War in Gaza must be ended not increased, says Cardinal Nichols

On the feast day of Edith Stein, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference, has expressed his sorrow and condemnation after Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. “There must be a better way,” he said. “One that does

Bishop announces clergy moves for September

Bishop Alan has announced some clergy moves, expressing his gratitude to those involved. The following clergy appointments will take effect on the weekend of 6/7 September 2025: PARISH PRIESTS Fr Britto Belevendran from Wickford to Upton Park Father Britto is the lead for interreligious dialogue within the diocese and will continue and develop this work from

Bishops welcome Newman’s recognition as ‘Doctor of the Church’

Bishops’ Conference welcomes the news that Pope Leo will declare St John Henry Newman a ‘Doctor’ of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV will officially declare Saint John Henry Newman, the most recently canonised saint from England and Wales, the 38th Doctor of the Church. In a statement from the Holy See Press Office, Cardinal

Our Lady of Light celebrates with Bishop Alan

As one of the three designated churches in the Diocese of Brentwood where the Jubilee Indulgence may be obtained, the Clacton parish celebrated its feast day with both a pilgrimage and a procession while every parishioner laid a flower before the shrine.

Holy Relics tour Diocese

Knights of Saint Columba – Holy Relics Tour 2025 St Margaret of Scotland St Columba St Andrew The Knights of Saint Columba are enormously proud to be given permission to once again tour the Holy Relics of these three remarkable Saints around the Diocese of Brentwood. Below is the timetable of the tour… Date: Town: