Welcome to the Diocese of Brentwood

The Rt Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood, oversees a large and varied diocese stretching from East London to the North Sea.

Formed in 1917, the Diocese comprises the Administrative County of Essex, the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock, and the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Scripture reflections

8 Mar 2010 :: 'My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours' » The story of the prodigal son reflects God's delight at the return of a sinner but its main message concerns the attitude of the elder son. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

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Latest News

2 Mar 2010 :: Cathedral welcomes 300 at Rite of Election » The first Sunday of Lent saw Bishop Thomas greet 306 people preparing to enter the church at Easter. Read more...

23 Feb 2010 :: Sharing in the Priesthood of Christ » Fr. John Farrell, Provincial of the English Dominicans, led an ecumenical study day on 'Understanding Priesthood' at Brentwood Cathedral Hall recently. Read more...

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Forthcoming Events

1 Mar 2010 - 22 Mar 2010 :: Waltham Forest Deanery Lent Talks » The talks organized by the diocesan Department of Adult Religious Education and Formation for Ministry will take place at the parish of Our Lady and St George's, Walthamstow. Read more...

13 Mar 2010 :: 'The Two Journeys' - into the Heart and into the World » AREFM presents its Annual Spirituality Day with Fr Daniel O'Leary. This Day of Reflection will endeavour to guide us into our inner hearts so as to find within them a deeper peace, strength and joy. Read more...

14 Mar 2010 :: Communicated Mass at St. Michael's, East Ham » A Communicated Mass will take place at St. Michael's, East Ham on 14 March, 11:00 am Read more...

19 Mar 2010 :: Marriage and Family - An evening with Iain Duncan Smith » Leading Social Justice Politician Talks about the importance of Family Read more...

21 Mar 2010 :: Signed Mass at Our Lady and St Joseph, Stanford-Le-Hope » A Signed Mass will take place at Our Lady and St Joseph, Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Sunday, 21 Mar, 11am. Read more...

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