The Catholic Writers' Guild, THE KEYS...

...met this evening. Mass at St Mary Moorfields, drinks, supper. Guest speaker: Baroness (Julia) Neuberger. Amusing, articulate, good company. V. interesting on House of Lords reform - had just come from the House. Definitely a bit muddled on some aspects of social policy and medical ethics, but declared herself against the Govt's same-sex marriage proposals, DG. The Guild now takes its summer break. The Autumn programme of speakers includes Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury. Which brings me on conveniently to the new episcopal appt in PORTSMOUTH,which has caused general joy. A very good appointment, and just in time for the start of the Year of Faith. Here comes the New Evangelisation, slowly but surely...