. Nicholas Owen, Little Thornton, is within the Roman Catholic diocese of Lancaster, England

We Offer you our Local History, the story of our patron, news, events and comments, relationships with other churches and an opportunity, through our Guestbook, for you to register your views.

Photographs of the recent Christmas Meal at Singleton Lodge on 11th December can be viewed by clicking on the link :-
Christmas Meal 2009

Photographs of the recent Autumn Fayre can be viewed by clicking on the link :-
Autumn Fayre 2009

We have introduced a page for the Children's Liturgy Group,
Children's Liturgy Group


 New Jerusalem Bible The bible version currently used by the Catholic Church; the New Jerusalem Bible, can be accessed via the following link.
New Jerusalem Bible

The readings for today as found in the New Jerusalem Bible can be obtained here:-

Today's Readings

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The Global Catholic Network
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It can also be found on Satellite TV. Sky Channel 589
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Latest News

Pope Benedict confirms first papal UK visit since 1982

 Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed he will this year make the first papal visit to the UK since John Paul II's of 1982.He is expected to visit Birmingham - as part of the planned beatification of Cardinal John Newman - and Scotland

Pope Benedict XVI attacks Labour’s ‘unjust’ equality laws ahead of UK visit

Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI claimed that legislation introduced by Labour to end discrimination “actually violates natural law” as it stops worshippers remaining true to their beliefs. He said that rather than making society more equal, the Government's new rules limit religious freedom.

Lenten Message on Theme of Justice in Christ
Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his message for Lent this year to the theme of justice. Entitled "The justice of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ". Here is the full text of the Papal message:


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PopeTo Visit Britain

Bishops on Ad Limina visit to Rome

As bishops from England and Wales conclude their Ad Limina visits, we examine Pope Benedict's words to them and look ahead to his pastoral visit to Britain later this year.... Audio Link*


English Bishops Look Ahead to Papal Visit

Bishop John Arnold

During his audience with the bishops from England and Wales on Monday, Pope Benedict confirmed he plans to make a pastoral visit to Great Britain later this year. Bishop John Arnold is an auxiliary in the diocese of Westminster – he told us about how the Catholic Church will be preparing for that trip over the coming months...Audio Link*

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Laudator Jesus Christus
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This Sunday's Audio GospelAudio Link
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (07-02-2010)

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Local Church Links

Lancaster Cathedral
St. Edmund's - Fleetwood
St. Wulstan's - Fleetwood
St. Joseph's - Ansdell
St. Kentigern's - Blackpool
St. Mary's - Fleetwood (Offline)
St. Teresa's - Cleveleys

Other Useful Links

The Vatican Web Site
Vatican Radio Site - English
The Vatican (YouTube)
Lancaster Catholic Diocese
Catholic Church in England & Wales
Diocese Lancaster Education Service
Lancaster Catholic Youth Service
3 Rivers - (Mid Hampshire)
Catholic Information Network
Catholic Encyclopaedia
Total Catholic (The Universe)
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St Nicholas Owen is in the Lancaster Diocese Registered Charity. Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Charity No 234331

©St Nicholas Owen Church 2010

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