Eurobishop

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Gibraltar, quietly awaits the first mass of Christmas When peaceful silence lay over all, and night was in the midst of her swift course: from your royal throne, O God, down from the heavens, leapt your almighty Word (Christmas antiphon on the Magnificat)  I wish all members of the Christian communities of the diocese in Europe, along with all friends and family, a joyful celebration of Christmas. As Jesus lived in love with Mary and Joseph, may every member of the human family live in peace and love.

The Diocese in Europe Camino Chaplaimcy is preparing for its second year of operation in 2019. It is proposed to extend the ministry from April/May through to October/November, and will be expanding to include not only the ministry on offer in Santiago itself, but chaplains who will be walking with pilgrims on the various caminos. The Santiago base is "Egeria House" which is the home of Sybille Yates, the local coordinator for this ministry. 2018 was a fruitful pioneering year, some of the highlights being: 27 church services (Sunday mornings in a chapel-like room the Parador Hotel has given us for free, Wednesday afternoons at Egeria House, followed by a shared meal). Open House each weekday afternoon, for coffee/tea and chat. Hospital and albergue visits to ill pilgrims, and ad hoc meetings with pilgrims on request. Being present around town, and on the last kilometres of many Caminos to meet pilgrims, encourage them, welcome them and listen to them.  Working clo...