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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.

NEW: Listen to Bishop Thomas' Christmas Message 2011


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Clip courtesy of BBC Essex.


Scripture reflections
Capernaum synagogue
23 Jan 2012 :: 'Here is a teaching that is new' »

In this week's reading Jesus' healing actions show the power of God, while his words proclaim the coming of the kingdom. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects. Read more...

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Latest News
Fr Richard Ashton
20 Jan 2012 :: May they rest in peace »

Diocesan priests Frs Richard Ashton and John King and educator Sr Thecla Duffy have all died recently. Read more...

3 Jan 2012 :: Get to grips with digital media »

Essex Churches Media Group is running a digital media conference in February at Trinity Methodist Church in Chelmsford. Read more...

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Forthcoming Events
CDA signing hands symbol
1 Jan 2012 - 31 Jan 2012 :: Signed and Communicated Masses for January 2012 »

The Diocesan Deaf Service organises communicated and signed masses all over the Diocese for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read more...

Pray continually.
28 Jan 2012 :: BRES Spirituality Morning »

BRES Spirituality Morning: 'Living Faith - Living Prayer': The facilitator will be the Rev. Fr. Christopher O'Donnell O. Carm. Professor Emeritus of Spirituality. Read more...

Sr Margaret signing
1 Feb 2012 - 29 Feb 2012 :: Here are February's dates for Signed and Communicated Masses in the Diocese »

The Diocesan Deaf Service continues to organise Masses throughout the Diocese for the deaf and hard of hearing. Read more...

Photo of Mgr Keith Newton
2 Feb 2012 :: The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham »

This session will offer an opportunity to explore and come to a deeper understanding of the structure and purpose of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham in our diocese and beyond. Read more...

QF Question Mark
9 Feb 2012 :: Come to the next Question of Faith event in Wivenhoe! »

A Question of Faith moves around the Diocese to give as many people as possible a chance to participate. The next event is at the northeastern end of the Diocese. Read more...

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