February 12, 2026

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This week, Robert Daniels-Dwyer argues that some five-year-olds are ready for Holy Communion; Marc de Jersey speaks to Abbot Paul Stonham of Belmont about the abbey's pivotal role in England's Catholic history; and Jerome di Costanzo says it's time for Catholics to reclaim the word 'secularism' from atheists. Mary Kenny considers the religion of Druidism; Stuart Reid ponders shaving off his beard.

Much of The Catholic Herald’s content – letters, reviews, news, extra comment and features – is not available online.

This week, Robert Daniels-Dwyer argues that some five-year-olds are ready for Holy Communion; Marc de Jersey speaks to Abbot Paul Stonham of Belmont about the abbey's pivotal role in England's Catholic history; and Jerome di Costanzo says it's time for Catholics to reclaim the word 'secularism' from atheists. Mary Kenny considers the religion of Druidism; Stuart Reid ponders shaving off his beard.

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