Let us welcome our new Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Patrick McKinney, a priest of the Archdiocese of

Birmingham, as tenth Bishop of Nottingham. He will become Bishop when he is ordained by Cardinal

Vincent Nichols in St Barnabas’ Cathedral on Friday 3rd July 2015

In this Gospel we are reminded of the shortage of priests and religious leaders in our diocese. For the last

year we have been waiting for a Bishop to lead all of the churches and schools in our diocese.

So we are now in a time of great celebration as he will be working closely with us in school!

“Throughout my priestly ministry, now almost 37 years, I have always tried to do my best in whatever has been asked of me. Now, as I prepare prayerfully to give of my best in the service of the Diocese of Nottingham, I ask for the prayers of everyone there. I look forward to getting to know all the priests, the deacons, religious, and lay men and women of the Diocese, and also working alongside other Christians”

Monsignor Patrick McKinney has asked for prayers as he prepares to undertake his new role in guiding our diocese.

As a form we would like you to write a prayer, poem or message of welcome to our new Bishop, these will then be

made into a booklet to be sent to Monsignor Patrick McKinney- remember to make them look colourful and

neat and remember your Literacy skills!!

God, eternal shepherd, you tend your Church in many ways and rule us with love. You have chosen your servant, Monsignor Patrick McKinney, to be a

shepherd of your flock. Give him a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit

of knowledge and love. Amen