The Shrewsbury Catholic Voice was formerly the newspaper of the Diocese of Shrewsbury until it was re-launched as a quarterly magazine by Father Stephen Dwyer, then the editor, in March 2011.
About 10,000 copies are produced four times a year to mark the seasons of Lent, Advent and Christmas, and spring and summer.
As a cover price the Shrewsbury Catholic Voice has a suggested “donation” of £1.00 and it is sold through the churches of the diocese.
It is produced in a colourful, glossy, pocket-sized format and usually contains about a dozen articles of theological, cultural and architectural interest as well as news and features about the diocese.
Simon Caldwell, the Diocesan Communications Officer, was appointed editor in September 2011, saying in his first editorial that he intended to “develop the work that Father Stephen has initiated and to bring to the Catholic people of the Diocese of Shrewsbury a publication of the highest quality”.
Future editions will also focus on topical issues of concern to the people of Shrewsbury, in such areas as education, and examine the charitable work undertaken by Catholics motivated by their faith.
The Rt Rev. Mark Davies, the Bishop of Shrewsbury, has said that he hopes the Shrewsbury Catholic Voice will provide “the encouragement of the Catholic faith as it is being taught and lived in the Shrewsbury Diocese today”.
Articles generally run to about 800 words in length. Ideas for news and features are always welcome. Contact:
Simon Caldwell
Editor
Shrewsbury Catholic Voice
2 Park Road South
Prenton CH43 4UX
Tel: 07730 526847
Email: simon.caldwell@dioceseofshrewsbury.org