Catholic National Library

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Catholic National Library, Farnborough Abbey, Ushaw College

The Catholic Family History Society Mission Registers transcriptions have been transferred from Farnborough Benedictine Abbey in Hampshire, with the Catholic National Library to Ushaw College, Durham, DH7 9RH. This is part of the Durham University Library.

The transcripts are available for access at Ushaw College.

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New CFHS Publications on CD

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Confirmations, GENFair, London District, Midland District, registers

The Catholic Family History Society occasional publications numbers 3 and 4, are available to purchase on CD

• Number 3 is The Bishops’ Register of Confirmations in the Midland District of the Catholic Church in England 1768-1811 and 1816′.

• Number 4 is The Bishops’ Register of Confirmations in the London District of the Catholic Church in England 1826-1837 and 1843′.

The CD is available to buy through Genfair for £5

First World War Conference, Oscott College, 14th October 2015

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Birmingham, Great War, Oscott College

There is to be a conference on the English Catholic Church and the First World War at St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham, on Wednesday 14th October jointly organised by the College and the Archdiocese of Birmingham Historical Commission. The lecturers are

• Dr John Pollard, author of Benedict XV: the Unknown Pope and the Pursuit of Peace,
• Fr Mark Vickers, author of By the Thames Divided: Cardinal Bourne in Southwark and Westminster,
• Dr James Hagerty co-author of The Cross on the Sword: Catholic Chaplains in the Forces
• Dr Judith Champ author of A Seminary goes to War: Oscott and the First World War.

Conference fee, including coffee, tea and two course lunch—£20
A detailed programme can be found on the Oscott Website

For all further information and bookings, contact Mrs. Maggie Wilson. Tel 0121 321 5026. Email maggie.wilson@oscott.org