Read about Pope Francis’ Social Encyclical and its vision to heal a broken world.
‘Fratelli Tutti’ – a Franciscan vision for global healing
Bring hope and help to those in need this Family Fast Day
Please get involved in CAFOD’s series of online events for Family Fast Day from 8-11 October. Coronavirus means this year it is even more important.
Benedict XVI in the UK – The Speeches
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has published recordings of the speeches made by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the UK 10 years ago on Spotify, Apple Podcast and other channels.
Chelmsford parishioners walk St Peter’s Way for CAFOD
Please do consider sponsoring them for taking on this challenge and supporting CAFOD’s coronavirus appeal.
‘A ministry defined by forgiveness, encouragement and welcome’
Fr Tom Jordan’s funeral Mass at St Edward’s, Romford, where he had been parish priest for 17 years, saw hundreds lining the streets to pay their respects.
Fr Paschal leads Sunday’s service on BBC local radio
The service was heard across all 39 BBC local radio stations, with an estimated audience of half a million listeners. Here is a link to listen again.
Community calls for a new deal on Olympic Park housing legacy
The East London Citizens Organisation (TELCO) has launched a film that highlights the broken promises around the London’s Olympic housing legacy and calls on policymakers to honour the pledges they made and work with TELCO for a New Deal on the Olympic Park.
Bishop Alan ordains Deacon Michael Barwick
Brentwood celebrates its newest transitional deacon: Rev Michael Barwick. Please pray for him.
Michael Barwick to be ordained a deacon
The ordination of Michael Barwick as a transitional deacon will take place this weekend. You can watch it livestreamed from Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea,
A joyous day as diocese gains a new priest
Ten years after he whispered to Pope Benedict of his thoughts on priesthood, Paschal Uche was ordained in Brentwood Cathedral before a congregation few in number but full of joy.