Representatives from the major world religions gathered in Westminster Cathedral Hall recently to sign a pledge to work together for peace, underpinned by a shared recognition of the dignity of every human person.
Bishop-elect Timothy Menezes, who will be installed as Bishop of Brentwood on 3 December, says: "I look forward to learning a lot from the people of the Diocese of Brentwood."
Parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe said "the celebrations honoured those whose generosity has sustained St Edmund’s over the past century and mark the beginning of planning and preparation for the next 100 years, to ensure that the parish continues to flourish and grow in faith under the lordship of Jesus Christ".
Brentwood Vocations is continuing the monthly ‘Enquirers’ Evening’ for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood. The next event is on Tuesday 6 October at St Mary Mother of God, Hornchurch. The speaker will be Fr Francis Abara who recently celebrated 25 years of priesthood. If you are interested in attending please
The theme of Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad's visit will be 'Together in prayer and dialogue for peace', and will take place in London and Birmingham, with meetings and special events organised for representatives from different religions.
During the Season of Creation, Bishop John Arnold highlights the impact of warfare on our common home and reminds us that we all have a part to play in ending the cycle of violence.
Archbishop John Sherrington, the Archbishop of Liverpool and Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has offered his gratitude and thanks to those who wrote to their MPs to stop the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill progressing through parliament. Archbishop Sherrington also expresses his gratitude to disability rights groups and legal and healthcare professionals for raising a
Ahead of the Parliamentary vote on Friday 11 September, the Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales is urging MPs to reject The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
