Welcome to the Diocese of Brentwood

Photo: Bishop Thomas 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: BBC Essex Lent Course 2013

Thoughts from Sr Camilla of the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham at Abbotswick House of Prayer (walsinghamcommunity.org).

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Clips courtesy of BBC Essex.

Latest News
24 May 2013 :: Schools come together to celebrate Year of Faith » Representatives from schools across the diocese attended a Mass at Brentwood Cathedral recently. Read more...
24 May 2013 :: Bishop visits Forest Gate » Children at St Antony's Primary talked to the Bishop about his work. Read more...
17 May 2013 :: Walthamstow parish honours Our Lady » The parish of Our Lady and St George staged its third annual Marian procession recently. Read more...
10 May 2013 :: Your chance to make IF happen at the G8 rally » CAFOD wants your support for the Enough Food for Everyone campaign in Hyde Park on 8 June. Read more...
7 May 2013 :: London dioceses celebrate Mass for Migrants » Two St Bonaventure students read bidding prayers at the annual Mass for Migrants at Westminster Cathedral - an event which reflects the diversity of London's Catholic community. Read more...

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Forthcoming Events
8 May 2013 - 26 Jun 2013 :: "Become what you hear; become what you receive" » Come and listen to Mgr David Manson's talks on the Eucharist and the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at a venue near you. Read more...
30 May 2013 :: Year of Faith talks: Memories of Vatican II » Fr James Hawes reminisces about his experiences in Rome during Vatican II. Read more...
30 May 2013 :: Year of Faith talks: scripture and tradition » Rev Dr Adrian Graffy will explore the roles of both scripture and tradition in the teaching of Vatican II on the Bible. Read more...
1 Jun 2013 :: Deaf Service events in June » The Pastoral Deaf Service would like you to know about the following events in June. Read more...
6 Jun 2013 :: Year of Faith talks: Ecumenism promoted by Vatican II » Fr David Chapman talks about the ecumenism promoted by Vatican II. Read more...

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Scripture reflections
21 May 2013 :: 'Everything the Father has is mine' » In this reading Jesus underlines the unity of the Father, Son and Spirit. Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on the deep mystery of God. Read more...