I pray that through the example and prayers of Mary, the Holy Spirit may overshadow the Church in her mission to the world so that God’s name may be glorified. With my best wishes +Declan Rt Rev Declan Lang Bishop of Clifton

I would like to congratulate all those who have worked to bring the vision of Rosary on the Coast to reality this weekend. This powerful act of prayer cannot fail to bring benefits to the spiritual life of our countries. I am delighted that many of our clergy and people are participating all around the coast from Essex to Devon; from Kent to Dumfries and Galloway. I commend this enterprise to our loving Father and I am sure that God will pour down his Grace on Britain through

Both Church and Nation are interwoven, so must be dealt with together, since they involve the same people. It is a grace to have these few beautiful thoughts from both Lord David Alton and Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg MP. Lord Alton has sent his encouragement saying; “The Venerable Father Patrick Peyton was known as the Rosary Priest. He famously said that "The family that prays together stays together" and that "A world at prayer is a world at peace". What was true then is true now

As a bishop of a diocese with a coastline I was keen to support the ‘Rosary on the Coast’ initiative. I asked Fr Andrew and the parishioners of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham to host our diocesan involvement in this enterprise of prayer and witness. This will take place on Sunday 29th April at Corpus Christi Church, Cleethorpes, leaving at 2.30pm to walk to the Pier Gardens to pray the rosary at 3pm. I have encouraged as many as possible from across the diocese to gather

“Rosary on the Coast encourages us to join with others in deep meditation on the mysteries of the Incarnation as seen through the eyes of Our Blessed Lady reminding us to look, as she does, with eyes of love on all creation in its diversity and richness, remembering that we are all equally held in Our Father’s love. All the stages of life from birth to death are gifts of His Grace, to be cherished and enjoyed. O Holy Mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hou

“Although the Diocese of Northampton is land locked, I am delighted that our Cathedral in this Diocesan Year of Prayer and Vocation is hosting a location for Rosary on the Coast to pray for Faith, Life from conception to death, and Peace.”

Every Catholic should make their way to the coast to pray the Rosary for faith, life and peace in the British isles. There is still time to sign up! Visit www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk for all the info you need, including locations, posters and material for the event!

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Glasgow have been encouraged to pray the Rosary by Archbishop Tartaglia as part of a unique day of prayer round the coast. "I am delighted to see the initiative of praying the rosary round the coast spring up from the grass roots of the Church. It shows the depth of faith of our lay people and the strength of their devotion to Our Lady.. "Praying for 'life, faith and peace' all those taking part will be doing something very practical and valuab